Web Browser Basics Flashcards

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What does WWW stand for?

World Web Web

World Wide Web (correct)

Web World Wonder

Web Wide World

What is a web browser?

Software used to access and view the WWW.

Name three examples of web browsers.

Safari, Firefox, Chrome.

What is hypertext?

A way of presenting information where the order of reading is determined by the reader. Signup and view all the answers

What is a hyperlink?

Underlined or highlighted words or images that are clicked to access another web page. Signup and view all the answers

What is the difference between the Internet and the World Wide Web?

The Internet is the physical connection of hardware, while the WWW is software. Signup and view all the answers

What is a search engine?

A program that helps you locate information on the Internet. Signup and view all the answers

What is a website?

A collection of related web pages. Signup and view all the answers

What is the homepage of a website?

The main page of a website. Signup and view all the answers

What are internal links?

Hyperlinks that connect to another page on a website. Signup and view all the answers

What are external links?

Hyperlinks that connect to another website. Signup and view all the answers

What does HTML stand for?

Hyper Text Markup Language. Signup and view all the answers

What does HTTP stand for?

Hyper Text Transfer Protocol. Signup and view all the answers

What is Chrome?

Google's web browser. Signup and view all the answers

What does the back button do in Chrome?

Return to the previous page. Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of the forward button in Chrome?

Moves you forward a page. Signup and view all the answers

What does the reload button do?

Used to refresh or update a page. Signup and view all the answers

What is the home button in Chrome?

Loads the default web page or homepage. Signup and view all the answers

What is the omnibox in Chrome?

The search bar and address bar combined. Signup and view all the answers

What are Chrome extensions?

Programs that add functionality or new features to your web browser. Signup and view all the answers

What does the apps icon in Chrome do?

Access to Google apps. Signup and view all the answers

What does the settings icon in Chrome allow you to do?

Customize the Chrome web browser. Signup and view all the answers

What is tabbed browsing?

A feature that allows you to open multiple websites within one web browser window. Signup and view all the answers

What are bookmarks?

A user-defined list of favorite or frequently visited websites. Signup and view all the answers

What does the history function do?

Keeps track of previously viewed websites. Signup and view all the answers

What does URL stand for?

Uniform Resource Locator. Signup and view all the answers

Identify the parts of the URL 'http://www.google.com'.

<ol> <li>A Protocol (HTTP), 2. : (colon), 3. // (forward slash), 4. Subdomain (www), 5. Domain (google), 6. Top-level domain or extension (.com)</li> </ol> Signup and view all the answers

What is a subdomain?

An Internet domain that is part of a primary domain. Signup and view all the answers

What is a domain?

An identification string that defines an Internet authority. Signup and view all the answers

What is a top-level domain (TLD)?

The most general part of a domain name in an Internet address. Signup and view all the answers

What does .com represent?

Commercial TLD. Signup and view all the answers

What does .gov represent?

Government TLD. Signup and view all the answers

What does .edu represent?

Education TLD. Signup and view all the answers

What does .org represent?

Organization TLD. Signup and view all the answers

What does .net represent?

Network TLD. Signup and view all the answers

What does .mil represent?

Military TLD. Signup and view all the answers

What does HTTPS stand for?

Hyper Text Transfer Protocol Secure. Signup and view all the answers

What are cookies?

Small pieces of information in text format downloaded to your computer when you visit websites. Signup and view all the answers

How are cookies used?

Cookies are used to collect, store, and share information. Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

World Wide Web (WWW)

Stands for World Wide Web, a service of the Internet based on hypertext.

Web Browser

Software application that enables users to access and view contents on the WWW.

Examples of Web Browsers

Safari, Firefox, Chrome, and Internet Explorer are common web browsers available on various platforms.

Hypertext

A method of information presentation where the reading sequence is determined by the user.

Hyperlink

Clickable, underlined or highlighted text or images directing users to different web pages.

Internet vs. WWW

The Internet refers to the physical connection of hardware, while the WWW is software operating on it.

Search Engine

Programs that help locate information online; popular examples include Google, Bing, and Yahoo.

Website

A collection of interrelated web pages grouped under a common domain.

Homepage

The main or introductory page of a website, often termed the index page.

Internal Links

Hyperlinks that connect different pages within the same website.

External Links

Hyperlinks that redirect users to pages on different websites.

HTML

Stands for Hypertext Markup Language, the primary language used for creating web pages.

HTTP

Stands for Hypertext Transfer Protocol, essential for data communication on the WWW.

Chrome

A web browser developed by Google, known for its speed and features.

Back Button (Chrome)

Functionality that returns users to the previous page visited.

Forward Button (Chrome)

Allows navigation forward to a page if previously accessed via the back button.

Reload Button (Chrome)

Refreshes or updates the current webpage, useful for fixing loading errors.

Home Button (Chrome)

Directs users to their designated homepage; customizable in settings.

Omnibox (Chrome)

Combines the search and address bar, allowing entry of queries or URLs.

Chrome Extensions

Add-ons that enhance browser functionality, examples include Google Drive.

Apps Icon (Chrome)

Provides access to Google apps such as Docs, Slides, and Sheets.

Settings Icon (Chrome)

Opens customization options for the Chrome browser, including search engine preferences.

Tabbed Browsing

Feature enabling users to open multiple websites within one browser window.

Bookmarks

User-defined lists for easy access to favorite or frequently visited websites.

History

A record of previously viewed websites, useful for revisiting.

URL

Stands for Uniform Resource Locator, serving as a web address.

Parts of a URL

Consists of protocol (HTTP), subdomain (www), domain (google), and TLD (.com).

Subdomain

A domain that is part of a primary domain, such as mail.google.com.

Domain

A unique identifier representing an Internet authority; examples include Google and Microsoft.

Top-Level Domain (TLD)

The most general segment in a domain name, identified by extensions like .com, .gov, and .edu.

Types of TLDs

Commercial (e.g., .com), Government (e.g., .gov), Education (e.g., .edu), Organization (e.g., .org), Network (e.g., .net), and Military (e.g., .mil).

HTTPS

Secure version of HTTP, ensuring encrypted communication between browser and website.

Cookies

Small data files downloaded to a user's computer that store information about websites visited.

How Cookies Are Used

Employed to collect, store, and share user information for enhanced browsing experiences.

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Test your knowledge of web browsers and the World Wide Web with these flashcards. Learn key terms like WWW, web browsers, and hypertext along with examples of popular browsers. Perfect for anyone looking to strengthen their understanding of web technology.