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What is the primary purpose of HTML in web development?
Which technology is used to specify the content's design and appearance in web development?
When was Google Chrome first released?
Which browser is relatively new to Windows?
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What is one feature of Apple Safari according to the text?
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In web development, what does CSS specifically do?
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What does the 's' in 'https' stand for?
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Which security method codes data as it is transmitted over a network?
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What do secure websites often use to verify a user's identity?
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In the context of online safety, what should you do to enhance privacy when browsing?
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Which protocol is indicated by 'https' in a website URL?
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What provides security for website visits, as per the text?
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What is the purpose of a spider or crawler as mentioned in the text?
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In the context of online searches, what does a query refer to?
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What does a search tool do based on the information provided?
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How does a web directory differ from a search engine according to the text?
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What caution should be taken when managing one's online profile?
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Why is it advised to be leery of urgent requests for help as per the text?
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What technologies are used in digital rights management (DRM) to prevent unauthorized copying of digital content?
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What is the primary goal of digital rights management (DRM)?
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What does a public domain status indicate about the copyright of a resource?
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Which organization helps content creators retain copyright while allowing others to use their work?
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How can one ethically use other people's ideas in research papers or presentations?
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What is the set of moral principles that govern people's behavior called?
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What is the purpose of using the CARS checklist in evaluating web pages?
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What does a citation refer to in the context of online content?
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What legal rights are violated when using a photo from the Internet without permission?
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Why is it important to consider intellectual property rights when using content from the Internet?
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What is one consequence of publishing false information on the Internet?
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How does intellectual property rights protect creators?
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Study Notes
Evaluating Online Content
- The CARS checklist can be used to evaluate a web page's credibility, accuracy, reasonability, and supportability.
- A citation is a formal reference to a source, such as a published work.
Intellectual Property Rights
- Intellectual property rights are legal rights that protect creators of works such as photos, art, writing, inventions, and music.
- Copying a photo from the Internet without permission may violate the photographer's intellectual property rights.
HTML and CSS
- HTML (Hypertext Markup Language) is a set of codes used to specify the layout of a web page.
- HTML is one of the core technologies for developing web pages, along with CSS (cascading style sheets).
- CSS is used to specify the design and appearance of a web page's content.
Popular Browsers
- Apple Safari is a browser that is preinstalled on Apple computers and devices, and has built-in sharing with online social networks, fast performance, parental controls, and ease of use.
- Google Chrome is a free browser available for Windows, macOS, and Linux, and must be downloaded and installed.
Online Safety
- Encryption is a security method that scrambles or codes data as it is transmitted over a network, making it unreadable until it is decrypted.
- An encrypted website connection displays
httpsinstead ofhttpin the URL. - Secure websites often use a digital certificate to verify a user's identity with a digital key that has been "signed" by a trusted third party.
- Online safety tips include verifying that a website is safe, turning off location sharing, clearing browsing history, and using a phishing filter.
Search Engines and Web Directories
- Search engines use programs called spiders or crawlers to find web pages and add new data to their database.
- A query is a search term entered into a search engine to obtain results.
- A web directory is an online guide to subjects or websites, usually arranged in alphabetical order.
Information Literacy and Digital Rights Management
- Digital rights management (DRM) is a collection of technologies used to prevent software piracy and unauthorized copying of digital content.
- Some online resources, such as e-books, newspapers, magazines, and journals, are protected by DRM.
Public Domain and Creative Commons
- A public domain refers to works that are not subject to copyright.
- Creative Commons is a nonprofit organization that helps content creators keep the copyright to their materials while allowing others to use, copy, or distribute their work.
Ethics and Issues
- Ethics is the set of moral principles that govern people's behavior.
- Ethically and legally, you can use other people's ideas in your research papers and presentations, provided you cite the source for any information that is not common knowledge.
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Description
Explore the fundamentals of HTML (Hypertext Markup Language) and its role in defining the structure of web pages. Learn about the relationship between HTML and CSS in creating visually appealing websites. This quiz provides insights into the core principles of web development.
