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WorksheetsIWA L6 Web Hosting Basics Quiz
Total questions: 12
Worksheet time: 6mins
What is web hosting?
The process of creating a website using HTML, CSS, and images.
The process of storing your website's files on a special computer called a server.
The process of designing a website layout.
The process of accessing the internet through a browser.
What is the main advantage of VPS (Virtual Private Server) hosting compared to shared hosting?
It is the cheapest option available.
It provides more control and better performance.
It allows you to rent an entire physical server.
It is highly scalable and reliable.
What is a key feature of cloud hosting?
It is the cheapest option for beginners.
It provides dedicated portions of a server.
It runs on a network of servers and is highly scalable.
Which files are sent back by the web server when a request is received?
HTML, CSS, and images.
DNS and IP address files.
Browser configuration files.
Millisecond response files.
What protocol is commonly used in web hosting to ensure secure communication?
HTTP/HTTPS
FTP
SMTP
POP3
What does DNS stand for in the context of web hosting?
Domain Name System
Data Network Service
Digital Node Server
Dynamic Network Solution
Why are web servers always connected to the internet and run 24/7?
To ensure the site is always accessible
To prevent hacking attempts
To ensure users cannot download files
What is Nginx (Engine-X) primarily known for?
High resource usage and slow speed
Speed and low resource usage
Limited configurability
Why is HTTPS important for login pages and payments?
It ensures faster loading of pages
It prevents data from being intercepted or tampered with
It reduces the cost of web hosting
It eliminates the need for a server
What is the role of your computer after DNS translates a domain name into an IP address?
It encrypts the IP address for security
It uses the IP address to locate the correct server and request site files
It stores the IP address for future use
What is a database in the context of web hosting?
A system to store and retrieve content in a structured way
A tool to design websites
A programming language for creating websites
A type of web server
What helps in translating www.arden.ac.uk into a machine-readable address (e.g., 192.168.1.1).
DNS
UPS
HTTPS
MySQL
