Understanding Internet and WWW

What is the primary difference between the Internet and the World Wide Web?

• The Internet is the infrastructure; the World Wide Web is a service that operates on it.

• The Internet is only for email; the World Wide Web is for browsing.

• The Internet is a service; the World Wide Web is the infrastructure.

• The Internet is a type of software; the World Wide Web is hardware.

Which of the following is a web protocol: HTTP, FTP, or SMTP?

• HTTP

• IMAP

• SFTP

• HTTPS

What does HTTP stand for?

• Hyperlink Transfer Protocol

• High Transfer Text Protocol

• Hypertext Transfer Protocol

• Hypertext Transmission Protocol

What is the function of a web browser?

• The function of a web browser is to access and display web content.

• To create web content

• To store files on a computer

• To manage network security

Name one popular web browser.

• Google Chrome

• Microsoft Edge

• Safari

• Mozilla Firefox

What is the purpose of HTTPS compared to HTTP?

• HTTP is more secure than HTTPS for online transactions.

• HTTPS is used only for video streaming services.

• HTTPS is faster than HTTP due to less data transfer.

• The purpose of HTTPS compared to HTTP is to provide a secure communication channel over the internet.

What does a URL stand for?

• Unique Resource Locator

• Universal Resource Link

• Uniform Resource Locator

• Uniform Resource Language

How does a web browser retrieve a webpage?

• A web browser retrieves a webpage by sending an HTTP request to a web server and receiving the HTML response.

• A web browser retrieves a webpage by scanning the local hard drive for files.

• A web browser retrieves a webpage by downloading it from a USB drive.

• A web browser retrieves a webpage by sending a text message to the website owner.

What is phishing in the context of online safety?

• Phishing refers to the process of creating strong passwords for online accounts.

• Phishing is a fraudulent attempt to obtain sensitive information by disguising as a trustworthy entity in electronic communications.

• Phishing is a method of securing sensitive information through encryption.

• Phishing is a technique used to enhance online privacy and security.

What are cookies in web browsing?

• Cookies are a type of web browser software that enhances speed.

• Cookies are small data files stored on a user's device by a web browser to remember information about the user.

• Cookies are temporary internet files that are deleted after each session.

• Cookies are large files that store user passwords securely.