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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 way of accessing the huge collections of information, services, and Web sites available through the Internet. |
| Web site | a specific location on the Web the contains a collection of related files and resources by a person, group, or organization. |
| Uniform Resource Locator (URL) | an address the no other site can use. |
| Internet service provider (ISP) | a company that sells you access to the Internet, usually for a monthly fee. |
| Web Browser | a software program that lets you surf the Web and interact with web sites. |
| Electronic mail (e-mail) | another way that you can share information using the internet |
| Netiquette | refers to the good manners one uses in electronic communications |
| Spam | is like a junk mail |
| Firewall | a hardware or software the protects a computer or network from intruders |
| Home page | the first web page you see when your browser opens |
| Drill Down | click a link that opens a new web page within the site |
| Site map | an index of all the main pages in the site that you may use to jump straight to a page without drilling down |
| Bookmark | a shortcut stored in your browser that takes you directly to a Web page |
| Favorites | bookmarks |
| History | the browser keeps track of every page you have visited for the past few days |
| Print Preview | allows you to view a page so you can see how it will look when it is printed |
| Search Engine | a special kind of Web site that lets you search for other Web pages using keywords |
| Boolean search | a search that uses keywords plus special symbols to find exact information you want by eliminating search results that are too general or too broad |