Evolution of Web Browsers Quiz
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What was the significance of changing from a 32-bit to a 64-bit?

  • It resulted in the loss of market share for Internet Explorer
  • It led to the creation of Netscape Navigator
  • It contributed to the great success of the pages (correct)
  • It significantly improved the browsing experience
  • What can be inferred about the market share of the browser in the mid-1990s?

  • It was significantly impacted by the invention of Internet Explorer (correct)
  • It was unaffected by the competition from other browsers
  • It was evenly distributed among various browsers
  • It was solely dominated by Netscape Navigator
  • What contributed to Microsoft's rapid acquisition of market share for its operating systems?

  • The collaboration with IBM
  • The direct installation of Netscape Navigator
  • The introduction of the 64-bit architecture
  • The simplicity and widespread use of DOS (correct)
  • What was the initial focus of Amazon when it was created in 1994?

    <p>Dealing exclusively in books</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does an API allow software to do?

    <p>Put data into Google Analytics</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the value of Trump's presence on Twitter compared to its total value?

    <p>1/5th</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When did Instagram reach 10 million users?

    <p>2010</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What percentage of people purchased something online in the last year?

    <p>57%</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of CSS compilers like Less and Sass?

    <p>To provide a faster way to work with CSS</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are 'regions' in the context of website design?

    <p>Areas where predefined objects are placed on a website</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What can be done using image styles like image crop or scale?

    <p>Modify images in different ways</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of menus in website design?

    <p>Provide navigation and user interaction</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Computing and Technology

    • The shift from 32-bit to 64-bit architecture allowed for increased processing power and memory capacity.
    • In the mid-1990s, Netscape's browser market share dominated the industry, with Microsoft's Internet Explorer playing catch-up.
    • Microsoft's rapid acquisition of market share for its operating systems was largely due to its strategic business partnerships and agreements.

    E-commerce and Online Platforms

    • Amazon, founded in 1994, initially focused on online book sales.
    • An API (Application Programming Interface) enables software to interact with other systems, exchange data, and perform specific functions.
    • Trump's presence on Twitter was valued at approximately 1/3 of the platform's total worth.
    • Instagram reached 10 million users in 2011, just 2 months after its release.
    • In a given year, around 75% of people make at least one online purchase.

    Web Development and Design

    • CSS compilers like Less and Sass serve to simplify and optimize Cascading Style Sheets (CSS) code for web development.
    • In website design, 'regions' typically refer to distinct sections or areas of a webpage, such as headers, footers, or sidebars.
    • Image styles like image crop or scale allow for the manipulation and customization of visual content on a webpage.
    • The primary function of menus in website design is to provide users with a clear and organized navigation system.

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    Test your knowledge about the evolution of web browsers from the early days to the present. Learn about the transition from 32-bit to 64-bit, the impact of Netscape Navigator, and the changes in browser technology over time.

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