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What differentiates a website from a webpage?
What differentiates a website from a webpage?
- A webpage is a collection of websites, while a website is a single page.
- A website is an online application, while a webpage is a static file.
- A website is accessed via browsers, while a webpage is accessed via search engines.
- A website consists of multiple webpages, while a webpage is one part of a website. (correct)
Which of these correctly describes the World Wide Web (WWW)?
Which of these correctly describes the World Wide Web (WWW)?
- The WWW is mainly designed for educational institutions and does not support commercial activities.
- The WWW is synonymous with the internet and serves as its foundation.
- The WWW functions independently of the internet and has its unique infrastructure.
- The WWW is a service that operates on the internet, which is a network of computers. (correct)
Which of the following is an example of a content aggregator?
Which of the following is an example of a content aggregator?
- A directory service listing various local businesses
- A blog that publishes personal stories
- A news aggregation website collecting articles from various sources (correct)
What does B2C stand for in e-commerce terminology?
What does B2C stand for in e-commerce terminology?
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Which of the following best describes a media sharing site?
Which of the following best describes a media sharing site?
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Which of these options does NOT represent a universal payment method?
Which of these options does NOT represent a universal payment method?
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What is the primary function of a sidebar on a webpage?
What is the primary function of a sidebar on a webpage?
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Which of the following accurately describes the IETF?
Which of the following accurately describes the IETF?
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What is a specialty search engine designed to do?
What is a specialty search engine designed to do?
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Which statement is true about search engine spiders/crawlers?
Which statement is true about search engine spiders/crawlers?
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What is the main purpose of a search engine filter?
What is the main purpose of a search engine filter?
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Which domain extensions are associated with highly credible sources?
Which domain extensions are associated with highly credible sources?
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What does the Fair Use Doctrine allow?
What does the Fair Use Doctrine allow?
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What is the purpose of a citation in research?
What is the purpose of a citation in research?
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What is the definition of a search engine hit?
What is the definition of a search engine hit?
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Which of the following best describes Intellectual Property Rights?
Which of the following best describes Intellectual Property Rights?
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Web in Daily Life
- The World Wide Web (WWW) is a service that operates on the internet, but the internet is the network of computers that the web uses
- The top-level domains are the final part of a domain name, for example, .biz/.com/.Edu/.gov/.int/
- The Internet Engineering Task Force (IETF): An open organization responsible for the development and maintenance of internet standards
- Examples of Devices Used to Access the Web: Phones, PCs, Smart Watches, Tablets, Laptops
- Companies That Create Web Compatible Devices: Apple, IBM, Samsung, Dell, HP
Describe Websites & Webpages
- The first website: info.cern.ch
- Blog: A regularly updated website
- Content Aggregator: A website that collects data from multiple webpages
- Examples of Media Sharing Sites: Instagram, Facebook, Pinterest, Twitter, YouTube
- Online Social Network: Allows people to connect socially
- Examples of Search Engines: Google, Bing, Fire Fox, Microsoft edge
- Wiki: Enables collaboration and content structuring by its users
- Header/Banner: A section at the top that primarily contains a logo, navigation, and other information
- Body: Contains key information, typically in the center of the page.
- Sidebar: An enclosed section with text on the side of a page
E-commerce
- E-commerce: Buying and selling goods through online sources
- E-Commerce Platforms: Amazon, Shopify, Big Cartel.
- B2C: Selling products directly to consumers
- C2C: Consumer selling directly to consumers
- B2B: Transaction between two businesses
- 3D Secure: An authentication method that adds an extra layer of security
- TLS: A method of security that involves data encryption.
- Universal Payment Methods: Cash, Debit Card, Credit Card
- Newer Payment Methods: Google Pay, Apple Pay, Venmo, Cash App, PayPal
- Convenience of E-commerce: Ability to place orders from remote locations, avoiding store visits, wider product variety, 24/7 availability
Search Engines
- Information Literacy: An individual's ability to gather and comprehend information
- Search Engine Spiders/Crawlers: Programs that automatically scan information for search engines to index
- Search Engine Indexes: Organizing and storing information from webpages
- Search Engine Hit: When a search engine provides a webpage, document, or database that matches the search query
- Search Engine AD: A paid promotion that appears on the screen of your search engine results
- Search Engine Sponsored Link: A paid link that appears on search engines
- Search Engine Filter: A tool that narrows down the search results to further match specific criteria
- Search Engine Boolean Operator: Using words and symbols such as "And," "Or," and "Not" to refine or broaden search results
Online Research
- Specialty Search Engine: A search engine that provides more relevant information on specific topics
- Evaluating a Source's Reliability: Checking if information is up to date
- Highly Credible Sources: .gov and .edu domains
- Intellectual Property Rights: Rights protecting creators' control over their work for a specific period
- Violation of Copyright: Using another's work without proper citation or permission
- Public Domain: Collection of works that do not fall under Intellectual Property Rights
- Fair Use Doctrine: Allowing limited use of copyrighted material without copyright holders' permission
- Creative Commons: Copyright holders sharing work while maintaining ownership
- Ethics: Principles and integrity
- Citation: Giving credit to the owner of a source
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