Understanding Websites and the Internet

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What is the primary purpose of a website?

To access the Internet through a web browser

To provide a platform for news, advertising, libraries, or social sharing (correct)

To store physical cables

To display websites stored on the Internet

What is the relationship between the Internet and a web browser?

A web browser is a physical cable that connects to the Internet

A web browser is the same as the Internet

A web browser is a server that stores websites

A web browser is used to access and view websites stored on the Internet (correct)

What is the primary function of a server in the context of the Internet?

To store the user's personal information and files

To retrieve and display websites on the user's web browser (correct)

To send physical cables to the user's computer

To provide wireless connections like Wi-Fi and 3G/4G

What is the primary technology that enables wireless connections to the Internet?

Physical cables that support Wi-Fi and 3G/4G Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the oldest and most universal ways to communicate and share information on the Internet?

Email Signup and view all the answers

What is the main purpose of the Internet?

To provide a global network for communication and information sharing Signup and view all the answers

What is the World Wide Web commonly referred to as?

Web Signup and view all the answers

How is a website defined?

A collection of related text, images, and other resources Signup and view all the answers

What does it mean when a computer is 'online'?

The computer is connected to the Internet Signup and view all the answers

Which term describes a global network of billions of computers and electronic devices?

Internet Signup and view all the answers

What do websites typically consist of?

Related text, images, and other resources Signup and view all the answers

In the context of computers, what is the World Wide Web?

A collection of different websites accessed through the Internet Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of the Internet?

To provide a global network for computer communication Signup and view all the answers

What is the World Wide Web?

A collection of different websites accessible via the Internet Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a common online activity facilitated by the Internet?

Performing complex scientific simulations Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of a web browser?

To access and display websites Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following best describes the purpose of a website?

To serve as a collection of web pages hosted on a server Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary role of social media platforms?

To enable users to connect, communicate, and build online communities Signup and view all the answers