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title: "World Wide Web — AP CSP Definition & Exam Guide"
description: "The World Wide Web is a system of linked pages, programs, and files that uses HTTP and runs on the Internet. Learn the Web vs. Internet distinction AP CSP tests."
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# World Wide Web — AP CSP Definition & Exam Guide

## Definition

The World Wide Web (WWW) is an interconnected system of web pages and documents that are accessed over the internet. It allows users to navigate between different websites using hyperlinks and interact with various types of content like text, images, videos, and more.

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## Review

### Related Terms

- Website: A website is a collection of related web pages that are hosted on a server and accessible through the internet. It can contain static or dynamic content.
- Hyperlink: A hyperlink is a clickable element on a webpage that redirects users to another webpage or resource when clicked. It allows easy navigation between different webpages.
- [Internet](/ap-comp-sci-p/key-terms/internet): The internet is a global network of interconnected computers and devices that communicate with each other using standard protocols. It enables data transfer, communication, and access to online resources like websites.