Chapter 2: The Internet and World Wide Web

Fill In The Blank (1/2 point each)

1. An   ____________   ________________   is a number that uniquely identifies each computer or device connected to the Internet.

2. A web page has a unique address called a   ____________   _________________   ______________  .

3. www.d.umn.edu is the   _____________________   for UMD's web page and 131.212.109.39 is the corresponding   ________________   for UMD's web page.

4. A   _____________   is a graphical image that uses compression techniques to reduce the file size.

5. _______________   is a popular technology that compresses audio. It reduces an audio file to about   ________________   its original size.

6.   __________________   is a set of special codes that format a file for use as a Web page.

7. An   _________________________   is a business that has a permanent Internet connection and offers temporary connections to others for a fee.

8. A   _____________________   is a built-in connection to another related web page or part of a web page.

9. __________________________   is the communications standard that enables pages to transfer on the Web.

10. ____________________   is the process of transferring data in a continuous and even flow.

Short Answer (1 point each)

1. What is ARPANET? What is its relation to the Internet?

   
   
   

2. List the 5 major steps in Web publishing.

   
   
   

3. Use a search engine to look up information on FTP. Record a few facts and the name of the search engine you used.

   
   
   

4. On the Internet, JPEG is used to compress images, MPEG is used to compress video files, and MP3 is used to compress audio files. Why is compression of files so important for a Web server? How about for a Web client? (2 points)