Exercise
Understanding Web Domain Extensions
Practice identifying and interpreting common web domain extensions to help determine the reliability and purpose of different websites.
Questions
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MultiChoice
Which top-level domain extension is reserved strictly for U.S. government agencies?
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Which domain extension indicates that a website belongs to an accredited educational institution?
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Why should researchers be cautious when evaluating a website with a .org extension?
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What type of organization typically uses the .com extension?
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Why do deceptive websites often use domain variations like '.com.co'?
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Which domain extension is designated specifically for the United States military?
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MultiChoice
What is the best way to verify if a site is spoofing a popular domain?
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In the web address 'https://www.cdc.gov/health', what does '.gov' represent?
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MultiChoice
What does a domain suffix like '.uk' or '.ca' indicate about a site?
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Can you determine a website's credibility solely from its domain extension?
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Which URL structure typically signals a personal user page rather than an official institution page?
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MultiChoice
What step should a student take after noticing an unfamiliar domain extension like '.xyz'?