Fbise Notes-Computer

Worldwide Web and HTML CH# 07

Short Questions and Answers

i. Differentiate between website and web server.

Ans: Website:
A website is a collection of related web pages hosted on a web server. It is accessible through an address, called URL. For example www.fbise.edu.pk

Web Server:
A web server is a computer that makes web pages available through the internet. Web servers are used to host websites, data storage and for running applications.

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ii. Describe how a search engine is used for searching information on the internet.

Ans: Search Engine:
A search engine is a website or software that allows people to find information on the WWW. Users type one or two keywords in a search engine. The search engine will look for matching websites from all over the web. Most popular search engines are Google and Yahoo! etc.

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iii. Define web hosting.

Ans: Web Hosting:
Web hosting is a service that uploads a website on a web server and makes it available for computer users. It makes website running on a computer all the time. There are companies that provide web hosting service. These provide 24 hours support and online control for managing the website.

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iv. Describe HTML.

Ans: Hyper Text Markup Language(HTML):

HTML is a markup language used to create web pages. A browser is used to read HTML documents and display it on the screen as web page. It is used to create documents that bring together text, pictures, sounds, video clips and links all in one place.

For Example:

<html>
<head>

<title>First HTML document</title>
</head>
<body>I LOVE PAKISTAN
</body>
</html>

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