Internet and Web Basics Quiz

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What is the primary function of a web server?

  • To manage internet traffic and security.
  • To create and edit web pages.
  • To store and deliver web pages to users. (correct)
  • To provide access to email accounts.

Which of the following is NOT a widely used web browser for personal computers?

  • Microsoft Word (correct)
  • Internet Explorer
  • Opera
  • Firefox

What is the purpose of using a minus (-) symbol in a Google search?

  • To include related terms in the search results.
  • To perform a voice search.
  • To search for a specific phrase.
  • To exclude specific terms from the search results. (correct)

What does the acronym 'http' stand for, and what is its function?

<p>Hypertext Transfer Protocol, defining rules for transferring web pages. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a feature or functionality of Google search?

<p>Creating and editing documents within the search engine. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a bookmark or favorite in the context of web browsing?

<p>A saved web address for quick access. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How can you trigger a voice search in your Google Chrome browser?

<p>Clicking the microphone icon in the search box. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main difference between the internet and the World Wide Web (WWW)?

<p>The internet is the physical infrastructure, while the WWW is the content accessed through it. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Flashcards

Internet

A worldwide collection of networks linking millions of users.

World Wide Web

A collection of electronic documents accessible via the internet.

Web Page

An electronic document viewable on the World Wide Web.

Website

A collection of related web pages stored on a web server.

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Web Browser

Software allowing users to access and view web pages.

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URL

Uniform Resource Locator; a unique web address for a web page.

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Google Search Modifiers

Tools to refine Google searches, such as using quotation marks.

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Voice Search

A feature allowing users to search by speaking to Google.

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Study Notes

The Internet

  • The internet, also called the net, is a global network connecting businesses, governments, schools, and individuals.
  • It provides access to worldwide information and instant communication.
  • Developed in the late 1960s.

World Wide Web

  • The World Wide Web (WWW) or simply the Web, is a collection of interconnected electronic documents.
  • Each electronic document is a web page.
  • E-mail and the web are common internet services.
  • The Web emerged in the early 1990s.

Websites

  • A website is a collection of web pages, related documents, and images stored on a web server.
  • A web server delivers web pages when requested.

Browsing the Web

  • A web browser allows users to view web pages.
  • Common browsers include Internet Explorer, Firefox, Opera, Safari, and Google Chrome.
  • To browse the web, a device connected to the internet is required.

Web Addresses

  • Each web page has a unique address (URL or web address).
  • URLs include a protocol (e.g., http://), a domain name, and sometimes a path to a specific page.
  • http stands for Hypertext Transfer Protocol, which governs how web pages transfer.
  • Bookmarks or favorites are saved web addresses accessed through a list.

Google Search Tips

Using Google Search Modifiers

  • Exclude terms using a minus sign (-).
  • Search for exact phrases using quotation marks (" ").
  • Search by voice on desktop browsers using the microphone icon.
  • Works better on mobile devices due to the "OK, Google" feature.
  • Google Assistant may answer simple questions.

Using Tabs

  • Google search results include tabs (Web, Images, News, etc.).

Spelling

  • Google's search is sophisticated, accurate spelling is not always required.

Quick Calculations

  • Type equations in the address bar for immediate results.

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