Understanding Web Browsers and Websites
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What is a web browser's primary function?

  • Creating new websites
  • Managing domain names
  • Displaying web pages (correct)
  • Developing software applications

Which of the following is a collection of related webpages?

  • A web server
  • A search engine
  • A web browser
  • A website (correct)

What is the purpose of a web browser?

  • To display web pages on a device (correct)
  • To store website files
  • To design website layouts
  • To create web servers

What is a single document on the World Wide Web called?

<p>A webpage (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is an example of a web browser?

<p>Firefox (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a web page?

<p>A hypertext document connected to the World Wide Web. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of a website?

<p>To maintain one or more pages on the World Wide Web. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

When creating an account, what agreement are you typically making when you click 'Sign Up'?

<p>To allow the website to collect data based on their Data Use Policy. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a key characteristic of a website?

<p>It includes a beginning file called a home page. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In the context of websites, what does the term 'static' refer to?

<p>A website whose content remains the same unless the code is changed. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following best describes a dynamic website?

<p>A site programmed with server-side languages like PHP. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following best describes a web page?

<p>A single document on the World Wide Web that is displayed. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is used to view a web page?

<p>A web browser. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

The Web 2.0 graphic contains logos from different websites. Which of these is NOT listed as one of the logos?

<p>Instagram (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does 'dynamic' mean in the context of web pages?

<p>Changing (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does folksonomy enable users to do?

<p>Categorize information using freely chosen keywords (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What characterizes a rich user experience in Web 2.0?

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In Web 2.0, what is meant by 'user participation'?

<p>Users can contribute content through comments and reviews (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is an example of folksonomy in practice?

<p>Using hashtags on social media platforms (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following websites is an example of user participation?

<p>An e-commerce site that allows customer reviews (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a key characteristic of the Long Tail model in Web 2.0?

<p>Services offered on demand rather than a one-time purchase. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does 'Software as a Service' (SaaS) mean in the context of Web 2.0?

<p>Subscribing to software only when needed. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following exemplifies 'Software as a Service'?

<p>Google Docs (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a primary characteristic of 'Mass Participation' in Web 2.0?

<p>Diverse information sharing. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the internet, in essence?

<p>A global network of interconnected computers and devices. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

With the 'Long Tail' model, how do users typically access services?

<p>Through on-demand access or subscription. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What facilitates the connection of a computer to any other computer on the internet?

<p>Dedicated routers and servers (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How do devices on the internet communicate?

<p>Using standardized protocols (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is another term for a static web page?

<p>Flat page (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Can a user manipulate a static web page?

<p>No (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary role of routers in the context of the internet?

<p>To direct network traffic. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the term used to describe the characteristic of static web pages delivering the same content to all users?

<p>Web 1.0 (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a key characteristic of the internet?

<p>It is decentralized. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Around what time period was Web 1.0 most prominent?

<p>Early 1990s to early 2000s (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the primary characteristic of the first generation of the World Wide Web (Web 1.0)?

<p>Static, read-only web pages (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What primarily differentiates Web 2.0 from Web 1.0?

<p>The addition of dynamic web pages (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following actions is a key feature enabled by Web 2.0?

<p>Interacting with web pages (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of these is an example of a Web 2.0 website?

<p>A social networking site (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a common element found on Web 2.0 websites?

<p>The ability for users to create accounts (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a primary characteristic of dynamic web pages?

<p>Content can change based on user interaction (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who invented the World Wide Web?

<p>Tim Berners-Lee (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main function of hypertext links on the World Wide Web?

<p>To connect documents to other documents (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In what year was the World Wide Web launched to the public?

<p>1991 (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is used to identify resources on the World Wide Web?

<p>URLs (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following describes the Internet?

<p>A global network of interconnected devices (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the Internet primarily consist of?

<p>A global network of interconnected computers and devices (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is another common name for the Internet?

<p>The Net (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is essential for computers to communicate on the Internet?

<p>Standardized protocols (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What enables a computer to connect to any other computer in the world via the Internet?

<p>Dedicated routers and servers (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

The internet is described as a network of what?

<p>Networks (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Flashcards

Static Web Page

Unchanging content; what's in the code is what you see.

Dynamic Web Page

Content that changes using server-side scripting languages (PHP, ASP, etc.).

Web 2.0

Applications allowing users to interact and collaborate with each other.

Web 2.0 Examples

Facebook, Twitter.

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Sign Up Agreements

Terms of service and data privacy policies.

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Web Page

A hypertext document on the World Wide Web.

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Website

A location on the Internet with one or more web pages.

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Web Page (vs. Website)

A single document displayed on the World Wide Web.

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Website Definition

Related collection of WWW files, including a home page.

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Web Page Display

A single document or page on the World Wide Web that is displayed.

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Long Tail

Services offered on demand instead of a one-time purchase.

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Software as a Service

Subscribing to software only when needed.

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Mass Participation

Sharing diverse information broadly.

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Web Browser

Software to view webpages.

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Web Browser Function

Displays a web page on a monitor or device.

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Web Browser Purpose

To find and show information online.

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Folksonomy

User-generated categorization using freely chosen keywords.

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Tagging in Web 2.0

Users categorize content with freely chosen keywords, often using hashtags.

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Rich User Experience

Highly interactive content adapting to user actions.

