What does an absolute link refer to?

An absolute link refers to a complete address for a URL that specifies the full path to a resource on the internet. This includes the protocol (like HTTP or HTTPS), the domain name, and any additional paths or query strings needed to reach a specific page or file. For example, the absolute link "https://www.example.com/folder/page.html" clearly indicates the exact location of the resource, allowing web browsers to retrieve it without any ambiguity.

In contrast, other options do not accurately define an absolute link. A clickable area in image maps pertains to regions within an image that are hyperlinked but does not define a type of link. A defined section in an HTML document refers to the use of HTML elements to structure content rather than linking. A tag to insert line breaks is specific to formatting text in HTML (using the
tag) and does not relate to how resources are linked on the web.