Learning objective

Comprehend the concept of a uniform resource locator (URL), which is a text-based address for a web page that may include the protocol, domain name, and the specific web page or file name.

Read the explanation, check the common trap, then practise with flashcards and questions.

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Check key terms.
Practise with linked questions.

Cambridge IGCSE Computer ScienceThe internet and its uses

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Comprehend the concept of a uniform resource locator (URL), which is a text-based address for a web page that may include the protocol, domain name, and the specific web page or file name

This point belongs to The internet and the world wide web, especially The internet and the world wide web outcomes.
You need to be able to comprehend the concept of a uniform resource locator (URL), which is a text-based address for a web page that may include the protocol, domain name, and the specific web page or file name.
The key ideas to know are Define and Explain.
Use the linked flashcards and practice questions to check recall, then practise applying the idea in an exam-style answer.

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DefineExplain

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This objective helps connect The internet and the world wide web outcomes to exam-style questions, flashcards, and revision notes for The internet and the world wide web.

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