Which term describes a record of websites you visit and searches you perform?

• A. Browsing History
• B. Cache
• C. Cookies
• D. History Log

Answer: (A)

When you think about what a browser records about your online activity, the specific list of pages you’ve visited and the searches you’ve performed is called browsing history. This is a chronological log that helps you go back to previously viewed sites and recall recent searches. It’s different from the cache, which stores copies of web page resources to speed up loading rather than tracking where you’ve been. It’s also different from cookies, which are small data files websites save on your device to remember you or your preferences, not to maintain a history of your browsing. The term history log isn’t the standard name you’ll usually see; the common label for this record is browsing history.