Topic 4b
The Internet and the WWW

Learning Objectives

By the end of this topic students should be able to:

• Explain the difference between "the Internet" and "the World Wide Web."
• Explain the difference between the internet and an intranet.
• Define and explain a/an [ISP | tier-1 ISP | tier-2 ISP].
• Given a URL, identify the [directory path| domain name (host)| document name | protocol | top-level domain ]
• Identify and explain at least three internet applications.
• Explain the role of Domain Name Server (DNS).
• Identify and explain at least three internet servers.

Learning Materials

• Readings
• Section 4.2-4.3 - pp 194-215 in your book
• Videos
  • Crash Course CS: The Internet
  • Crash Course CS: The World Wide Web
  • Dr. Diesburg explains the elements of a URL
  • Dr. Diesburg explains internet applications

 

Checking for Understanding

Answer the following questions from your textbook. The answers to all Q&E questions are in the back of your book in Appendix F.

• p 206, #1
• p 206, #2
• p 206, #4
• p 206, #5
• p 206, #6
• p 215, #1
• p 215, #5

Additional Guidance

• CFU - p 206, #1
• CFU - p 206, #2
• CFU - p 206, #4
• CFU - p 206, #5
• CFU - p 206, #6

Further Information

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