How the Internet Works

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  1. What is a URL?

    2. Links to reference material:
    http://encarta.msn.com/encyclopedia_761582867/URL.html

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  2. What is the domain name of this address: http://www.nvcs.stier.org?

    3. Links to reference material:
    Domain Names

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  3. What is the function if WC3 (World Wide Web Consortium)?

    4. Links to reference material:
    http://www.w3.org/Consortium/Overview.html#mission

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  4. What does FTP stand for? Explain the FTP process

    5. Links to reference material:
    http://www.webopedia.com/TERM/F/FTP.html

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  5. What is bandwidth?

    6. Links to reference material:
    http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bandwidth#Meaning_of_bandwidth_in_web_hosting

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  6. In computer terminology, what is a protocol?

    7. Links to reference material:
    http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Protocol_%28computing%29

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  7. What language is primarily used to create web pages?

    8. Links to reference material:
    http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Html

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  8. How do modems transmit information?

    9. Links to reference material:
    http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Modem

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  9. What was the first graphical browser released?

    10. Links to reference material:
    http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mosaic_(web_browser)#Overview

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  10. Who invented the World Wide Web?

    11. Links to reference material:
    http://www.boutell.com/newfaq/history/fbrowser.html

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  11. What is the function of a hyperlink?

    12. Links to reference material:
    http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hyperlink

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  12. What method is used to transfer or convey information on the World Wide Web?

    13. Links to reference material:
    http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Http

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