Web Technologies Lesson 5

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What is a characteristic of dynamic pages?

They are affected by user input or preferences. (correct)
They are static and do not change.
They require manual updates from the developer.
They contain only textual information.

Which of the following is an example of a blog?

Wordpress (correct)
Instagram
Facebook
Wikipedia

What feature allows users to categorize content using their own keywords?

Long Tail
Folksonomy (correct)
Rich User Interface
User Participation

Which of the following defines Web 2.0?

An interactive web allowing user collaboration and sharing. (A) Signup and view all the answers

Which type of website allows users to collaborate and edit content directly?

Wikis (A) Signup and view all the answers

What does 'User Participation' in Web 2.0 imply?

Users can leave comments and reviews. (B) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a feature of video sharing websites?

Users can upload and share their video clips. (B) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a common feature of Web 2.0 applications?

Servicing based on demand. (C) Signup and view all the answers

What does Web 3.0 emphasize in its features?

Semantic web technologies (C) Signup and view all the answers

Which statement accurately describes a characteristic of an eCommerce website?

It allows users to buy products directly. (B) Signup and view all the answers

Which type of website is primarily designed to showcase previous work to potential clients?

Portfolio Website (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the defining feature of a Business Website?

It represents a business with branding and service communication. (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is a primary characteristic of Web 1.0?

Read-only web experience (A) Signup and view all the answers

How does the Semantic Web in Web 3.0 improve web content delivery?

By enabling data sharing and reuse. (C) Signup and view all the answers

Who is credited with inventing the World Wide Web?

Sir Timothy John Berners-Lee (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is a key distinction between Media Websites and Entertainment Websites?

Media websites offer reported content, not just entertainment. (C) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following best describes a Web site?

A collection of linked web pages with a common theme (D) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a feature of Web 3.0?

Static content presentation (B) Signup and view all the answers

Which of these is an example of Web 2.0?

User-generated blogs (A) Signup and view all the answers

What type of website focuses on both entertainment and reported news stories?

Media Website (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is a disadvantage of Web 1.0?

Limited user interaction (A) Signup and view all the answers

What role do hypertext links play in the World Wide Web?

They connect different documents and content (B) Signup and view all the answers

In what way does Web 2.0 enable user participation?

By enabling users to comment and create accounts (D) Signup and view all the answers

What does the term 'home page' refer to in the context of a Web site?

The main page linking to other pages on a site (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of a brochure website?

To provide a simple online presence with basic information. (C) Signup and view all the answers

Which type of website primarily aims to encourage donations for charitable causes?

Nonprofit Website (A) Signup and view all the answers

What distinguishes an educational website from other types of websites?

It provides both educational materials and information about institutions. (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is a key feature of infopreneur websites?

They sell information products such as courses and eBooks. (B) Signup and view all the answers

Which type of website is best suited for sharing personal thoughts and experiences?

Personal Website (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the main function of a web portal website?

To collect and organize information for specific user needs. (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is a common characteristic of wikis?

They allow collaborative editing on a variety of subjects. (D) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following best describes a nonprofit website?

An online presence aimed at supporting charitable causes. (B) Signup and view all the answers

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Study Notes

Learning Outcomes

Ability to explore breakthrough technologies and disruptive innovations in recent years.
Skills to identify and analyze emerging technologies.

The World Wide Web

Comprises interconnected documents and content organized into web pages with texts and graphics.
Features hypertext links for accessing related information easily.

The Website

A website is a collection of linked web pages sharing a common theme or focus.
The home page serves as the central point for navigation on the website.

Inventor of the WWW

Sir Timothy John Berners-Lee, an English engineer and computer scientist, invented the World Wide Web.
Holds professorial positions at the University of Oxford and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT).

Different Versions of Web

Web 1.0 (Read Only Static Web)
- Primarily read-only; focused on company home pages and directories.
- Designed as an "Information Portal" with a basic premise of content assembly.
- Examples include Mp3.com, home pages, and basic HTML directories.
- Disadvantages involve limited user interaction and lack of standards.
Web 2.0 (Read-Write Interactive Web)
- Allows user control over data and emphasizes user-generated content.
- Focuses on two-way interaction, engaging users through dynamic pages.
- Encourages collaboration via social media, blogging, and online communities.
- Examples include social networking sites like Facebook and Twitter, blogs like WordPress and Blogger, wikis like Wikipedia, and video sharing platforms like YouTube.
Key Features of Web 2.0
- Folksonomy for categorizing information using user-defined tags.
- Rich User Interface for dynamic content responsive to user input.
- User Participation enables content contribution from users.
- Long Tail services that charge based on usage rather than one-time purchases.
Web 3.0 (Read-write Intelligent Web)
- Introduced as a more connected, open, and intelligent web generation.
- Incorporates advanced technologies such as semantic web, machine learning, and autonomous agents.
- Aims for data sharing and reuse for delivering more targeted web content.

Types of Websites

Ecommerce Websites: Facilitate direct product purchases with shopping cart features.
Business Websites: Represent specific businesses, showcasing branding and services.
Entertainment Websites: Focus on providing entertainment content for users.
Portfolio Websites: Display examples of past work for service providers.
Media Websites: Collect and report news stories and information.
Brochure Websites: Simplified business websites for presenting essential information.
Nonprofit Websites: Serve as the online presence for nonprofits, aiding in donor engagement.
Educational Websites: Provide educational resources or information about educational institutions.
Infopreneur Websites: Focus on creating and selling information products, like courses or eBooks.
Personal Websites: For individual expression, including personal blogs and vlogs.
Web Portal Websites: Aggregate information for internal use in organizations with user-specific access.
Wiki or Community Forum: Collaborative platforms allowing shared information and user contributions, exemplified by Wikipedia.

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