The World Wide Web

Computing

Networks: from semaphores to the Internet

This device is often described as a powerful computer that provides services. One example of a service that it can provide is shared access to files such as text, images, sound, or video. What is the device?

Which of the activities below requires downloading information to your computer?

Which protocol is used for secure connections to websites?

A very powerful computer that provides services

Which of the following describes the World Wide Web?

Which of the following is a piece of software used to view information on the World Wide Web?

Which of the following stores websites on the internet?

Sites ranging from nursery schools’ to universities’

Sites used by non-profit companies such as charities

Sites used to inform and provide public services

Which of the following best describes the purpose of websites that use a “.edu” top-level domain?

Registering your details for online banking

Which of the following website activities should make use of HTTPS?

The internet is part of the World Wide Web

The World Wide Web is just one of the services provided by the internet.

You don't need an internet connection for the World Wide Web

What is the difference between the internet and the World Wide Web?

You can't trick me, they are all internet services!

What is the term given to unwanted email?

What percentage of emails sent everyday are spam?

What is the key factor in relation to the Internet of Things (IoT)?

What are the two main concerns regarding IoT devices?

The World Wide Web

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