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Which of the following is a primary function of a web browser?
Which of the following is a primary function of a web browser?
- Editing documents
- Playing music
- Displaying websites (correct)
- Sending emails
Which of the following is NOT a commonly used web browser?
Which of the following is NOT a commonly used web browser?
- Safari
- Mozilla Firefox
- Microsoft Word (correct)
- Google Chrome
Which of the following is NOT a primary function of a web browser?
Which of the following is NOT a primary function of a web browser?
- Managing bookmarks
- Streaming videos
- Printing documents (correct)
- Downloading files
What is the difference between a web browser and a search engine?
What is the difference between a web browser and a search engine?
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Web Browsers Overview
- A web browser primarily serves to access, retrieve, and display content on the Internet.
- Key functions include rendering HTML pages, interpreting CSS styles, executing JavaScript, and allowing user interactions.
Commonly Used Web Browsers
- Common web browsers include Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox, Microsoft Edge, and Safari.
- Browsers may vary in features, performance, and supported technologies.
Non-Primary Functions of Web Browsers
- Web browsers do not inherently provide search capabilities; this function is performed by search engines.
- Browsers are not designed for complex data management or database queries, which may require specialized software.
Web Browser vs. Search Engine
- A web browser is software used to navigate the web, while a search engine is a tool that enables users to find information by querying indexes of web content.
- Browsers download and render web pages, whereas search engines catalog and retrieve data from those pages based on user queries.
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