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 Self-  assessment  questions

1 

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

2 

Describe the two main functions of an Internet service provider (ISP). How do they 

differ from applications service providers?

3 

Distinguish between intranets, extranets and the Internet.

4 

Describe the standards involved when a web page is served from a web server to a 

user’s web browser.

5 

What are the management issues involved with enabling staff access to a website?

6 

Explain the following terms: HTML, HTTP, XML, FTP.

7 

What is the difference between static web content written in HTML and dynamic 

content developed using a scripting language such as JavaScript?

8 

What software and hardware are required to access the Internet from home?