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What year was the first web page published?

  • 1990 (correct)
  • 1991
  • 1992
  • 1989

Which search protocol was introduced in 1991?

  • WebCrawler
  • Yahoo
  • Gopher (correct)
  • Archie

What was the first widely downloaded Internet browser?

  • Internet Explorer
  • Mosaic (correct)
  • Opera
  • Netscape Navigator

In what year was Gopher introduced?

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Which event occurred in 1993?

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What prefix do FTP URLs begin with?

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Which of the following is NOT a common function of FTP?

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How can an FTP site be accessed?

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What might be required to access some FTP sites?

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How is an FTP site structured when accessed?

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What do wireless connections like Wi-Fi and 3G/4G/5G use to access the Internet?

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What is the primary purpose of communication protocols?

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Which of the following options is NOT true regarding wireless connections?

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How do communication protocols enhance system interaction?

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What aspect do both wireless and wired Internet connections share?

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What significant development occurred in 1989?

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Which milestone is associated with the year 1969?

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Who developed the first graphical web browser?

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When was the Domain Name System (DNS) developed?

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Which of the following is NOT considered a key milestone in the history from 1969 to 1998?

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What is a private IP address?

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Which of the following statements is true about IP addresses?

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What is the primary function of the Domain Name System (DNS)?

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How many versions of IP addresses exist?

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Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of private IP addresses?

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What is the first page of a website commonly referred to as?

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Which type of website has fixed codes with rarely changing content?

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Which statement is true about a dynamic website?

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What differentiates a static website from a dynamic website?

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Which of the following describes a static website accurately?

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ARPANET

A network developed by the US Department of Defense in 1969 as a forerunner to the internet.

Domain Name System (DNS)

A system that translates domain names (like google.com) into IP addresses (like 172.217.160.142).

WorldWideWeb

Tim Berners-Lee created the first graphical web browser in 1990 at CERN.

The Web

In 1989, Tim Berners-Lee proposed a system for sharing information globally.

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Key Milestones in Internet History (1969 - 1998)

The time period from 1969 to 1998 encompasses many milestones in the development of the internet.

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Birth of the Web

The first web page was published, marking the beginning of the World Wide Web as we know it.

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Gopher

A search protocol that allowed users to access information on the internet, preceding the modern web search engines.

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Mosaic

A graphical user interface (GUI) web browser that made browsing the web significantly easier and more accessible to the public.

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1990

The year the first web page was published, a significant milestone in the history of the internet.

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1993

It was the year the first widely downloaded Internet browser, Mosaic, was released.

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FTP (File Transfer Protocol)

A protocol used to transfer files between computers over a network. It allows you to upload or download files to and from remote servers.

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FTP Site

A website that uses FTP to transfer files. It can be accessed using FTP clients or web browsers, allowing you to manage files like folders on your computer.

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FTP Client

A software program allowing you to connect to FTP sites and manage files. It lets you upload, download, delete, and rename files on the server.

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FTP Login

A process used to authenticate your identity before accessing an FTP site. It usually involves providing a username and password.

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FTP Browsing

A feature that allows you to view the contents of an FTP site as if they were on your local computer. You can navigate folders and files as you do on your computer.

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Communication Protocols

A standardized method that enables different systems to communicate effectively, regardless of their underlying design or technology.

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Physical Cables in Wireless Connections

Even wireless connections like Wi-Fi and cellular networks ultimately rely on physical cables to connect to the vast network that makes up the internet.

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Data Transmission Through Cables

Physical cables transmit data through electrical signals, allowing information to flow quickly across long distances.

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Types of Cables and Their Applications

Different types of cables are used for various purposes, each with unique properties that determine their suitability for specific applications.

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Interconnected Networks

These cables are often bundled together in complex networks, creating a vast interconnected web that allows information to be shared globally.

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Home Page

The first page of a website, typically serving as an entry point and providing an overview of the site's content.

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Static Website

A website where the content is fixed and rarely changes. The code that builds the website stays the same.

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Dynamic Website

A website where content changes dynamically based on user interactions, updates, or data. The code interacts with databases or other sources to generate content.

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Website Code

A website's code that defines its structure, content, and presentation. This code is usually written in languages like HTML, CSS, and JavaScript.

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Website Content

A website's content is the information that is displayed to users, including text, images, videos, and interactive elements.

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Private IP Address

An IP address used within a local network, not accessible from the public internet.

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IPv4

The fourth version of the Internet Protocol, used for addressing devices on the internet.

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IPv6

The sixth version of the Internet Protocol, designed to provide a much larger address space than IPv4.

