Cambridge IGCSE Computer Science
5.1The internet and the world wide web
The internet and the world wide web in Cambridge IGCSE Computer Science: what the syllabus expects you to know, the learning objectives and how to practise.
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Learning objectives
What the syllabus expects you to be able to do.
- 5.1.1Distinguish the internet from the world wide web.
- 5.1.2Explain what a URL is and its parts.
- 5.1.3Describe the purpose and operation of HTTP and HTTPS.
- 5.1.4Explain the purpose and functions of a web browser.
- 5.1.5Describe how a web page is located, retrieved and displayed when a URL is entered.
- 5.1.6Explain session and persistent cookies and how cookies are used.
Lessons
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Cookies: session and persistent
25 min
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The internet, the web, URLs, HTTP(S), browsers and DNS
35 min
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