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 What do you understand by the term URL?

 URL stands for Uniform Resource Locator. It is the address used to access
resources on the internet, such as websites or web pages.

 Differentiate between Web Server and Web Client.

 A Web Server is a computer system that hosts websites and delivers content to users
over the internet. A Web Client, typically a web browser, is the software used to
request and view content from a web server.

 What is a Web Browser? Give examples of any 4 web browsers.

 A Web Browser is a software application used to access and navigate the internet.
Examples include:
o Google Chrome
o Mozilla Firefox
o Microsoft Edge
o Safari

 Who developed and proposed WWW?

 The World Wide Web (WWW) was developed and proposed by Tim Berners-Lee
in 1989.

 What are the differences between WWW and the Internet?

 The Internet is a global network of interconnected computers, while the WWW is a


collection of information accessed via the Internet using web browsers. The WWW is
a service provided over the Internet.

 Differentiate between Server and a Web Server.

 A Server is a general-purpose computer that provides data or services to other


computers. A Web Server is specifically designed to serve web pages and manage
HTTP requests.

 What is a website?

 A Website is a collection of related web pages located under a single domain name,
typically managed by an individual or organization.

 Differentiate between a Website and a Web Portal.

 A Website is a collection of web pages for a specific purpose, while a Web Portal is
a gateway that provides access to various resources and services on the internet, often
aggregating information from multiple sources.
 What is a home page?

 A Home Page is the main or introductory page of a website, typically serving as the
starting point for navigation.

 What do you understand by the term Protocol? Give two examples of protocol.

 A Protocol is a set of rules that dictate how data is transmitted and received over a
network. Examples include:
o HTTP (Hypertext Transfer Protocol)
o FTP (File Transfer Protocol)

 Write any two differences between a webpage and a website.

 A Webpage is a single document on the internet, while a Website is a collection of


related web pages under one domain.
 A webpage is a part of a website, whereas a website is a collection of multiple web
pages.

 What is a blog? Who is a blogger?

 A Blog is a type of website where content is regularly updated in the form of posts. A
Blogger is someone who writes and manages a blog.

 Write any two differences between the following:

 HTTP and HTTPS:


o HTTP is unsecured, while HTTPS is secured with SSL/TLS encryption.
o HTTPS provides data integrity and protection against eavesdropping.
 Reply & Forward email:
o Reply sends your response to the original sender, while Forward sends the
email to a different recipient.
o Forwarding may include a message thread, while replying only sends your
response.
 Cc and Bcc:
o Cc (Carbon Copy) sends the email to additional recipients, visible to all.
o Bcc (Blind Carbon Copy) hides the recipients' addresses from others.
 Web browser and Web server:
o A Web Browser is a client application used to view web pages, while a Web
Server hosts web pages and serves them to clients.

 What is blogging? What are the advantages and disadvantages of blogging?

 Blogging is the act of writing and maintaining a blog.


 Advantages: Allows individuals to express their thoughts, share knowledge, and
connect with a wider audience.
 Disadvantages: Requires consistent updates, and content can be subject to plagiarism
or misuse.

 What is a URL? What are its components?


 A URL is a web address used to locate a resource on the internet. Its components
include:
o Protocol (e.g., HTTP/HTTPS)
o Domain name (e.g., www.example.com)
o Path (e.g., /folder/page.html)
o Query string (optional, e.g., ?id=123)

 The URL of the web page is: http://www.indiaisp.co.in/simonsvilla/map.html

 a) Domain name: www.indiaisp.co.in


 b) Name of the file being accessed: map.html

 Write any two advantages and disadvantages of Video conferencing.

 Advantages: Saves time and travel costs; allows real-time communication.


 Disadvantages: Requires stable internet; can lack personal interaction.

 Define the following terms:

 E-learning: Learning conducted via electronic media, typically on the internet.


 E-banking: Electronic banking services provided over the internet.
 E-shopping: The process of buying goods and services online.
 E-reservation: Booking services like tickets or hotel rooms online.
 E-governance: The use of digital technologies in government processes and services.

 Write full forms of the following:

 a) DNS: Domain Name System


 b) URL: Uniform Resource Locator
 c) FTP: File Transfer Protocol
 d) TCP/IP: Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol
 e) POP: Post Office Protocol
 f) SMTP: Simple Mail Transfer Protocol
 g) VoIP: Voice over Internet Protocol

 Briefly define the following protocols:

 FTP: Used for transferring files between a client and a server.


 SFTP: Secure File Transfer Protocol, which uses SSH to secure data transfer.
 TELNET: A protocol used to access remote computers over a network.
 SSH: Secure Shell, a protocol for secure remote login and other secure network
services.

 What is social networking? What are its advantages and disadvantages?

 Social Networking is the use of platforms like Facebook or Twitter to connect with
others.
 Advantages: Facilitates communication, networking, and information sharing.
 Disadvantages: Privacy concerns, risk of cyberbullying, and misinformation.
 What is a search engine? What role is played by the bots and crawlers?

 A Search Engine is a tool that helps users find information on the internet.
 Bots and Crawlers are automated programs that index the content of websites so it
can be searched efficiently.

 What do the following domains stand for?

 a) .com: Commercial
 b) .edu: Educational
 c) .gov: Government
 d) .mil: Military
 e) .org: Organization
 f) .co: Company or Corporate (varies by country, e.g., .co.uk for the UK)

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