IB Computer - Web Science

Web Science

An interdisciplinary field studying the web's impact on society, technology, and human behavior, combining insights from computer science, sociology, psychology, law, and economics.

What is the primary goal of Web Science?

To design better web technologies and policies that enhance user experience, security, accessibility, and societal benefit.

What aspects does Web Science encompass?

Technological, social, economic, legal, and psychological aspects of the web.

How does Web Science approach the study of the web?

Using an interdisciplinary approach to understand web dynamics and user behavior.

Why is an interdisciplinary approach important in Web Science?

It combines different perspectives and expertise to provide a holistic understanding of the web's impact.

Who proposed the World Wide Web and when?

Tim Berners-Lee proposed the World Wide Web in 1989.

What was the ARPANET?

The precursor to the modern internet, developed in the 1960s and 1970s.

What was the first web browser called?

WorldWideWeb, later renamed Nexus.

Which web browser spurred the web's popularity in 1993?

Mosaic

What significant event in the web's history occurred in 1995?

The launch of Internet Explorer by Microsoft.

What marked the rise of social media in 2004?

The launch of Facebook.

Which platform revolutionized video sharing in 2005?

YouTube.

What was significant about the release of the iPhone in 2007?

It popularized mobile internet access.

What happened during the dot-com boom?

Rapid growth in web-based businesses and services in the late 1990s.

What event led to a more cautious approach to web investments in 2000?

The burst of the dot-com bubble.

What are IP addresses?

Unique numerical addresses assigned to each device on the internet.

What role do routers and switches play in the internet?

They direct data traffic efficiently across the network.

What are Internet Service Providers (ISPs)?

Companies that provide access to the internet.

What is HTML?

HyperText Markup Language, the standard language for creating web pages.

What are URLs?

Uniform Resource Locators, addresses used to locate web pages.

What protocols are used for transferring web pages from servers to browsers?

HTTP (HyperText Transfer Protocol) and HTTPS (HyperText Transfer Protocol Secure).

What are web servers?

Computers that store and deliver web content to users upon request.

What does DNS stand for?

Domain Name System.

What does DNS do?

Translates human-friendly domain names into IP addresses.

What is the infrastructure of the internet?

A global network of interconnected computers and devices using standardized communication protocols (TCP/IP).

What is the difference between the internet and the World Wide Web?

The internet is a global network of interconnected devices, while the World Wide Web is a collection of interlinked hypertext documents accessed via the internet.

What marked the start of cloud computing and big data growth in the 2010s?

Advancements in storage, processing power, and data analytics technologies.

What is the significance of HTTP/2, introduced in 2015?

It improved web performance with features like multiplexing, header compression, and server push.

Why has there been an increased focus on privacy and security in the 2020s?

Due to the rise of data breaches, cyber attacks, and concerns over data privacy and misuse by big tech companies.

What is the purpose of web analytics?

To collect, report, and analyze website data to understand and optimize web usage.