Internet Overview and Uses
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What is the Internet?

A worldwide collection of computer networks that connects different individuals and organizations for the exchange of information.

Which of the following are uses of the Internet? (Select all that apply)

  • Online Shopping (correct)
  • Job Searching (correct)
  • Online Banking
  • Video Conferencing (correct)

    • What does WWW stand for?

    World Wide Web

    The World Wide Web was designed by Tim Berners Lee in the 1990s.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is HTML?

    <p>Hypertext Markup Language used for formatting and linking files on the web.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a URL?

    <p>Uniform Resource Locator, representing the address of a particular website or web page.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The first page that appears upon opening your web browser is called the ______.

    <p>homepage</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Dynamic websites show the same information every time they are accessed.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the Internet connect?

    <p>Different individuals and organizations for the exchange of information.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a use of the Internet?

    <p>Real estate agency</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of File Transfer Protocol (FTP)?

    <p>Transferring files</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The World Wide Web was designed by Tim Berners Lee in the 1980s.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a website?

    <p>A collection of linked web pages with a common topic or focus.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are static websites also known as?

    <p>Flat or stationary websites</p> Signup and view all the answers

    A Uniform Resource Locator (URL) represents the ______ of a particular website or web page on the Web.

    <p>address</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of a homepage?

    <p>It is the very first page that appears upon opening your web browser.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a web browser?

    <p>Mozilla Firefox</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Internet

    • A collection of interconnected computer networks worldwide
    • Facilitates information sharing between individuals and organizations globally

    Uses of the Internet

    • Communication
    • Information source
    • Job searching
    • Online shopping
    • Online learning
    • Online business and ecommerce
    • Online libraries
    • Online interviews
    • Video conferencing
    • Sharing opinions and ideas
    • Obtaining new software
    • Accessing the latest news
    • Watching movies
    • Sharing files, music, videos, programs, and pictures
    • Social networking

    Internet Service Categories

    • Communication Services
    • Information Retrieval Services
    • Web Services
    • World Wide Web

    Communication Services

    • Electronic Mail (Email): Sending and receiving digital messages
    • TelNet: Remotely logging into a computer
    • Newsgroup: Online forums for discussions
    • Internet Relay Chat (IRC): Real-time communication between multiple users
    • Mailing lists: Organized groups for information sharing
    • Internet Telephony (VoIP): Voice calls over the internet
    • Instant Messaging: Real-time chat
    • Video Conferencing: Video communication between multiple locations

    Information Retrieval Services

    • File Transfer Protocol (FTP): Transferring files between computers
    • Archie: A file search engine
    • Gopher: A hierarchical menu-driven information retrieval system
    • Veronica: A search engine for Gopher files
    • Google, Yahoo: Search engines for web content

    Web Services

    • Allow applications on the web to exchange information
    • Facilitate interaction between different applications

    World Wide Web (WWW)

    • Created by Tim Berners Lee in the 1990s
    • A collection of publicly accessible information stored on web servers
    • Linked together through the internet

    HyperText Markup Language (HTML)

    • The markup language used by Tim Berners Lee to format and link web files
    • Defines the structure and content of web pages

    Web Browsers

    • Software used to access and view web pages
    • Examples: Apple Safari, Microsoft Internet Explorer, Mozilla Firefox, Google Chrome, Konqueror, OmniWeb, Opera, Netscape

    Website

    • A collection of linked web pages with a common topic or focus

    Static Websites

    • Also known as flat or stationary websites
    • Loaded in the browser exactly as they are stored on the server
    • Content remains unchanged, suitable for information that doesn't require updates

    Dynamic Websites

    • Present different information at different times
    • Portions of a page can be changed without reloading the entire page
    • Two types: Server-side and client-side dynamic web pages

    10 Types of Websites

    • Business websites
    • Brochure and catalogue websites
    • e-Commerce sites
    • Non-profit websites
    • Educational websites
    • Business directory websites
    • Portal websites
    • Search engines
    • Crowdfunding websites
    • Portfolio or CV websites

    Web Page

    • Every page of information found on the web

    Homepage

    • The first page that appears when opening a web browser

    Uniform Resource Locator (URL)

    • The address of a particular website or web page on the web
    • Example: http://www.csu.edu
      • http://: Transfer protocol specification (rules for transferring files)
      • www.csu.edu: Domain name identifying the specific website
      • .edu: Type of site (educational institution)

    Uniform Resource Locator (URL) Breakdown

    • Transfer Protocol: Specifies the set of rules used to transfer files
    • Website Name: The name used to identify a specific website

    The Internet

    • A worldwide collection of interconnected computer networks.
    • Facilitates information exchange between individuals and organizations globally.

    Uses of the Internet

    • Communication: Electronic mail, instant messaging, video conferencing
    • Information Retrieval: Searching for information using web services like Google and Yahoo.
    • Job Searching: Online job platforms for employment opportunities
    • E-commerce: Online shopping and business transactions
    • Education: Online courses and learning resources
    • Entertainment: Watching movies, listening to music, social networking

    Categories of Internet Services

    • Communication Services: Electronic mail, TelNet, newsgroups, internet relay chat, mailing lists, internet telephony (VoIP), and video conferencing.
    • Information Retrieval Services: File Transfer Protocol (FTP), Archie, Gopher, VERONICA, and search engines like Google and Yahoo.
    • Web Services: Allow applications to interact with each other by exchanging information

    The World Wide Web (WWW)

    • Also known as www, W3, or the Web
    • A collection of publicly available information linked together through the internet.
    • The information is stored on web servers.
    • Designed by Tim Berners Lee

    Hypertext Markup Language (HTML)

    • The markup language used by Tim Berners Lee to format and link files on the web.

    Web Browsers

    • Programs designed to access and display websites, including:
      • Apple Safari
      • Microsoft Internet Explorer
      • Mozilla Firefox
      • Google Chrome
      • Konqueror
      • OmniWeb
      • Opera
      • Netscape

    Websites

    • A collection of linked web pages with a shared topic or focus

    Static Websites

    • Also known as flat or stationary websites
    • Loaded on the client's browser exactly as they are stored on the web server.
    • Used when the information does not require frequent updates.

    Dynamic Websites

    • Show different information at different times.
    • Allow changes to portions of web pages without loading the entire page.
    • Two types: Server-side dynamic web pages and client-side dynamic web pages

    Types of Websites

    • Business websites
    • Brochure and catalogue websites
    • eCommerce Websites
    • Non-profit websites
    • Educational websites
    • Business directory websites
    • Portal websites
    • Search engines
    • Crowdfunding websites
    • Portfolio websites / CV websites

    Web Pages

    • Every page of information found on the internet.

    Homepage

    • The first page that appears when you open a web browser.

    Uniform Resource Locator (URL)

    • An address for a specific website or web page on the internet.

    Example of a URL

    Parts of a URL

    • http://: transfer protocol specification
    • .edu: Type of site
    • csu.edu: Domain name
    • www.csu.edu: Website name

    Transfer Protocol Specification

    • A set of rules computers follow to transfer files from one computer to another on the internet.

    Website Name

    • The name used to identify a specific website.

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    Explore the vast world of the Internet and its multifaceted uses. This quiz covers a range of topics from communication services to information retrieval, providing insights into how we connect and share information online. Test your knowledge on various Internet services and their categories.

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