Technical Terms - Internet (A-Z) - Traceback

What is trackback used for?

• Designing web pages

• Creating new websites

• Sending notifications to a website about a link

• Sending emails

When was trackback first implemented?

• 2005

• 2010

• 2002

• 1999

Which Web development tools support trackback?

• Movable Type, Wordpress, Typo

• LinkedIn, Pinterest, Reddit

• Google, Facebook, Twitter

• Instagram, TikTok, Snapchat

How can a webmaster inform another website about adding a link?

• By sending a letter

• By linking to a trackback link

• By sending a text message

• By making a phone call

What is required for the trackback system to work?

• Both websites must support trackback

• Only one website needs to support trackback

• No requirements

• Both websites must be on the same platform

Which type of websites primarily use trackback?

• News websites

• Social media platforms

• E-commerce sites

• Blogs

How can you tell if a site supports trackback?

• By checking the weather forecast

• By finding a 'Trackback link' or 'Trackback URL' at the end of an article

• By counting the number of images on the site

• By looking at the site's logo

What does the number next to a trackback link indicate?

• The number of shares on social media

• The number of likes on the blog

• The number of comments on the blog

• The number of trackbacks linking back to the blog

Which platform first implemented trackback?

• Blogger

• Typo

• Wordpress

• Movable Type

What happens when a user adds a trackback link to a blog post?

• The user receives a notification from the blog

• The original blogger is notified that the user has linked to his blog

• The blog post is deleted

• The blog post is hidden from other users