A web address, also called a URL, uniquely identifies a web page and consists of a protocol, domain name, and path to a specific page or location. Common protocols for web addresses include HTTP and HTTPS, with HTTP representing the standard protocol and HTTPS using SSL for added security. Key components of a web address are explained and examples are provided to illustrate the structure and differences between HTTP and HTTPS addresses.

1. Topic 3
INTERNET TECHNOLOGY
3.2 The Internet
3.2.2 World Wide Web
3.2.2.2 Web Address
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2. Learning Outcome
At the end of this topic, students should be able to:
• Identify the components of Web address.
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3. Web Address
 What is a Web address?
• Web address is a unique address for a Web page,
also called a URL (Uniform Resource Locator).
 A Web address consist of:
• A protocol
• Domain name
• Path to a specific Web
• Page or location on a Web page.
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4. Web Address
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5. Web Address
 Many Web page address begins with http://.
 The http, which stands for Hypertext Transfer Protocol,
is a set of rules that defines how pages transfer on the
Internet.
 Example of Web address:
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6. Web Address
 Parts of Web address:
 Protocol : http://
 Domain name : www.nps.gov
 Path : /grsm/planyourvisit
 Web page name : /wildlifeviewing.htm
The http, which stands for Hyper Text Transfer Protocol, is a set of
rules that define how pages transfer on the Internet 6

7. Web Address
 The difference between http and https protocol:
• http://
• Hypertext Transfer Protocol
• http://www.maybank2u.com.my
• https://
• Hypertext Transfer Protocol over SSL (Secure
Socket Layer)
• https://www.maybank2u.com.my/mbb/m2u/com
mon/M2ULogin.do?action=Login
http/https-a set of rules that defines how pages transfer
on the Internet
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8. Web Address
 Http:
 Https
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9. •To save time , many users create bookmarks for their frequently visited Web
pages.
•A bookmark, or favorite, is a saved Web address that you access by clicking its
name in list

10. Exercise
 What is a Web address?
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 A Web address consist of:
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Complete the table below:
No. Path Web Address
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12. Web Address
 The difference between http and https protocol:
http:// https://
Stand for
Example of
web
address
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