What a URL is

What is a URL?

A Uniform Resource Locator (URL) is the address used to access resources on the internet.

Components of a URL

1. Protocol 2. Domain 3. Path 4. Query String

What does 'http' stand for?

'HTTP' means HyperText Transfer Protocol, used for transmitting web pages.

Fill in the blank: The URL 'https://example.com' uses the ______ protocol.

Secure HyperText Transfer Protocol (HTTPS).

True or false: URLs can only point to web pages.

False, because URLs can point to various resources like images, videos, and files.

Difference between HTTP and HTTPS

HTTP is unsecured while HTTPS uses encryption for secure communication.

What is a domain name?

A domain name is a human-readable address that corresponds to an IP address, like 'example.com'.

Question: What is the path in a URL?

The path specifies the location of a resource on the server, like '/folder/page.html'.

What does a query string do?

A query string carries data to be processed by the server, starting with a '?' in the URL.

True or false: All URLs are case-sensitive.

False, because URLs are case-sensitive only in certain parts, like the path.

Fill in the blank: A URL typically starts with 'http://' or '______'.

'https://', indicating a secure connection.

What is the purpose of a URL?

To locate and access resources on the internet efficiently.