Understanding Subdomains in Domain Names

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What is the purpose of a DNS (Domain Name System)?

To map domain names to IP addresses

How does a URL differ from a domain name?

A URL specifies the address of a web document

What characters are allowed in a domain name according to the rules mentioned?

Dash (-) and alphanumeric characters

How can one find the IP address of any website using command prompt?

By typing 'ping' followed by the website name

What does a domain name consist of in terms of network and computer identification?

Both the network and computer identification

What does a subdomain consist of?

Two or more parts separated by periods

Which level is the 'mycorvettes' domain in the hierarchy?

Third level domain

What is the maximum number of labels allowed in a domain?

Max of 127 labels

Which top-level domain represents educational institutions?

.edu

How often must one renew a chosen domain name?

On a per year basis

What does TLD stand for in the context of domain names?

Top-Level Domain

How can you merge cells in a table?

Select the 'Merge' icon in the property inspector

What is FTP software used for in website publishing?

Connecting to a web server for file transfer

What is one function NOT supported by all FTP clients?

Cell alignment within tables

Which of the following is NOT necessary when publishing a website?

Cell padding settings

What protocol allows you to upload and download files with other computers on the internet?

FTP

What does the term 'Downloading' refer to?

Receiving files from a network to a local computer

What is the purpose of authoring software in video editing?

To create menus and interactivity

When capturing analog video, what device is typically needed to convert the signal to digital form?

Video capture card

What type of connection is usually required for a digital camcorder to transfer video footage to a computer?

Firewire connection

In the process of capturing video, what component ensures that the video is in a usable format for multimedia applications?

Source device

What key factor distinguishes the need for a video capture card when using an analog camcorder versus a digital camcorder?

Analog vs digital signal output

Which device serves as the initial recording tool for both video images and audio when creating video content?

Camcorder

What is the main advantage of using AIFF (.aif) file format for audio?

Good sound quality without requiring a plug-in

Which file format is known for its high compression leading to smaller file sizes but sacrifices sound quality in comparison to other formats?

MP3 (.mp3)

What is the disadvantage of using MIDI files for audio?

Does not produce high-quality vocals

Why are the file sizes of AIFF and WAVE formats generally larger compared to other audio formats?

They store audio data in raw, uncompressed format

Which audio format is described as allowing for built-in lockdowns and is pushed by Microsoft and Apple?

.wma

What differentiates MIDI files from other audio formats in terms of file size efficiency?

MIDI files are more compact than other formats with the same duration of audio

Explore the concept of subdomains in domain names, which are parts of larger domains separated by periods. Learn how subdomains are used to organize website content by examining examples such as www.en.wikipedia.org and year2005.mycorvettes.mycars.com.

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