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The internet and it's uses (Paper 1) Flashcards

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1
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What are the names for the different sections in a URL?

A

-Protocol
-Host
-Domain name
-Webpage/filename

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What does URL stand for?

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Uniform Resource locator

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What is the protocol?

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https

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What is the host?

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www

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What is an example of the domain name?

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cambridgeinternation.org

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What is an example of a webpage/filename?

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index.html

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What is a protocol?

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A set of rules for communication between devices

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What is HyperText transfer protocol (HTTP)?

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Is the standard protocol used to communicate across the web. It is sent in plaintext

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What is HyperText Transfer Protocol secure (HTTPS)?

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It is a secure protocol meaning any data transmitted is encrypted and cannot be understood by anyone intercepting it

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What are examples of functions of a web browser?

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-Storing bookmarks and favorites
-Storing cookies
-Recording user history
-Allowing use of multiple tabs
-Providing an address bar

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What is HTML?

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The standard markup language for creating web pages

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What is the role of a domain name server?

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To convert a website address into an IP address so that a browser on a client machine can make a request to the correct web server

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What is the role of cookies?

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Text files with small pieces of data used to track user preferences

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What are the 2 types of cookies

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Session cookies
Persistent cookies

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What are session cookies?

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Session cookies are created and replaced each time a user visits a website

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What are persistent cookies?

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Persistent cookies are created and saved on the first visit and retained until they expire

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Describe the process of SSL and how it provides a secure connection

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-SSL is a security protocol
-It encrypts data that is sent
-Using digital certificates
-Which are sent to the user’s browser
-That contain the public key
-That can be used to authenticate

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