The Internet is a global network of interconnected computers and devices that allows communication and data transfer between users. It is a vast network infrastructure built using various technologies, such as wired and wireless connections.
World Wide Web
The World Wide Web (WWW) is an application that runs on top of the Internet. It is a collection of multimedia resources, such as web pages, images, videos, etc., that are accessed through web browsers using HyperText Transfer Protocol (HTTP) or its secure version (HTTPS).
Infrastructure Differences
Internet
It is the physical network of interconnected computers and devices. It is made up of routers, switches, devices and other hardware
World Wide Web
It is an information system that exists on top of the Internet. It is made up of websites and webpages.
What is the Internet?
What is the World Wide Web?
Which of the following is true about the Internet and World Wide Web?
Usage Differences
Internet
It supports various applications and services, such as email, messaging, file transfer, online gaming, video streaming.
World Wide Web
It allows users to browse and interact with websites, access online content, search for information, participate in social media, etc.
The World Wide Web (WWW) is a system of documents accessed via the Internet.
Protocol Differences
Internet
It uses the Internet Protocol (IP) for communication between devices, File Transfer Protocol (FTP) to send files, Simple Mail Transfer Protocol (SMTP) to send emails.
World Wide Web
It uses HyperText Transfer Protocol (HTTP), Unique Resource Locators (URLs) and other protocols to retrieve and display resources (web pages, images, videos, etc.) on web browsers.
What does URL stand for?
Which of the following is an example of an application of the Internet?
