History of the Internet and Web Development

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Which of the following components is NOT a part of the Birth of the Web?

Protocols (correct)

Browsers

Servers

URLs

What year did TCP/IP become the foundation of the Internet?

1969

1983 (correct)

1990

1974

What distinguishes the Internet from the World Wide Web?

The Internet has always included the Web since its creation.

The Internet is a network of networks, while the Web is a system of information retrieval. (correct)

The Internet uses only email services, while the Web uses websites.

The Web is a closed system, while the Internet is open.

Which of these events is considered a significant milestone in the history of the Internet?

The creation of URLs in 1990 Signup and view all the answers

Which technology or concept was introduced first in the timeline of Internet development?

ARPANET Signup and view all the answers

What protocol is primarily used for transferring data over the World Wide Web?

HTTP Signup and view all the answers

Which statement about packet networks is true?

They allow data to be broken into smaller packets for transmission. Signup and view all the answers

In what year was the World Wide Web conceived?

1990 Signup and view all the answers

Which role focuses primarily on ensuring the security of systems and networks in web development?

Security Specialist Signup and view all the answers

What is a primary responsibility of a Front-End Developer?

User interface design Signup and view all the answers

Which role would most likely specialize in improving a website's ranking on search engines?

SEO Specialist Signup and view all the answers

Which of these roles is considered a non-technical role in web development?

Business Analyst Signup and view all the answers

Who is primarily responsible for managing the development team and overall project timelines?

Project Manager Signup and view all the answers

What are the different types of servers mentioned?

Web Servers Signup and view all the answers

Which server type is primarily responsible for managing databases?

Database Server Signup and view all the answers

What is a common installation method for servers in a data center?

Server Farm Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following describes a data center?

A facility that houses multiple servers Signup and view all the answers

What role does an Authentication Server serve?

Verifying user credentials Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of an Application Server?

To execute business logic and applications Signup and view all the answers

What is a key advantage of web applications compared to desktop applications?

Accessible from any Internet-enabled computer Signup and view all the answers

How do routing tables function within the internet?

By determining the best path for data transfer Signup and view all the answers

What is one major disadvantage of web applications?

Requires an active Internet connection Signup and view all the answers

Which component is important for data transmission across oceans?

Internet Exchange Points (IXP) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following best describes a static website?

Content is pre-defined and does not change dynamically Signup and view all the answers

What does Web 3.0 refer to in the context of web development?

Semantic web characterized by enhanced data understanding Signup and view all the answers

Which statement about security concerns of web applications is true?

There may be concerns about data being sent over the Internet Signup and view all the answers

What is a potential issue with the appearance of web applications on different browsers?

Inconsistent appearance across different web browsers Signup and view all the answers

Which factor restricts web applications from accessing certain local resources?

Security permissions of the web browser Signup and view all the answers

In the client-server model, what does the request-response loop signify?

The communication sequence between client requests and server responses Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary role of an application server in a client-server model?

To manage database connections and data processing Signup and view all the answers

Which technology helps enhance the performance of a server by distributing incoming requests?

Load balancers Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of failover redundancy in a data center?

To maintain system availability during hardware failure Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following best describes a semantic web?

An extension of the current web that enriches data with meaning Signup and view all the answers

Which type of website updates its content dynamically based on user interactions?

Dynamic website Signup and view all the answers