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Web Design
terms for the final test
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| .exe | a file extension that indicates that the file is a program file |
| .gif | a file extension for images, usually line and clip art |
| .jpg | a file extension for images, usually photographs |
| .txt | a file extension for text only files |
| .zip | a file extension for zip compressed file |
| address | email address, internet address, and web address |
| alt tag | an HTML tag that allows you to specify text to display |
| anchor | in HTML, anchors mark the start and end of hypertext links |
| AUP | acceptable use policy |
| bandwidth | the range of tansmission frequencies taht a nerwork can use |
| banner | an image that appears at the top of every page on a web site |
| bitmap | an picture you see on a web page is a bitmap |
| blog | a web site where users can post a chronological, up-to-date e-journal entry of their thoughts |
| body | HTML: the section of a web page which contains all the text and graphics you see in a browser window |
| broken link / broken graphic | a link or hyperlink which no longer works when a web page loads, or when it is clicked on or does not take the user to the destination it was supposed too |
| browser | software used to view information on the worldwideweb |
| button | a graphic that a user can click on to do something, like download a program or go to another web page |
| case sensitive | when it matters if letters are typed in uppercase of lowercase |
| .com | a type of internet domain assigned to URLs which are business or commercial entities |
| client | a remote computer connected to a host or server |
| commercial software | software that is distributed to the public for profit |
| compression | the process of making computer data smaller consequently, the information takes up less disk or file space and may be transmitted in less time |
| connect time | the wmount of time spent connected to an internet service |
| copyright | the exclusive legal right to reproduce, publish, and sell a literary, musical, dramatic, or artistic work |
| crop | using a tool to remove part of an object from an image to create a more pleasing image |
| CSS | cascading style sheets or CSS allows a web designer to separate how items look from content information |
| DNS server | domain name system. a database system that trnaslates in IP address in to a domain name |
| domain namee | the address of URL of a particular web site |
| download | to transfer files from another computer to your computer |
| folder | a menu item containing further information |
| freeware | software that is distributed at no cost to the user |
| gradient | a gradient consists of two or more colors that blend into each other |
| groupware | software that enables electronic collaboration between users |
| head | the HTML tag used to enclose the beginning elements in the HTML document, including the title |
| hexidecimal | it is most commonly used online to assign color to web pages |
| home page | the first web page displayed when starting a web browser |
| host | any computer that can function as the beginning and end point of data transfers |
| hot spot | a clickable area on a graphic called an image map. |
| HTML | Hypertext Markup Language. the coding scheme used to format text for use on the worldwideweb |
| HTTP | Hypertext Transport Protocol. the transmission standard used to send an HTML document across the WWW |
| hyperlink | elements on a web page allowing the user to open related web pages by clicking the mouse |
| hypermedia | the electronic linking of text, graphics, sound, and video allowing a user to ump from one piece of information to another |
| hypertext | a system of writing and displaying text that enables the text to be linked in multiple ways |
| interactive | allows a user to manipulate the outcome of certain events |
| intranet | a network within an organization that uses internet technologies to connect its employees and customers to the organization |
| IP address | Internet Protocol Addess. A uniquely assigned numeric address for each computer connected to the internet |
| ISP | Internect Service Provider. A service company that provides a user with an account on a host-computer having access to the internet |
| keyword | a word which can be searched for in documents |
| link | the text or graphic used in an HTML document to jump from one document to another |
| logo | a word, phrase, sumbol, or graphic that identifies an organization, company, or brand |
| multimedia | the presentation of information using animation, sound, graphics, and text |
| navigation bar | a set of buttons or hyperlinks that when clicked on take you to other sections of the site |
| optimize | to customize a web page so that it will run at its utmost cpacity in terms of speed and efficiency |
| packets | how information travels over a network |
| Portable Document Format. the file format of documents viewed and created by the Adobe Acrbat Reader and others | |
| portal | a wev site that serves as a starting point to other destinations or activities on the web |
| post | to place an HTML file on a server to make it available for browsing |
| protocol | protocols were created to ensure reliable connections between many different computer types |
| public domain | software or information with no copyfight restrictions |
| rollover | a graphic element in a web page that changes appearanve when you trigger it by rolling over it with the mouse |
| search engine | search engines attempt to help a user isolate desired information or resources |
| secured site | refers to any web site the uses encrypted transmissions and takes other appropriate measures to ensure the protection of sensitive information |
| server | a host computer on a network |
| shareware | software that can be obtained for free on a trial basis but that may require some payment |
| site | a home and/or location on the WWW |
| storyboard | a visual representation of a web site and its pages |
| tag | the HTML codes used to specify text styles, etc. |
| target | lets the user link to a specific place within a web page |
| TCP/IP | Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol |
| template | a reusable pattern that helps you place information quickly and efficiently on a web page |
| text editor or HTML writer | an application program that allows you to manually hey HTML commandes in to a blank document |
| thumbnail | a graphic or inage purposely made small |
| title bar | the colored bar at the top of each wendow that displays the program and file names |
| URL | the standard used to identify files on the internet and WWW using the type of server, the host name the computer the file is on |
| vortal | portalsthat are dedicated to one specific topic |
| web page editor | a program used to write and edit HTML code |
| WWW | an internet service that links multimedia documents together using hypertext |
| WYSIWYG | WHAT YOU SEE IS WHAT YOU GET. Refers to any technology that enables you to see images on screen exactly as they will appear when printed out |
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