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The World Wide Web
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The World Wide Web

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What is the original and still very common document type on the World Wide Web?

  • Hypertext Markup Language (HTML) (correct)
  • Rich Text Format (RTF)
  • Extensible Markup Language (XML)
  • Portable Document Format (PDF)
  • How are servers and resources on the World Wide Web identified and located?

  • Through media access control (MAC) addresses
  • Through uniform resource locators (URLs) (correct)
  • Through internet protocol (IP) addresses
  • Through domain name system (DNS)
  • What protocol is used for transferring information across the Internet on the World Wide Web?

  • Simple Mail Transfer Protocol (SMTP)
  • Hypertext Transfer Protocol (HTTP) (correct)
  • File Transfer Protocol (FTP)
  • Internet Protocol (IP)
  • What is the common practice of following hyperlinks across multiple websites called?

    <p>Web navigation or web surfing</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the Web conceived as by its inventor, Tim Berners-Lee?

    <p>A universal linked information system</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the Hypertext Transfer Protocol (HTTP) specifically govern on the World Wide Web?

    <p>Access to documents and web resources</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of uniform resource locators (URLs) on the World Wide Web?

    <p>Identifying and locating web servers and resources</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main purpose of web applications on the World Wide Web?

    <p>Functioning as application software</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of content does Hypertext Markup Language (HTML) support on the World Wide Web?

    <p>Plain text, images, embedded video and audio contents, and scripts</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the common practice of following hyperlinks across multiple websites called on the World Wide Web?

    <p>Web navigation or web surfing</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    World Wide Web Essentials

    • The original and still very common document type on the World Wide Web is HTML (Hypertext Markup Language).

    Identifying Resources

    • Servers and resources on the World Wide Web are identified and located using Uniform Resource Locators (URLs).

    Information Transfer

    • The Hypertext Transfer Protocol (HTTP) is used for transferring information across the Internet on the World Wide Web.
    • HTTP specifically governs the transfer of data between a web server and a web browser on the World Wide Web.
    • The common practice of following hyperlinks across multiple websites is called surfing or browsing.
    • Web applications are designed to provide interactive services to users on the World Wide Web.

    Web Inventor's Vision

    • The Web was conceived as an open platform for sharing information by its inventor, Tim Berners-Lee.

    HTML Capabilities

    • Hypertext Markup Language (HTML) supports structured content, including headings, paragraphs, lists, and links on the World Wide Web.

    URLs and Web Addresses

    • The primary function of Uniform Resource Locators (URLs) is to provide a unique address for accessing web resources on the World Wide Web.

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    Test your knowledge of the World Wide Web with this quiz! From its origins to its impact on information sharing, this quiz will challenge your understanding of the web's development and its role in the digital age.

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