Module 2.3: the World Wide Web Flashcards
What does WWW stand for, and what does it consist of?
World Wide Web; it is a vast collection of hyperlinked, interactive documents called web pages.
Define a web page.
document on the web that can be viewed in a web browser and is created using languages such as HTML, JavaScript, PHP, and Python.
What is a website
A group of related web pages stored at the same web address
What is the home page of a website?
The first page (or landing page) of a websit
What is a hyperlink
link connecting to another website, web page, or resource, usually underlined in blue or shown as a blue outline for graphic
What does a web server do?
It is a computer connected to the internet that hosts websites.
What is a URL
Uniform Resource Locator; a unique alphanumerical address for a web page
What is an IP address?
numerical address that uniquely identifies a computer on a network or the internet
What is a web portal?
A starting point for searching the web, offering links to different subjects (e.g., Yahoo).
Give an example of an informational website
Websites like the South African Revenue Service provide information to the public.
What is the purpose of a business or marketing website?
provide information about products or services that can be purchased (e.g., Takealot).
What does a wiki website allow
Collaborative creation and editing of web pages (e.g., Wikipedia).
Name a type of website that provides entertainment.
Websites offering videos, music, or gaming, such as YouTube.
What is a web application
Software accessed over the internet, not stored on a local computer (e.g., Gmail).
What is the function of a search engine?
program used to search documents on the web by using keywords (e.g., Google).
