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In the URL http://www.example.com/index.html, what is www.example.com?
In the URL http://www.example.com/index.html, what is www.example.com?
- The protocol prefix
- The domain name (correct)
- The file name
- The file path
In the URL https://mail.google.com/mail/inbox, what does https represent?
In the URL https://mail.google.com/mail/inbox, what does https represent?
- The protocol prefix (correct)
- The domain name
- The domain suffix
- The file path
Given the URL http://example.com/images/logo.png, identify logo.png.
Given the URL http://example.com/images/logo.png, identify logo.png.
- The domain name
- The protocol prefix
- The file name (correct)
- The domain suffix
In the URL http://www.website.co.uk/about/contact.html, what is /about/contact.html?
In the URL http://www.website.co.uk/about/contact.html, what is /about/contact.html?
Consider the URL http://www.example.com/products/index.php. What part identifies the particular server?
Consider the URL http://www.example.com/products/index.php. What part identifies the particular server?
Within the URL https://website.org/path/to/page.html, what does .org generally indicate?
Within the URL https://website.org/path/to/page.html, what does .org generally indicate?
Which protocol is primarily used for transferring web pages from a server to a browser?
Which protocol is primarily used for transferring web pages from a server to a browser?
What is the main function of FTP?
What is the main function of FTP?
What does the 'S' in HTTPS add to the standard HTTP protocol?
What does the 'S' in HTTPS add to the standard HTTP protocol?
Which HTML element is used to define the title that appears in the browser's title bar or tab?
Which HTML element is used to define the title that appears in the browser's title bar or tab?
If a URL contains index.html, what does this typically signify?
If a URL contains index.html, what does this typically signify?
What part of the URL helps a browser locate a specific resource on a server?
What part of the URL helps a browser locate a specific resource on a server?
What does a URL's protocol define?
What does a URL's protocol define?
Why is HTTPS preferred over HTTP for websites that handle sensitive user data?
Why is HTTPS preferred over HTTP for websites that handle sensitive user data?
In the context of URLs, what is a subdomain?
In the context of URLs, what is a subdomain?
Consider https://www.example.com/page?param1=value1¶m2=value2. What are param1 and param2?
Consider https://www.example.com/page?param1=value1¶m2=value2. What are param1 and param2?
Which part of a URL is directly linked to a specific server's IP address?
Which part of a URL is directly linked to a specific server's IP address?
Why should you be cautious about clicking on unfamiliar URLs?
Why should you be cautious about clicking on unfamiliar URLs?
Which part of the URL https://www.example.com:8080/path indicates a specific port number?
Which part of the URL https://www.example.com:8080/path indicates a specific port number?
If a URL ends with .pdf, what type of content is the server likely to return?
If a URL ends with .pdf, what type of content is the server likely to return?
Flashcards
Protocol Prefix
Protocol Prefix
The initial part of a URL that specifies the protocol used to access the resource, such as HTTP or HTTPS.
Domain Name
Domain Name
The part of the URL that identifies the specific website or server hosting the resource.
Domain Suffix
Domain Suffix
The suffix of a domain name, indicating its category (.com, .org, .net) or country (.uk, .ca).
File Path
File Path
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File Name
File Name
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HTTP
HTTP
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FTP
FTP
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HTTPS
HTTPS
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Study Notes
- A URL (Uniform Resource Locator) has several parts that identify a resource on the internet.
URL Parts
- Protocol Prefix: This indicates the protocol used to access the resource, such as HTTP or HTTPS.
- Domain Name: Specifies the server where the resource is located (e.g., bbc.co.uk, google.com, edutopia.org).
- Domain Suffix: Part of the domain name, like .co.uk, .com, or .org.
- File Path: Directs to a specific file or directory on the server (e.g., /public/about.html, /quiz/56334/edit/index.html).
- File Name: The name of the specific file being accessed (e.g., index.html, start.html, MainFrame.aspx).
Protocols
- HTTP: Hypertext Transfer Protocol.
- FTP: File Transfer Protocol.
- HTTPS: Hypertext Transfer Protocol Secure.
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