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Download Solution PDFWhich of these is a domain name extension?
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Option 1 : .com
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Download Solution PDFThe correct answer is .com
Key Points
- .com is one of the most commonly used domain name extensions worldwide.
- The term ".com" stands for "commercial" and was initially intended for commercial organizations.
- It is managed by Verisign, a global registry operator.
- Introduced in 1985, ".com" became the first top-level domain (TLD) and remains highly popular for websites.
Important Points
- Domain name extensions like ".com" are part of the Domain Name System (DNS) hierarchy.
- Other popular domain extensions include ".org", ".net", and ".edu", which serve different purposes.
- Domain extensions help users identify the type of website or organization associated with a specific domain name.
Additional Information
- http://: This is a protocol used for transferring hypertext (web pages) over the internet. It stands for "Hypertext Transfer Protocol" and is not a domain extension.
- www.: This stands for "World Wide Web" and is a subdomain prefix, not a domain extension.
- /html: This refers to a file or webpage format written in HyperText Markup Language (HTML) and is not a domain extension.
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