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WorksheetsUnderstanding URLs and Web Concepts
Total questions: 50
Worksheet time: 25mins
What is the main purpose of a URL?
To store data
To locate a resource on the web
To encrypt information
To start a video
Which part of the URL identifies the domain name?
Path
Protocol
Domain name
Port
What does DNS stand for?
Domain Name System
Digital Network Service
Data Node Server
Domain Number Socket
The IP address of a server is used to:
Name the website
Identify the device on a network
Create a logo
Encrypt pages
A web browser uses which protocol most commonly for websites?
FTP
HTTP/HTTPS
SMTP
SSH
What is the function of a web server?
To store and send web pages to clients
To create computer games
To print documents
To manage emails only
Which of the following is NOT a part of a URL?
Domain name
Path
IP address of your computer
Protocol
What does HTTPS indicate?
The page is hosted on a secure server
The page is a video
The page is blocked
The page is a script
What is an IP address?
A domain name
A unique number identifying a device on a network
A type of file
A software license
If you type a URL and the page loads, what have you used?
A protocol
A domain name
A browser
All of the above
What is the main job of a domain name?
Store email
Make the website look colorful
Provide a memorable address for a website
Encrypt data
Which component tells the browser which resource to fetch on the server?
The path
The port
The cookie
The banner
Which device acts as an intermediary to translate domain names to IP addresses?
Router
DNS server
Modem
Switch
What is the most common protocol used to view web pages?
FTP
HTTP/HTTPS
SMTP
Telnet
What is a “domain name server” (DNS) primarily used for?
Hosting websites
Storing files
Translating domain names into IP addresses
Printing documents
Which part of a URL usually comes after the domain name?
Protocol
Path
Port
IP address
What happens when you click a hyperlink?
The browser saves your settings
The browser loads another web page or resource
The browser restarts
The browser updates your OS
What does a web server send back to your browser after you request a page?
A cookie
A video
The web page content
A printer file
Which of the following is a valid part of a URL?
port number
file extension
password
all of the above
What is the purpose of the “path” in a URL?
It names the server
It points to a specific resource on the server
It switches networks
It stores cookies
What does the domain name tell you?
The exact file to open
The server’s physical location
The address of the website’s main server
The browser version
Which of these is a domain name example?
192.168.0.1
http
www.example.com
/home
What is the function of a web browser?
To write emails
To download and display web pages
To edit photos
To manage printers
Which part of a URL is the protocol?
http:// or https://
www
/path
.com
If a website uses HTTPS, what does that imply about security?
Traffic is unencrypted
Traffic is encrypted
The site is offline
The site is invalid
Which device typically provides an Internet connection to your home network?
Printer
Router
Keyboard
Monitor
What is the main difference between a URL and a domain name?
URL includes the domain plus a path; domain name is just the address
URL is only for emails; domain name is for websites
URL is mobile only; domain name is desktop only
They are the same
When you see a padlock icon in the browser, what does it indicate?
The site is popular
The connection is secure
The site is not loading
The site is blocked
Which of the following best describes a URL?
A map to a web resource
A program
A video file
An email address
What is the typical use of the “www” prefix?
It always indicates a secure site
It is a subdomain often used for the main website
It stores cookies
It is used for FTP only
What is the path in the URL https://www.example.com/about/us?
https
www
example.com
/about/us
If the DNS cannot resolve a domain name, what happens?
The page loads anyway
A 404 error is shown
The browser cannot reach the website
The DNS server is updated automatically
Which of the following is a safe practice when using URLs?
Enter your password in the URL bar
Click on suspicious shortened links
Check for a secure connection (https) before entering sensitive data
Share URLs publicly without verifying authenticity
What does a 404 error indicate?
Server error
Page not found
Redirect
Unauthorized access
What does a domain name look like?
192.0.2.1
example.org
/path/index.html
http
What is the main purpose of a CSS file?
To structure content
To style the appearance
To store images
To run server-side code
Which component is NOT part of the URL?
Protocol
Domain
IP address stored on your computer
Path
What is a “uniform resource locator”?
A recipe for a website
A protocol for file transfer
The full address used to access a resource on the Internet
A type of database
Which of the following is true about IP addresses?
They are always the same for every site
They identify devices on a network
They are not used in web browsing
They are only used for emails
What is the first part of a URL typically called?
The domain name
The path
The protocol
The query
What is the main difference between HTTP and HTTPS?
HTTPS uses encryption
HTTP is faster
HTTPS sends data via email
They are identical
What does the browser do after receiving a DNS result?
Stores the domain name in a file
Sends a request to the IP address
Converts the page to a video
Disconnects from the network
Which of the following is a valid domain name?
http://example
example.org
123.45.67
/home
What is the typical purpose of a web page’s path?
To indicate the type of data
To navigate to a specific resource
To set user permissions
To create a new server
Which of the following would best describe a URL?
A local file path only
A web page address
A command to the OS
A database query
What does a “secure connection” ensure when visiting a website?
The page is always free
The data sent between you and the site is encrypted
The site will never ask for your password
The site loads instantly
When you see a browser address starting with https://, what can you expect?
A video is playing
A secure connection
The site is blocked
The page is a form only
What is the primary use of a URL in everyday browsing?
To run software
To locate a resource on the web
To print documents
To install apps
Which term refers to translating a domain name to an IP address?
Hosting
DNS resolution
Rendering
Caching
Which part of a URL identifies the resource being requested?
Protocol
Domain
Path
Port
