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Unit 3
Term | Definition |
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Internet | A gigantic computer network that connects computers across the world. |
World Wide Web | A way of accessing the huge collection of information,services,and web sites available through the internet. |
Web Sites | A specific location on the web that contains a collection of related files and resources by a person, group, or organization. |
Uniform Resource Locator (URL) | A website's own unique internet address that no other web 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 | Unwanted e-mail sent by unknown person or business. |
Firewall | Is a hardware or software that protects a computer or network form intruders. |
Home Page | The first web page an internet browser is set to access when opened |
Drill Down | To move from general information to more detailed information by exploring a series of folders, drop-down menus, or web pages. |
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 | Is a shortcut stored in your browser that takes you directly to a web page. |
Favorites | Internet Explorer's term for web sites bookmarks. |
History | A record kept by a browser of every web page visited in the past days or weeks. |
Print Preview | A browser function used to see how a document or web page is going to appear on paper. |
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. |