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Unit 3
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Internet | A gigantic computer network that connects computers across the world. |
| World Wide Web | It is a collection of information,services,and Web sites available through the internet. |
| Web Site | A Web site is a specific location on the Web that contains a collection of related files and resources by a person,group,or organizations. |
| Uniform Resource Locator | It is a Web site that has its own address that no other site can use. |
| Internet Service Provider | It is a company that sells you access to the Internet, usually for a monthly fee. |
| Web Browser | A Web Browser is a software program that lets you surf the Web and interact with Web sites. |
| It is another way that you can share information using the Internet. | |
| Netiquette | It refers to the good manners one uses in electronic communications. |
| Spam | It is junk mail. |
| Firewall | It is a hardware or software that protects a computer or network from intruders. |
| Modem | A Modem is a device that lets your computer send data to and recieve data from other computers or to a network. |
| Home Page | It is the first thing you see when you open the Web Browser. |
| Drill Down | It is a link that takes you to a more specific information. |
| Site Map | It is an index of all the main pages in the site that you may use to jump straight to a page without drilling down. |
| Bookmark | It is a shortcut stored in your browser that takes you directly to a Web page. |
| Favorites | In the Internet Explorer browser bookmarks are called Favorites. |
| History | It is the record of all your Web site visits. |
| Print Preview | It allows you to view a page so you can see how it will look when it is printed. |
| Search Engine | It is a special kind of Web site that lets you search for other Web pages using keywords. |