Computer Applications
Differentiate between a Web Address and an Email Address. Write an example of each to illustrate the difference.
Answer
| Web address | e-mail address |
|---|---|
A web address is the address of a webpage on the world wide web. A web address is written as type://address/path. | An e-mail address is the address of a mail box of an e-mail account holder. An e-mail address is written as username@hostname. |
For example, www.google.co.in,www.wikipedia.com, etc. | For example, raman23@gmail.com, hello@kboat.in, etc. |
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(c) Bidya has also been instructed by the Medical Superintendent to upload the RT-PCR reports in the Hospitals Data Server. Which Internet protocol shall be used during this process of uploading the reports into the Hospital's Server ?
(d) The Medical Superintendent has asked Bidya to inform about the billing and payment details of the admitted patients. Bidya needs to securely access the details from the Hospital's server using her Admin Login Credentials. Which secured network protocol is she using to access the account details for the patients ?
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