Internet and its uses ( CS ) Flashcards
What is the difference between the Internet and the World Wide Web?
The Internet is the global network infrastructure for data transfer, while the World Wide Web is a service for information sharing using the Internet.
What does URL stand for?
Uniform Resource Locator
Fill in the blank: The protocol used to send web pages is _____
HTTP
What is the purpose of HTTPS?
To send and receive web pages and form data in an encrypted format.
What does HTML stand for?
Hypertext Markup Language
List at least three features of web browsers.
- Storing bookmarks and favourites
- Recording user history
- Allowing use of multiple tabs
What does the address bar in a web browser allow users to do?
Enter a web address.
True or False: Browsers assume HTTP or HTTPS if no protocol is specified.
True
What are bookmarks in web browsers also known as in Microsoft browsers?
Favourites
What is the purpose of the user browsing history in web browsers?
To keep a record of all web pages visited along with the time and date.
What is the function of tabs in web browsers?
To allow many web pages to remain open at the same time.
Fill in the blank: The full web address specifies the protocol, _____, and the webpage or file name.
domain name
What is the main purpose of a web browser?
To render (show) web pages.
What does the tag <h1> represent in HTML?
A heading
What does the <p> tag represent in HTML?
A new paragraph
Fill in the blank: The HTML document starts with the tag _____
<!DOCTYPE html>
What are the main components specified in a URL?
- Protocol
- Domain name
- Webpage or file path
True or False: HTTP is a secure protocol for sending personal information.
False
What does the term ‘rendering’ refer to in the context of web browsers?
Displaying web pages.
List two other services that make use of the Internet apart from the World Wide Web.
- File Transfer Protocol (FTP)
- Voice over IP (VoIP)