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Dynamic Content

Website content changes based on what the user does.

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User Participation

Users add content through comments, reviews, and evaluations.

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Flat/Stationary page

Also known as flat or stationary page, the content is fixed and not interactive for the user.

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What is the Internet?

A global network of interconnected computers and devices.

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Routers and Servers

They facilitate communication between computers across the internet.

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Web 1.0 Limitations

Users could only view information but not significantly interact with it.

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Web 1.0 Timeframe

Was the prominent era from the early 1990s to the early 2000s.

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Internet Protocols

Standardized rules that allow devices to communicate effectively.

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Internet Function

Connecting a computer to any other computer anywhere in the world.

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Internet-connected devices

Devices connected to the internet, such as computers, smartphones, and smart devices.

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What is Web 2.0?

The evolution of Web 1.0 that introduced dynamic content and user interaction.

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What are Dynamic Web Pages?

Websites where content and layout can change based on user interactions or data updates.

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Web 2.0 User Interaction

Users can interact, comment, create accounts, and contribute content.

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Examples of Web 2.0 sites?

Social networking sites, wikis, and video sharing sites.

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Prevalence of Web 2.0 Today

Most websites visited today are Web 2.0, offering interactive experiences.

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World Wide Web (WWW)

An information system connecting documents via hypertext links, enabling users to search by moving between documents.

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WWW Characteristics

An information space where resources are identified by URLs and linked by hypertext, accessible via the Internet.

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Tim Berners-Lee

Invented the World Wide Web in 1989 at CERN.

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Web (vs. Internet)

The Web is a service that operates on the Internet, providing access to websites and online content.

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The Internet

The global network of interconnected devices and infrastructure for communication.

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Internet Definition

A global network allowing computers and devices to communicate using standardized protocols.

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Internet as a 'Network of Networks'

A worldwide system of interconnected computer networks facilitating information exchange.

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Standardized Protocols

A collection of rules that enable communication between devices on a network.

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Routers

Specialized computers that direct network traffic to its destination.

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Study Notes

World Wide Web

  • The World Wide Web is an information system on the Internet that allows documents to connect to other documents through hypertext links.
  • This enables users to search for information by moving from one document to another.
  • It's an information space where documents and other web resources are identified by URLs and interlinked by hypertext links.
  • Information can be accessed via the Internet.
  • Tim Berners-Lee invented it in 1989 while working at CERN.
  • It was initially designed as a way to share scientific research between universities and institutions.
  • The World Wide Web officially launched to the public in 1991.
  • The Web is a service that runs on the Internet, providing access to websites and online content.
  • The Internet is the global network of interconnected devices and infrastructure that allows communication.
  • The internet is essentially a global network of interconnected computers and devices that communicate with each other using standardized protocols

Internet

  • The internet means of connecting a computer to any other computer anywhere in the world via dedicated routers and servers.
  • The Internet, sometimes called simply "the Net," is a worldwide system of computer networks.
  • It is a network of networks in which users at any one computer can get information from any other computer

Static Web Pages Web 1.0

  • A static webpage is known as a flat page or a stationary page.
  • The page cannot be manipulated by the user
  • The content is the same for all users, and is also referred to as Web 1.0.
  • The first generation of the World Wide Web was prominent from the early 1990s to the early 2000s.
  • It was a static, read-only web where users could only view information with no significant interaction.

Dynamic Web Pages

  • Web 2.0 is the evolution of Web 1.0 by adding dynamic web pages.
  • The user sees the website differently than other users.
  • Social networking sites, wikis, and video sharing sites are included.
  • Web 2.0 allows users to interact with the page, where the user can comment or create an account.
  • Most websites visited today are Web 2.0

Static vs Dynamic Pages

  • "Static" means unchanged or constant, while "dynamic" means changing or lively.
  • A static site is usually written in plain HTML, and what is in the code of the page is what is displayed to the user.
  • A dynamic site is written using a server-side scripting language such as PHP, ASP, JSP, or ColdFusion.

Web Pages vs Websites

  • A webpage is a single document or page on the World Wide Web displayed in a browser.
  • A website is a collection of related webpages grouped together under one domain name.

Web Browser

  • It displays a web page on a monitor or mobile device.
  • It is a software application for retrieving, presenting, and traversing information resources on the World Wide Web.

Features of Web 2.0

  • Folksonomy allows users to categorize and classify information using freely chosen keywords. Tagging by Facebook, Twitter, and hashtags is included.
  • Rich User Experience means content is dynamic and responsive to user input.
  • User Participation means the website owner is not the only one able to put content. Others can place content of their own through comments, reviews, and evaluations, as on Lazada.com and Amazon.com.
  • Long Tail refers to services offered on demand rather than on a one-time purchase. This is synonymous to subscribing to a data plan that charges you for the amount of time you spent on the Internet, or a data plan that charges you for the amount of bandwidth you used.
  • Software as a Service means users will be subscribe to a software only when needed rather than purchasing them, such as Google Docs which is used to create and edit word processing and spreadsheets.
  • Mass Participation refers to diverse information sharing.

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Explore the functions of web browsers and websites, including static vs. dynamic sites. Learn about web pages, their components, and user agreements when signing up. Understand Web 2.0 concepts like folksonomy and rich user experiences.

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