Cambridge IGCSE · Computer Science (0478)

The internet and the world wide web: Practice Questions

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Question 1

1 mark

Which of the following correctly describes the fundamental difference between the internet and the world wide web?

Question 2

1 mark

A web browser is responsible for rendering a web page. What does this process specifically involve?

Question 3

1 mark

When a user enters a URL into a web browser, several steps occur to display the web page. Which of the following correctly describes the interaction between the browser, DNS, and web server?

Question 4

1 mark

Which function of a web browser allows a user to save the address of a specific web page for quick retrieval later?

Question 5

1 mark

A user visits a secure website to perform online banking. The browser address bar displays https://www.bank.com/login.

What are the primary roles of HTTPS and the Web Server in this scenario?

Question 6

2 marks

What is the primary purpose of a web browser when a user requests a website?

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Question 7

4 marks

Explain why a user should look for HTTPS rather than HTTP in the address bar when entering credit card details on a website.

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Question 8

6 marks

Describe how a persistent cookie facilitates the function of an online shopping cart even after the user closes their browser.

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Question 9

3 marks

Many websites use cookies to provide a personalized experience for users.

a) State what is meant by a cookie.
b) Describe two different functions that cookies can perform.

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Question 10

4 marks

Web browsers use different types of cookies to manage user data.

a) Explain the difference between a session cookie and a persistent cookie.
b) Describe two benefits to a user of allowing cookies on a frequently visited website.

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