Web Development Basics Quiz

Questions and Answers

What is the purpose of the index page of a website?

To direct users to the contact information.

To serve as the default landing page for the site. (correct)

To provide information on web page protocols.

To display advertisements.

Which protocol is used for accessing secure web pages?

File Transfer Protocol (FTP)

Internet Control Message Protocol (ICMP)

Secure HyperText Transfer Protocol (HTTPS) (correct)

HyperText Transfer Protocol (HTTP)

What is required along with TCP/IP for accessing a web page from a server?

Domain Name System (DNS)

Simple Mail Transfer Protocol (SMTP)

HyperText Transfer Protocol (HTTP) (correct)

File Transfer Protocol (FTP)

What constitutes a website?

Multiple web pages designed for a specific purpose. Signup and view all the answers

How does a web browser access a website hosted on a server?

Using the Uniform Resource Locator (URL). Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is true about a web server?

It stores the files for websites and serves them to clients. Signup and view all the answers

What role does a web browser play in the context of a website?

It serves as the client accessing the web pages. Signup and view all the answers

What kind of information can typically be found on the index page of a website?

Links to other web pages within the site. Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Website Definition and Structure

A website is a collection of web pages designed for a specific organizational purpose.
Websites can be hosted on multiple web servers and utilize a single domain name.
The default web page of a website is known as the index page, which is accessed via a Uniform Resource Locator (URL).

Example of a Website Access

Example URL for accessing a website: http://www.ignou.ac.in.
Accessing this URL displays the index page of IGNOU’s website, from which users can navigate to additional links.

Client-Server Model

A website operates on a client-server model.
The client is typically a web browser that requests access to the website hosted on a web server via the Internet.

Protocols for Web Access

Access to a web page involves protocols, primarily based on TCP/IP, the fundamental Internet communication protocol.
HyperText Transfer Protocol (HTTP) is the standard protocol for transferring web pages from server to client browser.

Secure Web Access

For secure transactions, such as online banking, Secure HyperText Transfer Protocol (HTTPS) is used.
HTTPS employs data encryption to safeguard data during transfer, ensuring security for sensitive information.

Additional Resources

Further information on these topics can be found in course BCS-052.

Description

Test your knowledge of website definitions, access methods, and the client-server model. This quiz will cover key concepts such as web protocols and the structure of web pages. Perfect for beginners in web development.