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Ethics/Communication
Ethics and Security
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| telecommunications | Communicating over a distance |
| world wide web (www.) | a way to access info over the Inter |
| internet | the world's largest network of computers that access infinite information; global network |
| intranet | a private network of computers, usually within a business, school, organization, etc. |
| cyberspace | a term used to describe computer users communicating ; the imaginary place where computer users meet |
| bandwidth | how fast a modem can send data over a telephone line |
| ethics | accepted standards of behavior; does no harm |
| netiquette | proper manners when using the internet |
| hyperlink | usually noted by blue text, or an icon with instructions, to click in order to access another website |
| search engine | software that searches, gathers, and identifies information from a database as requested by keywords, indexes, titles and text; (Google, Yahoo, Bing, etc.) |
| browser | software used to visit webpages; Internet Explorer, Safari, Firefox, Chrome |
| chat room | a website where people with similar interests can talk; most often, people login with usernames rather than their actual identity |
| private eletronic messages that are sent and received to email addresses; common form of business communication; can be printed and filed for future reference | |
| URL address | Universal Resource Locator - the website address |
| ISP | Internet Service Provider; internet users pay a fee to a company for use of their server to access the internet |
| Log Off/Off | to disconnect from a site or server |
| Log On/In | to connect to a site or server |
| facsimile (fax) | a device that allows a photocopy of a document to be sent over phone lines to other locations; used when signed documents must be transmitted quickly |
| AUP (IUP) | Acceptable Use Policy (or Internet Use Policy) - a set of rules and regulations about how the internet can be used; set by companies, schools, organizations to specify what type of information may be accessed by their computer users |
| blog | a website where entries are displayed - a personal journal that can be read by the public or approved "friends" |
| discussion board | a page where people can discuss a particular topic; students use this to collaborate and discuss assignments. |
| bookmark | to save a website address to your toolbar for quicker access |
| domain | a specific location on the internet; for example, @hotmail.com is the domain in the address johnsmith@hotmail.com |
| cybersafety | practices that keep personal information private; communicating approprately |
| post | to upload a picture or comment to a webpage |
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