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What is the Internet?
It is the largest network in the world that connects millions of individual networks.
Which of the following is NOT a use of the Internet?
What is the basic difference between a web page and a website?
A web page is a text document written in HTML, while a website is a collection of related web pages.
The main page of a website is known as the site's home page.
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What does HTML stand for?
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What are the file extensions for HTML documents?
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What is the purpose of HTML attributes?
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Which part of the HTML document contains the actual content displayed in the browser?
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The
tag defines a ______.
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Most HTML tags have both start and end tags.
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Study Notes
Internet Overview
- The Internet is the largest global network connecting millions of individual networks.
- It facilitates the transfer of ideas and information through cyberspace rather than geographical space.
- Approximately 380 new websites are created every minute.
Uses of the Internet
- Communication: Enables real-time interaction via email, messaging, and video calls.
- Information Retrieval: Access to vast information through search engines.
- Social Networking: Platforms for connecting with friends and communities.
- Education: Online courses and resources for learning.
- Entertainment: Streaming services, games, and social media content.
- Work and Productivity: Tools for collaboration, project management, and remote work.
- Hobbies and Special Interests: Online forums and resources tailored to various interests.
Website vs. Webpage
- The World Wide Web consists of organized information in web pages, which may include text and graphics.
- Hypertext links on web pages connect related information.
- A website is a collection of linked web pages with a common theme.
- The homepage is the main page of a website, also known as the index page.
- Web pages are individual documents written in HTML, rendered by web browsers.
- A website has a unique URL, while a webpage is one specific document within that site.
HTML (Hypertext Markup Language)
- HTML is the markup language used to structure content for the Web, instructing browsers on how to display text, images, and media.
- HTML documents are saved with .html or .htm file extensions and can be created using basic text editors like Notepad or TextEdit.
HTML Structure and Components
- HTML consists of elements enclosed in tags; attributes provide additional information about these elements.
- Basic HTML tags and structure include:
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<html>: Main container for the document. -
<head>: Contains meta information, links to stylesheets and scripts. -
<title>: Specifies the title of the webpage. -
<body>: Contains the visible content of the webpage displayed in the browser.
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Document Parts
- HEAD: Contains metadata such as the page title and links to stylesheets and scripts.
- BODY: Displays the content of the document, visible to users.
HTML Tags and Usage
- The paragraph is defined by
<p>tags; it structures text into paragraphs. - Some HTML elements do not require end tags, including:
- Line breaks with
<br> - Horizontal rules with
<hr> - Images with
<img> - Metadata with
<meta> - Document type declaration with
<!DOCTYPE html>
- Line breaks with
- HTML ignores extra spaces, tabs, and new lines; it displays them as a single space.
Headings
- HTML allows for headings of various sizes using
<h1>to<h6>tags. - Headings are displayed in bold and used for titles and section headings within the content.
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This quiz explores the fundamentals of the Internet and web development. Learn about the structure of the Internet, its impact on daily life, and the basics of web connectivity. Perfect for beginners looking to understand the digital landscape.
