CPIS 358: Internet Applications & Web Programming Introduction
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What is the significance of the Web reaching 50 million people?

  • It took less time than radio and TV to reach the same audience (correct)
  • It took longer time than radio and TV to reach the same audience
  • It reached the audience faster than radio but slower than TV
  • It reached the audience slower than radio but faster than TV
  • Can the Web exist without the Internet?

  • Yes (correct)
  • No
  • It depends on the geographical location
  • It depends on the type of content
  • What protocol does the Web use?

  • TCP/IP
  • FTP
  • SMTP
  • HTTP (correct)
  • Who is credited with creating the Hypertext system (HTML) for the Web?

    <p>Tim Berners-Lee</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When was the World Wide Web Consortium (W3C) founded?

    <p>1994</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where was Tim Berners-Lee working when he created the Hypertext system (HTML)?

    <p>CERN</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which organization is responsible for standardizing web technologies like XHTML, CSS, HTML, and XML?

    <p>W3C (World Wide Web Consortium)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of the Domain Name System (DNS) in the web development process from the user's perspective?

    <p>To translate the URL into an IP address of the Web Server</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the W3C refer to as 'Recommendations'?

    <p>Official standards for web technologies</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In web programming, what is the role of a client-side scripting language?

    <p>It executes scripts on the end user's computer within a browser</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of an Internet Service Provider (ISP) in web development?

    <p>To offer FTP space for storing website scripts</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What distinguishes scripting languages from programming languages in web development?

    <p>Scripting languages require decision-making capabilities while programming languages do not</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary goal of the World Wide Web Consortium (W3C)?

    <p>To make the Web universally accessible regardless of ability, language or culture</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happens when a user switches off scripting facilities in their browser?

    <p>The user receives a warning message about potential security risks</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the significance of the Extensible HyperText Markup Language (XHTML) in web technologies?

    <p>It is considered a “legacy” technology and has been standardized by W3C</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are examples of server-side scripting languages?

    <p>PHP and ASP.NET</p> Signup and view all the answers

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