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IPv4 vs IPv6

Used to distinguish between the different versions of the Internet Protocol (IP).

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Study Notes

Chapter 1: Introduction to WWW and the Internet

  • The World Wide Web (WWW) or Web are pages displayed on a device when online.
  • The Internet is a network of connected computers that the Web operates on. Each computer on the Internet has a unique address.
  • Examples of Internet addresses include 193.138.221.215, 193.138.221.211, 193.138.221.214, 193.138.224.213, 72.14.207.104, and 72.14.207.101.

Outline

  • Internet technology and the World Wide Web (WWW)
  • Web application architecture.
  • Server concept and Web client.
  • Web Browser.
  • Evolution of the Internet and Web.
  • Analysis requirements and Web design.
  • Scripting, outline work, and Web platform.

The History of the Internet and WWW

  • ARPANET (1969): An early networking precursor to the Internet.
  • Domain Name System (DNS): Developed in the 1980s, translating domain names (like example.com) to numerical IP addresses.
  • First graphical Web browser: WorldWideWeb, created by Tim Berners-Lee at CERN.
  • The proposal and publication of the Web: (1989-1990).
  • First content-based search protocol (Gopher): Introduced in 1991.
  • First widely downloaded Internet browser (Mosaic): Released in 1993.
  • First webmail service (HoTMail): Launched in 1996.
  • Google launched: (1998).

How the Web Works

  • Client-Server architecture: Clients request services, and servers respond with the service.

The Internet Architecture

  • TCP/IP: A core protocol for the internet.
  • IP Address: A unique number for each computer on the network.
  • DNS: Translates domain names to IP addresses.
  • Internet Service: Provides access to the Internet.
  • WWW: The World Wide Web.
  • URL: A web address, including the protocol, domain, and path.
  • HTTP: The protocol for transferring web pages.

Web Server

  • Software and hardware that respond to client requests using HTTP and other protocols.
  • Stores, processes, and delivers web pages.
  • Examples include Microsoft IIS, Apache, Nginx, and iPlanet Web Server.

Communication Networks

  • The Internet relies on physical cables (copper wires, fiber optics).
  • Even wireless connections (Wi-Fi, 3G/4G/5G) use physical cables to connect to the Internet.

Communication Protocols

  • A standard mechanism allowing dissimilar systems to communicate.
  • Often multiple protocols are involved in a single communication.
  • Common protocols include:
    • TCP/IP: Controls message assembly/disassembly
    • HTTP: Transfers web resources.
    • FTP: Transfers files

Internet Protocol (IP) Address

  • Unique identifiers for devices on a computer network.
  • Public IP addresses: Assigned by ISPs, directly accessible on the internet.
  • Private IP addresses: Used in local networks.
  • IPv4 and IPv6: Two versions of IP addresses.

Domain Name System (DNS)

  • A naming database locating and translating domain names to IP addresses.
  • Relies on a collection of servers.

Uniform Resource Locator (URL)

  • The address of a unique resource on the web.
  • Consists of:
    • Scheme (protocol)
    • Authority (domain name)
    • Port
    • Path to file
    • Parameters
    • Anchor

Web Page

  • A document written in HTML, viewed by web browsers.
  • Stored in a specific directory of a web server.
  • Contains text, graphics, videos, and hyperlinks.

Website

  • A collection of related web pages containing text, images, audio, and video.
  • The first page is the home page.
  • Types of websites:
    • Static: Fixed codes, rarely changing content.
    • Dynamic: Content changes dynamically.

Web Browser

  • Software that interprets and displays web pages, allowing users to interact with them.
  • Translates web pages (using HTTP) into readable content.
  • Displays web pages using HTML, and/or XML.
  • Examples include Google Chrome, Microsoft Edge, and Opera.

Main features of Web Browsers:

  • Personalization
  • Search engines
  • Book-marks
  • Security settings

Analysis Requirements and Web Design

  • Topics covered in a standard web development analysis:
    • Preferred platform/technology
    • Standard website layout
    • Design features (like logo, fonts)
    • Functionality
    • Space allocation (for content)
    • Header/footer layout
    • Contact forms

Scripting, Outline Work, and Web Platform

  • Web scripting: Process of creating and embedding scripts in web pages.
  • Scripts are commands interpreted by a program (scripting engine).
  • Scripts can automate tasks or dynamically generate web pages.
  • Languages include VBScript, JavaScript, ASP, PHP, PERL, JSPs, and others.

Open Discussion

  • Topics:
    • How the Web finds a specific web page.
    • Web functionality without search engines.
    • Benefits of using the WWW.

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