Understanding Uniform Resource Locators (URLs) and Hypertext
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What is the primary function of links in hypertext?

  • To provide a linear structure to the information
  • To help readers navigate further information about the topic (correct)
  • To limit the reader's access to additional information
  • To create a static organization of information
  • What is the characteristic of hypertext that allows readers to create their own meaning?

  • Static organization
  • Linearity
  • Associative learning
  • Non-linearity (correct)
  • What is the term for the connections between hypertext documents?

  • Hyperlinks (correct)
  • Hypertext networks
  • Web connections
  • Information highways
  • What is the global system of information that relies on hypertext?

    <p>The World Wide Web</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who coined the term 'hypertext' in 1963?

    <p>Ted Nelson</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the advantage of hypertext in terms of information access?

    <p>It allows readers to access information suited to their needs</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of a URL?

    <p>To specify the location of a web resource on a computer network</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term used to describe a system that allows readers to navigate information by exploring connections?

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

    What is the result of breaking down text into smaller units in a hypertext system?

    <p>Text is broken down into many smaller units, each addressing a few issues</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of highlighting a term in a text?

    <p>To access a page that defines the term and describes it</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term used to describe a combination of pictures, sounds, and videos that stimulate more senses?

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

    Where is the URL of a web page typically displayed?

    <p>Above the page in an address bar</p> Signup and view all the answers

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