Lesson details

Key learning points

  1. In this lesson, we will introduce the key components of the World Wide Web. We will understand the difference between HTTP and HTTPS protocols.

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7 Questions

Q1.
What is the difference between the internet and the World Wide Web?
Nothing, they are the same thing
The internet is part of the World Wide Web
Correct answer: 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
Q2.
Who created the internet?
Bill Gates
Google
The British government
Correct answer: The United States military
Q3.
Which of these are NOT internet services
Email
Instant messaging
Internet of Things (IoT)
Media streaming
Online gaming
Voice over IP (VoIP)
World Wide Web
Correct answer: You can't trick me, they are all internet services!
Q4.
What is the term given to unwanted email?
Junk
Recycled
Correct answer: Spam
Span
Q5.
What percentage of emails sent everyday are spam?
39%
48%
Correct answer: 56%
65%
Q6.
What is the key factor in relation to the Internet of Things (IoT)?
Bluetooth
Correct answer: Connectivity
Distance of the devices from each other
Fibre optic cables
Q7.
What are the two main concerns regarding IoT devices?
Cost and location
Location and privacy
Correct answer: Privacy and security
Security and cost

8 Questions

Q1.
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?
Hub
Network
Router
Correct answer: Server
Q2.
Which of the activities below requires downloading information to your computer?
Adding an image to a blog post
Correct answer: Browsing a web page
Posting a comment online
Putting a video online
Q3.
Which protocol is used for secure connections to websites?
HTTP
Correct answer: HTTPS
IP
TCP
Q4.
Which of the following describes the World Wide Web?
A very powerful computer that provides services
A worldwide network of computers
Two or more computers connected together
Correct answer: Websites, web pages, and links
Q5.
Which of the following is a piece of software used to view information on the World Wide Web?
URL
Correct answer: Web browser
Web page
Web server
Q6.
Which of the following stores websites on the internet?
URL
Web browser
Web page
Correct answer: Web server
Q7.
Which of the following best describes the purpose of websites that use a “.edu” top-level domain?
Sites likely to promote something
Correct answer: Sites ranging from nursery schools’ to universities’
Sites used by non-profit companies such as charities
Sites used to inform and provide public services
Q8.
Which of the following website activities should make use of HTTPS?
Checking the latest sporting news
Correct answer: Registering your details for online banking
Researching a holiday abroad
Watching a video