Questions and Answers
What is the primary function of a web browser?
To fetch content from the World Wide Web or local storage and display it on a user's device
Which browser has the largest global market share?
Google Chrome
What is the difference between a web browser and a search engine?
A web browser displays web pages, while a search engine searches for information on the internet
What is the purpose of cookies during browsing?
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Who created the first web browser?
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Which browser gained a dominant position in the early 2000s by being bundled with Microsoft Windows?
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Which browser became the most popular in 2012?
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What are some common features shared by popular browsers?
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Why have alternative browsers gained prevalence?
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Study Notes
Web Browsers: Navigating the Internet
- A web browser is an application for accessing websites and displaying web pages on a user's screen.
- The most widely used browser is Google Chrome, with a 65% global market share on all devices.
- A web browser is not the same thing as a search engine, although the two are often confused.
- The purpose of a web browser is to fetch content from the World Wide Web or from local storage and display it on a user's device.
- Web pages usually contain hyperlinks to other pages and resources.
- During browsing, cookies received from various websites are stored by the browser.
- The first web browser, called WorldWideWeb, was created in 1990 by Sir Tim Berners-Lee.
- Microsoft gained a dominant position in the browser market in the early 2000s by bundling Internet Explorer with Microsoft Windows.
- Google debuted its Chrome browser in 2008, which became the most popular browser in 2012.
- Alternative browsers such as Brave, Epic, Maxthon, and Opera have gained prevalence due to their increased customization and privacy.
- The most popular browsers share many features in common, such as browsing history, bookmarks, extensions, and password management.
- Browser vendors regularly patch security holes, and users are encouraged to keep their browser software updated.
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Think you know everything about web browsers? Test your knowledge with this quiz on navigating the internet. From the history of the first web browser to the most widely used browser today, this quiz covers it all. Learn about the features and functions of different browsers, their security measures, and more. Challenge yourself and see how much you really know about the tool that helps you access the World Wide Web.
