Introduction to the World Wide Web
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What is the purpose of a website address?

  • To navigate users to specific websites (correct)
  • To display graphics and videos
  • To translate web languages into code
  • To help people communicate with each other

    • How does a web browser help users interact with websites?

  • By converting text into hyperlinks
  • By organizing information linearly
  • By converting emotions into thoughts
  • By translating web languages into graphical interfaces (correct)

    • Why did Tim Berners-Lee create hyperlinks in the World Wide Web?

  • To mimic the interconnected network of thoughts in our brains (correct)
  • To organize information linearly like in books
  • To restrict access to certain websites
  • To convert web languages into user-friendly graphics

    • How does the structure of the Web reflect our individual minds?

    <p>By linking thoughts and memories in a loose network</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What allows the Web to connect minds across different boundaries?

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

    What is the main difference between the Internet and the World Wide Web?

    <p>The Internet is used for sharing information between computers, while the World Wide Web is used for accessing information stored on web servers.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What analogy is used to describe web servers in the text?

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

    Who are referred to as web hosts in the context of the World Wide Web?

    <p>Owners of web servers who rent space for websites</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of a web server in relation to the World Wide Web?

    <p>To store information and make it accessible via the Internet</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does the text describe the relationship between computers and networks today?

    <p>Computers can communicate seamlessly through networks all around us</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    What is the World Wide Web?

    • The World Wide Web is not the same as the Internet, although the terms are often used interchangeably.
    • The Internet is a system of interconnected computers that share information, whereas the World Wide Web is a way of accessing and sharing information over the Internet.

    How the World Wide Web Works

    • The Web is made up of web servers, which are computers that store information and share it with others.
    • When someone creates a website, they are essentially renting space on a web server and filling it with information.
    • Web hosts are companies that own and manage web servers, allowing individuals to rent space and create websites.
    • Anyone can set up a web server with the right equipment and knowledge.

    Website Addresses and Domain Names

    • A website address consists of a domain name, which is used to locate a specific website.
    • Domain names are like real-life addresses, allowing users to access a specific website.

    Web Languages and Browsers

    • Web languages like HTML and JavaScript are used to store information on websites.
    • Web browsers act as translators, taking the code on a website and turning it into words, graphics, and videos that users can understand.

    Characteristics of the World Wide Web

    • The World Wide Web is a virtual city where people can communicate with each other using web languages and browsers.
    • No one owns the Web, and anyone can create a website and share information.
    • The Web reflects the natural arrangement of human thought, with hyperlinks allowing users to jump between different pieces of information.
    • The Web connects people across all boundaries, including ethnicity, gender, age, time, and space.

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    Explore the basics of the World Wide Web and how it differs from the Internet. Learn about its widespread use for various activities such as communication, information sharing, and more.

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