Internet Overview and Impact

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What are static websites primarily characterized by?

  • Dynamic content generation on-the-fly
  • Ability to modify content by users
  • Interactivity with user data
  • Content being stored unchanged on the web server (correct)

Which of the following describes a website?

  • An Internet address associated only with a single image
  • A collection of related web pages hosted on a web server (correct)
  • A single web page hosted on the Internet
  • A set of unrelated web pages

How is a website accessed on the Internet?

  • By direct file access on a user's device
  • Using an Internet address known as a Uniform Resource Locator (URL) (correct)
  • Through a Local Area Network (LAN)
  • Via personal device identifiers

What format do servers usually respond with when sending data?

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What does it mean for a website to be 'static'?

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What is an example of user interaction that static websites do not support?

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What is a primary limitation of static websites?

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What differentiates static websites from dynamic websites?

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What is the primary purpose of an online portfolio?

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Which type of online portfolio focuses primarily on personal reflections?

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In what form can developmental portfolios be best described?

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Which item is NOT typically included in an online portfolio?

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What type of online portfolio is primarily used to showcase work?

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Which statement best describes a reflective portfolio?

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What best characterizes developmental portfolios?

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Which of the following is NOT a type of online portfolio mentioned?

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What primarily characterizes a static website?

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Which technology allows for the update of a specific portion of a webpage without reloading the entire page?

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Dynamic websites primarily provide which of the following features?

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When is it appropriate to use a static website?

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Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of static websites?

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What is primarily used to create a server-side dynamic webpage?

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Which scripting language is commonly used in client-side dynamic webpages?

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What is a key feature of a personal website?

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Which of the following components is included in the creation of a client-side dynamic webpage?

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What role does client-side scripting play in dynamic website rendering?

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What does a typical URL for a personal website look like?

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What type of scripting determines how to assemble a new webpage on the server side?

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How does server-side scripting differ from client-side scripting?

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Which group is most likely to benefit from personal websites?

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What happens during the rendering process of a webpage in a browser?

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Which of the following is NOT typically a feature of a server-side dynamic webpage?

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Which statement accurately describes server-side scripting?

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What is a primary function of dynamic websites?

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What type of support does Host Gator India provide?

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Which feature is NOT provided by Host Gator India hosting services?

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Who is an ideal customer for Host Gator India's hosting services?

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What is a unique selling point of Host Gator India’s hosting service?

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Which of the following email features is included with Host Gator India’s services?

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What makes Host Gator India's hosting services beginner-friendly?

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What distinguishes Host Gator India's hosting as cost-effective?

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What service does Host Gator India NOT provide based on the content?

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Flashcards

Server-side dynamic webpage

A webpage created using server-side scripting, which assembles a webpage based on parameters and client-side processing.

Server-side scripting

Instructions executed on the server to generate webpage content.

Client-side dynamic webpage

A webpage processed using client-side scripting (like JavaScript) and passed to the browser's DOM.

Client-side scripting

Instructions executed on the user's computer (client) to add interactivity or dynamic presentation.

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Document Object Model (DOM)

A programming interface for HTML and XML documents, allowing programs and scripts to dynamically access and update the content, structure, and style of documents.

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Personal website

A website used for personal purposes, often with family photos and information.

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Web address (URL)

A unique address that identifies a website on the internet.

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Free server space

Web hosting resources provided free of charge, commonly offered by ISPs or domain registrars to allow website creation.

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Web Servers

Computers that store website data and respond to requests by sending formatted data (usually XML or JSON).

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Website

A location on the web, stored on a web server, containing related web pages.

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Static Website

A website that displays information as it is stored, without user interaction.

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Uniform Resource Locator (URL)

An internet address used to access a website.

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Static Website Content

Information that is displayed exactly as it is stored on the web server, without changes by the viewer.

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Client's Browser

The software used to view websites on a computer.

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Web Server

A computer that stores the files that make up a website, and delivers the files on request from a browser.

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Website Information

The content, text, images, and other data presented on a website.

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Static Website

A website built using only HTML, displaying unchanging information.

