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11. What is meant by DSL?
12. What is the difference between a Wi-Fi and a DSL Internet connection?
13. What is a URL?
14. What is TCP/IP?
15. Explain the addressing system used for Websites.

Projects

1. Find detailed information on the history of the evolution of the Internet and present it in a creative
manner.
2. Make a chart on different types of Websites.
3. Find information about the latest technologies used for the creation and maintenance of Websites.

Higher Order Thinking Skills (HOTS)

1. Are Internet and WWW same (Yes/No)? Justify your answer.
2. How is URL address different from the IP address?
3. ABC corporation is planning to provide Web services to its clients. It has opened a new office where
they want 24 hrs Internet connection and for which they don’t have to dial up to connect. It should
also not use a phone line. Suggest the type of Internet connection they should take for their new
office?
4. What is the role of HTTP and TCP/IP in the functioning of the WWW?

5. Rony is a pop star. He wants to reach out to his fans through Internet so that they can post their
comments and share views. Suggest the type of site he should make to get connected to his fans
online.
6. WiMax and WiFi are two popular wireless networking technologies being used these days. Find out
more about them and list any two advantages of WiMax connection over WiFi connection.

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