CrashCourse Computer Science: The World Wide Web

The video explores the World Wide Web, distinguishing it from the Internet. It covers the concept of hyperlinks and hypertext, the structure of web pages, and the role of URLs and HTTP. The video also introduces HTML and demonstrates building a simple web page. It traces the history of web browsers, highlighting Tim Berners-Lee's contributions and the development of Mosaic. The evolution of search engines, including Google's innovative approach, is discussed. Finally, the video delves into the debate on Net Neutrality, examining its potential impact on internet usage and innovation.

What is the primary function of the World Wide Web?

• To function as a standalone network

• To serve as a distributed application accessed via web browsers

• To provide a platform for email communication

• To replace the Internet

What is a hyperlink?

• A clickable link that connects web pages

• A programming language

• A type of computer virus

• A method to connect to the Internet

Who conceptualized the idea of hyperlinked information?

• Steve Jobs

• Bill Gates

• Vannevar Bush

• Tim Berners-Lee

What is the purpose of a URL?

• To encrypt web pages

• To provide a unique address for web pages

• To store web page data

• To create web page graphics

What does the HTTP command 'GET' do?

• Updates a web page

• Deletes a web page

• Retrieves a web page from a server

• Sends data to a server

What is the role of HTML in web development?

• To design web page graphics

• To manage web server connections

• To provide a markup language for creating web pages

• To encrypt web pages

Who developed the first web browser and server?

• Bill Gates

• Steve Jobs

• Tim Berners-Lee

• Larry Page

What was a significant feature of the Mosaic web browser?

• It was the first to use HTML

• It allowed graphics to be embedded alongside text

• It was the first to use CSS

• It was the first browser to support JavaScript

What was Google's innovative approach to ranking web pages?

• Using human editors to rank pages

• Counting the number of times a keyword appeared

• Analyzing the number of backlinks from reputable sites

• Randomly selecting pages

What is the main argument of Net Neutrality advocates?

• ISPs should prioritize their own content

• Market forces will naturally regulate ISPs

• All data packets should be treated equally

• Email should have higher priority than video streaming