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Dynamic Website

A website that shows different information at different times, allowing changes without reloading the entire page, often using AJAX.

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HTML

HyperText Markup Language; used to structure web pages.

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AJAX

A technology enabling updates to a web page without reloading the entire page.

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Website Update

Changing the information displayed on a website.

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Online Portfolio

A collection of digital items like images, videos, emails, and links, managed online. It's a record of achievements.

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Types of Online Portfolios

Different kinds of online portfolios, including developmental, reflective, and representational.

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Developmental Portfolio

Shows a person's work over a period, including all their creations.

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Reflective Portfolio

A personal reflection on items within the portfolio.

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Representational Portfolio

Used to showcase accomplishments.

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Portfolio Evidence

Actual proof of achievement, like work examples.

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Learning Record

A record summarizing achievements, often visualized as a portfolio.

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Personal Reflection

Individual's self-assessment and analysis of their work, often in a portfolio.

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Client-side scripting

Code executed on the user's computer to create dynamic content.

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Server-side scripting

Code executed on the server to generate webpages.

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Dynamic content

Webpage elements that change based on user input or other factors.

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Web browser

Software that displays webpages on user's computer.

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Dynamic webpage

A webpage that changes in response to user interaction or other data.

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Web hosting

A service that allows individuals or organizations to store website files and make them accessible on the internet.

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HostGator India

A web hosting provider offering services in India.

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Easy website setup

A simple method for creating and managing a website.

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Unlimited email addresses

A web hosting feature offering an unlimited number of email accounts.

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Round-the-clock support

Customer support available 24/7.

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Unlimited storage

Sufficient space to store webpage files.

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Cost-effective

Affordable pricing for website hosting.

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Beginner-friendly web hosting

Web hosting services ideal for individuals with limited technical expertise.

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Study Notes

Internet

  • Defined as an information superhighway for accessing information over interconnected networks
  • Uses standard Internet Protocol (TCP/IP)
  • Every computer has a unique IP address (e.g., 110.22.33.114) identifying its location
  • DNS (Domain Name Server) translates domain names (e.g., tutorialspoint.com) into IP addresses
  • Accessible globally

Internet Advantages

  • Communication with people worldwide
  • Communication apps on the web
  • Various social networking sites (e.g., Facebook, Twitter, Yahoo, Google+)
  • Access to information on numerous topics (e.g., technology, health, social studies) via search engines

Disadvantages

  • Threats to personal information (e.g., name, address, credit card numbers)
  • Spamming (unwanted bulk emails)
  • Viruses that can lead to computer crashes and data loss
  • Exposure to pornography, potentially harmful to children

Client-Server Architecture

  • A network structure where requests and associated services are distributed
  • Client computers request data from server computers
  • Servers process requests and send back results
  • Enables communication between diverse computers across the internet

Websites

  • Locations on the web hosted on servers
  • Collections of related webpages
  • Accessed through unique addresses (URLs)
  • Can be static (fixed content) or dynamic (changing content)

Static websites

  • Fixed content, does not change, similar to printed pages
  • Easier to create, do not require web programming knowledge

Dynamic websites

  • Content changes based on various factors (user input, time etc)
  • Typically involves server-side scripts or a Content Management System (CMS)
  • More complex than static sites, offer more functionality

Web Publishing

  • Process of uploading content (files, pages, blogs) to the internet
  • Relies on a web hosting provider's remote server
  • Requires web development software (e.g., Dreamweaver, WordPress) and internet connection

HTML Elements

  • Website building blocks using tags (e.g.,

    ,

    , )

  • Some tags are empty (e.g.,
    )
  • Tags specify structure and content, such as text format, headings, paragraphs, images, etc.

HTML Formatting Elements

  • Tags for specific text formats (e.g., bold, italic, headings)

HTML Headings

  • Tags for defining structural headings (e.g.,

    to

    )

HTML Paragraphs

  • Tag for defining paragraphs (

    )

HTML Comments

  • Tags for adding comments in the HTML code ()

HTML Line Breaks


  • tag to insert line breaks

HTML Lists

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