The World Wide Web: Crash Course Computer Science

The World Wide Web: Crash Course Computer Science

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Interactive Video

Information Technology (IT), Architecture, Business, Social Studies

11th Grade - University

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The video explores the World Wide Web, its distinction from the internet, and its foundational elements like hyperlinks and hypertext. It delves into the structure of web pages using HTML and the evolution of web browsers. The rise of search engines, particularly Google, is discussed, highlighting the importance of backlinks. The video concludes with a discussion on net neutrality, examining the debate over equal treatment of internet data and its potential impact on innovation and competition.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the primary function of the World Wide Web?

To replace traditional telecommunication systems

To function as a standalone network

To provide a platform for distributed applications

To serve as the underlying infrastructure of the Internet

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a hyperlink?

A type of web browser

A programming language for web development

A connection between two computers

A clickable link that directs to another web page

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who conceptualized the idea of hyperlinked information?

Tim Berners-Lee

Vannevar Bush

Jonathon Fletcher

Larry Page

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the purpose of a URL?

To provide a unique address for web pages

To encrypt web pages

To serve as a backup for web servers

To compress web data

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which protocol is used to transfer web pages?

HTTP

SMTP

FTP

TCP

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the first web browser to allow graphics alongside text?

Mosaic

Internet Explorer

Mozilla

Netscape Navigator

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which university developed the Mosaic Web Browser?

Stanford University

University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

University of California, Berkeley

Massachusetts Institute of Technology

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