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What is the term used to describe the algorithm where an article is propagated to multiple sites?
What is the term used to describe the algorithm where an article is propagated to multiple sites?
- Registry algorithm
- Propagation algorithm
- Flooding algorithm (correct)
- Transaction-based algorithm
Why is transaction-based news propagation not preferred according to the text?
Why is transaction-based news propagation not preferred according to the text?
- Lower probability of article arrival
- Ease of use
- Better article visibility
- Too much traffic between servers (correct)
What different approach do bulletin boards sometimes use compared to Internet-based news groups?
What different approach do bulletin boards sometimes use compared to Internet-based news groups?
- Local availability only (correct)
- Global propagation
- High traffic exchange
- Centralized storage
What do gophers provide, similar to text versions of the World Wide Web?
What do gophers provide, similar to text versions of the World Wide Web?
How do gophers differ from the Web in terms of information retrieval?
How do gophers differ from the Web in terms of information retrieval?
What information retrieval mechanism seems to be favored over gophers according to the text?
What information retrieval mechanism seems to be favored over gophers according to the text?
What does the client do after sending the request and headers?
What does the client do after sending the request and headers?
What does the status code in the server's response indicate?
What does the status code in the server's response indicate?
In the server's response, what does a status code 404 indicate?
In the server's response, what does a status code 404 indicate?
What information does the server provide in its response header?
What information does the server provide in its response header?
When is the actual document or data requested sent by the server?
When is the actual document or data requested sent by the server?
What is mostly used for CGI programs, as mentioned in the text?
What is mostly used for CGI programs, as mentioned in the text?
What is a MUD?
What is a MUD?
What inspired the name 'MUD'?
What inspired the name 'MUD'?
How do MUDs express non-verbal communications?
How do MUDs express non-verbal communications?
What distinguishes a chat room from a MUD?
What distinguishes a chat room from a MUD?
What is the World Wide Web NOT according to the text?
What is the World Wide Web NOT according to the text?
How does the text describe the relationship between the World Wide Web and the Internet?
How does the text describe the relationship between the World Wide Web and the Internet?
What method can be used to change the font face of just a few letters in HTML?
What method can be used to change the font face of just a few letters in HTML?
What is the main topic of the text provided?
What is the main topic of the text provided?
Which tag is used to make text bold in HTML?
Which tag is used to make text bold in HTML?
Which author wrote the book 'Javascript for the World Wide Web'?
Which author wrote the book 'Javascript for the World Wide Web'?
What is the purpose of the BASEFONT tag in HTML?
What is the purpose of the BASEFONT tag in HTML?
What type of content can be embedded using HTML?
What type of content can be embedded using HTML?
When should Style sheets be used for formatting in HTML?
When should Style sheets be used for formatting in HTML?
What is the purpose of CGI scripts in web programming?
What is the purpose of CGI scripts in web programming?
Which method should be utilized if your formatting in HTML is complex?
Which method should be utilized if your formatting in HTML is complex?
What is the focus of 'HTML for the World Wide Web' by Elizabeth Castro?
What is the focus of 'HTML for the World Wide Web' by Elizabeth Castro?
How can you change the font size in other sections of an HTML page?
How can you change the font size in other sections of an HTML page?