Internet Addresses

1. What is a URL? A Universal or Uniform Resource Locator
2. What is a IP adresse and how does it relate to a URL? Short for Internet Protocol adress and is an identifier for the computer or device

MINI PROJECT INTERNET-URL

What is its?

URL is short for Uniform Resource Locator or can also mean Universal Resource Locator it depends on what site you go on which determines your answer however both are correct.
A URL can be broken down into parts:








What is it commonly used for?

A URL is used a system which assists in the finding of resources on the web and are used to identify documents on the internet.

SOME KEY TERMS

Define Protocol- Special set of rules that end points in a telecommunication connection use when they communicate. Able to exsist at many points of in a telecommunication connection.

What are the following protocols used for?

• TCP/IP: Also known as Transmission Control Communication/Internet Protocol two layer program. The first layer (TCP) used manages the assembling of messages/files into smaller packets which are transmitted through the internet recived by another TCP where it is transformed into its origianl packaging. The lower layer (IP) takes care of the packages making sure it reaches the righ place.



• HTTP: Short for Hyper Text Transfer Protocol. Used to move data over the Web.



• smtp: Short for Simple Mail Transfer Protocol. Used to send emails through the internet it also help the email arrive safely to the correct email address



• POP: Post Office Protocol used to retrive email from mail server. Two versions POP2 and newest POP3