Websites vs web applications in Intro to Computing - Practice Questions

Challenge - 5 Problems

🧠 Conceptual

intermediate

Understanding the main difference between websites and web applications

Which statement best describes the primary difference between a website and a web application?

A A website uses only images and text, whereas a web application uses only videos and animations.

B A website always requires user login, but a web application never does.

C A website is installed on your computer, but a web application runs only on mobile devices.

D A website mainly provides static information, while a web application allows user interaction and dynamic content.

💡 Hint

Think about whether the user can interact or just read content.

Websites usually show information that doesn’t change much and users mainly read it. Web applications let users interact, like filling forms or using tools online.

❓ Comparison

intermediate

Comparing features of websites and web applications

Which feature is typical for a web application but not for a simple website?

A Allowing users to create and save personal profiles.

B Displaying a company’s contact information.

C Showing a list of blog posts.

D Providing a static page about company history.

💡 Hint

Consider which option involves user data and interaction.

Creating and saving profiles requires user interaction and data storage, which is typical for web applications, not simple websites.

❓ trace

advanced

Trace user interaction in a web application

Imagine a user logs into a web application and submits a form. What is the correct sequence of events?

A 3,1,2,4

B 1,2,3,4

C 1,3,2,4

D 2,1,3,4

💡 Hint

Think about what must happen before the user can submit the form.

The user must first log in (1), then the server checks credentials (2). After successful login, the user fills and submits the form (3), and finally the server processes it (4).

❓ identification

advanced

Identify which example is a web application

Which of the following is an example of a web application?

A An online email service where users can send and receive messages.

B A company’s homepage with contact details and team bios.

C A news website that only shows articles and images.

D A static portfolio site showcasing artwork.

💡 Hint

Look for the option that involves user accounts and interaction.

Online email services require user login and allow sending/receiving messages, which are interactive features of web applications.

🚀 Application

expert

Choosing the right approach for a project

You need to create a platform where users can browse products, add them to a cart, and checkout online. Which is the best description of this platform?

A A blog site with articles about products.

B A static website with product pages only.

C A web application that supports user accounts and transactions.

D A brochure website with company info and contact form.

💡 Hint

Think about what features are needed for buying and selling online.

Supporting browsing, adding to cart, and checkout requires dynamic interaction and data handling, which is the role of a web application.