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LANGUAGE OF THE WEB

Include an explanation of at least 10 web terms and a quiz/activity that uses them.

1. URL (Uniform Resource Locator): Explanation: A URL is the address used to access resources on the internet. Quiz Question: What does URL stand for? 2. Hyperlink: Explanation: A hyperlink is a clickable element that directs users to another location, often a different webpage. Quiz Question: What is a hyperlink, and what does it allow users to do? 3 .Browser: Explanation: A browser is a software application used to access and view websites on the internet. Quiz Question: Name three popular web browsers. 4. Search Engine: Explanation: A search engine is a web service that helps users find information on the internet by entering keywords. Quiz Question: Provide the names of two popular search engines. 5. HTML (Hypertext Markup Language): Explanation: HTML is the standard language used to create and design web pages. Quiz Question: What is HTML, and what is its primary role in web development? 6. CSS (Cascading Style Sheets): Explanation: CSS is a style sheet language used for describing the look and formatting of a document written in HTML. Quiz Question: How does CSS enhance the presentation of a website? 7. Cookies: Explanation: Cookies are small pieces of data stored on a user's device by a web browser, often for tracking and personalization. Quiz Question: What is the purpose of cookies on websites? 8. Firewall: Explanation: A firewall is a security system that monitors and controls incoming and outgoing network traffic based on predetermined security rules. Quiz Question: What is the primary function of a firewall in web security?

9. SSL/TLS (Secure Sockets Layer/Transport Layer Security): Explanation: SSL/TLS are cryptographic protocols that provide secure communication over a computer network. Quiz Question: What role do SSL/TLS protocols play in internet security? 10. Responsive Design: Explanation: Responsive design ensures that a website adapts to different devices and screen sizes, providing an optimal viewing experience. Quiz Question: Why is responsive design important for websites? Quiz/Activity: Web Terminology Challenge Instructions: Match the correct term with its definition. The address used to access resources on the internet. A. HTML B. URL C. CSS A clickable element that directs users to another location on the internet. A. Hyperlink B. Browser C. Search Engine A software application used to access and view websites on the internet. A. Firewall B. Browser C. SSL/TLS The standard language used to create and design web pages. A. Cookies B. HTML C. Responsive Design Small pieces of data stored on a user's device by a web browser. A. Cookies B. Search Engine C. Hyperlink

WHERE DID THAT COME FROM?

When did the internet start?

The internet originated in the 1960s with ARPANET, which was built by the United States Department of Defense. On October 29, 1969, the first message was successfully transmitted across ARPANET.

Why did the internet begin?

The internet originated with the construction of ARPANET in the 1960s, which was designed by the United States Department of Defense to establish a decentralized communication network resistant to nuclear assaults and to facilitate information sharing between researchers.

How did it grow into what we know today? The internet evolved as a result of technological developments and widespread adoption of protocols, primarily TCP/IP. The World Wide Web made it more accessible in the 1990s, and it is now widely used by universities, research institutes, and the general public.

When did the World Wide Web come about, and what's the difference between it and the Internet?

Tim Berners-Lee proposed the World Wide Web (WWW) in 1989, and it became publicly accessible in 1991. The internet is the overall network infrastructure, whereas the World Wide Web is a collection of content accessible via internet-connected browsers.

Timeline of the Internet (1950s to 2009): 1950s: The concept of a global communication network is proposed. 1960s: ARPANET is developed, marking the beginning of the internet. 1970s: Email is introduced, and the TCP/IP protocol is established. 1980s: The domain name system (DNS) is introduced, and the internet expands globally. 1990s: The World Wide Web becomes publicly accessible; browsers like Netscape Navigator are launched. 2000s: Broadband internet becomes widespread; social media platforms like Facebook and Twitter emerge. 2009: The internet surpasses 1 billion users globally. Timeline Embed Code (using classtools.net)                                                                                  

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