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What is the primary function of a domain name?
What is the primary function of a domain name?
- To locate an organization or entity on the Internet (correct)
- To represent a geographical location
- To serve as a storage space for files
- To encode data for secure transmission
What does a URL specifically represent?
What does a URL specifically represent?
- A method for transferring files
- A type of web browser
- A unique code for IP addresses
- The network location of a resource (correct)
Which of the following is an example of a generic top-level domain (TLD)?
Which of the following is an example of a generic top-level domain (TLD)?
- .tv
- .com (correct)
- .uk
- .jp
What is the significance of a country code TLD?
What is the significance of a country code TLD?
What role does the Domain Name System (DNS) play in web browsing?
What role does the Domain Name System (DNS) play in web browsing?
Which of the following describes a Uniform Resource Identifier (URI)?
Which of the following describes a Uniform Resource Identifier (URI)?
What is the primary purpose of the Transmission Control Protocol (TCP)?
What is the primary purpose of the Transmission Control Protocol (TCP)?
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of a top-level domain (TLD)?
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of a top-level domain (TLD)?
What role does the Internet Protocol (IP) play in data transmission?
What role does the Internet Protocol (IP) play in data transmission?
How are messages sent over the Internet broken down for transmission?
How are messages sent over the Internet broken down for transmission?
Which statement about IP addresses is TRUE?
Which statement about IP addresses is TRUE?
What is an octet in the context of an IP address?
What is an octet in the context of an IP address?
What typically follows the numeric IP address assigned to a device?
What typically follows the numeric IP address assigned to a device?
Which of the following statements about TCP/IP is correct?
Which of the following statements about TCP/IP is correct?
What prevails when data packets reach their destination in a network?
What prevails when data packets reach their destination in a network?
What is responsible for moving network traffic directed by the Internet Protocol?
What is responsible for moving network traffic directed by the Internet Protocol?
What was a significant factor in the growth of the Internet during the 1990s?
What was a significant factor in the growth of the Internet during the 1990s?
Who developed the World Wide Web?
Who developed the World Wide Web?
What was Mosaic in the context of Internet development?
What was Mosaic in the context of Internet development?
How did personal computers contribute to the growth of the Internet in the 1990s?
How did personal computers contribute to the growth of the Internet in the 1990s?
What defines the World Wide Web?
What defines the World Wide Web?
What is a Local Area Network (LAN) primarily characterized by?
What is a Local Area Network (LAN) primarily characterized by?
What is the primary purpose of a Wide Area Network (WAN)?
What is the primary purpose of a Wide Area Network (WAN)?
What does the Internet Backbone refer to?
What does the Internet Backbone refer to?
In the client/server model, what role does a client play?
In the client/server model, what role does a client play?
Which of the following statements is true about networks?
Which of the following statements is true about networks?
What characterizes a dynamic website?
What characterizes a dynamic website?
Which of the following is NOT a function of the Internet protocols?
Which of the following is NOT a function of the Internet protocols?
What is the primary purpose of FTP?
What is the primary purpose of FTP?
Which protocol is specifically used for sending emails?
Which protocol is specifically used for sending emails?
How do web browsers typically obtain web pages?
How do web browsers typically obtain web pages?
Which protocol is used for receiving emails?
Which protocol is used for receiving emails?
Which type of website content is created dynamically?
Which type of website content is created dynamically?
What is a characteristic of HTTP?
What is a characteristic of HTTP?
Study Notes
Web Servers and HTTP
- Web servers respond to HTTP requests from web browsers, facilitating web page retrieval.
TCP/IP: Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol
- TCP/IP is the official communication protocol of the Internet, ensuring reliable communication.
- TCP ensures data integrity by splitting files/messages into packets.
- IP routes packets to their destination addresses and forwards them via routers.
IP Addresses
- Each Internet-connected device has a unique numeric IP address composed of four octets (e.g., 173.194.116.72 for Google).
- An IP address can correspond to a domain name for easier access.
Domain Name System (DNS)
- DNS locates organizations on the Internet by associating domain names with IP addresses.
- It divides the Internet into logical groups, simplifying navigation.
Uniform Resource Identifier (URI) and URL
- URI identifies resources on the Internet.
- URL is a type of URI specifying the network location of resources like web pages and files.
Top-Level Domain (TLD)
- TLD identifies the right-most part of a domain name, with examples including .com, .org, .edu, and more.
Country Code TLDs
- Two-character codes represent the geographical location of websites (e.g., .uk for the United Kingdom).
- Domain names with country codes can often be registered regardless of the registrant's location.
Types of Websites
- Dynamic Websites generate pages in real-time using server-side scripting languages (e.g., PHP, ASP.NET).
Internet Protocols
- Protocols define rules for communication between clients and servers, with multiple protocols required for Internet functionality.
File Transfer Protocol (FTP)
- FTP facilitates file exchange between computers, commonly used by developers to upload web files.
Email Protocols
- Sending emails uses SMTP (Simple Mail Transfer Protocol).
- Receiving emails is handled by POP (Post Office Protocol) and IMAP (Internet Mail Access Protocol).
Hypertext Transfer Protocol (HTTP)
- HTTP governs the exchange of files (text, images, video) on the Web, with web browsers sending requests for files.
The Internet
- The Internet is a global network of interconnected computer networks.
Growth of the Internet in the 1990s
- Key growth factors include the removal of the ban on commercial activity and the development of the World Wide Web by Tim Berners-Lee.
- The launch of the Mosaic browser and the affordability of personal computers also contributed to growth.
The World Wide Web
- A graphical user interface for accessing information stored on web servers connected to the Internet.
Network Overview
- A network consists of multiple computers connected for communication and resource sharing.
Types of Networks
- LAN (Local Area Network) – confined to a single building/group of buildings.
- WAN (Wide Area Network) – connects computers over large geographic distances, often using public networks.
Internet Infrastructure
- The Internet Backbone consists of high-capacity communication links that handle data from smaller interconnected links.
Client/Server Model
- In the client/server relationship, the client requests services (like files) from the server, establishing a network interaction framework.
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This quiz covers essential topics related to web servers, HTTP, and the TCP/IP protocols. Additionally, it explores how IP addresses and DNS facilitate communication and resource identification on the Internet. Test your knowledge of the architecture that supports the digital world.
