Questions and Answers
The Internet can be described as a network of networks that includes the World Wide Web.
True
A web server is responsible for linking documents within the same webpage.
False
Web pages are exclusively written in a language known as XML.
False
A hyperlink can only connect to other web pages hosted on different websites.
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A URL stands for Uniform Resource Locator and serves as a unique address for web pages.
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The Home page of a website serves as an index indicating the content available on that site.
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In addition to text, web pages can contain multimedia elements like video and sound.
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The term WWW signifies a physical network of computers located in a single geographical area.
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Study Notes
Introduction to the Internet
- The Internet is a global collection of services and resources providing access to vast information.
- It enhances communication and facilitates research on diverse subjects.
- Functions as a massive network of interconnected computers, commonly referred to as the World Wide Web (WWW).
- Enables users to send messages, gather information, chat, and perform numerous tasks online.
- Consists of millions of computers linked together, making it the largest network globally.
Frequently Used Internet Terms
- WWW (World Wide Web): A network of interlinked electronic documents (web pages) resembling a spider web structure.
- Web Server: A dedicated computer that stores web pages and responds to user requests by delivering the requested content.
- Hyperlink: An interactive element in an electronic document that connects to another location within the same document or a different one. Typically appears as underlined text or clickable graphics.
- Web Page: An electronic document created using HTML (Hyper Text Markup Language) that can include text, images, videos, animations, and interactive features. It often contains hyperlinks to other pages.
- Web Site: A collection of one or more web pages belonging to an individual, organization, or institution, with the first page known as the Home Page, acting as a navigation index.
- URL (Uniform Resource Locator): A unique address for each web page, providing information on the page's location within the Internet.
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Description
This quiz covers the fundamental concepts of the Internet, including its definition, importance, and various uses. Explore how the Internet serves as a global network that connects millions of resources and facilitates communication. Test your knowledge on the World Wide Web and the myriad of information available online.
