Save
Busy. Please wait.
Log in with Clever
or
show password
Forgot Password?
Don't have an account?  Sign up 
Sign up using Clever
or
Username is available taken
show password


Make sure to remember your password. If you forget it there is no way for StudyStack to send you a reset link. You would need to create a new account. Your email address is only used to allow you to reset your password. See our Privacy Policy and Terms of Service.

Already a StudyStack user? Log In

Reset Password
Enter the associated with your account, and we'll email you a link to reset your password.
focusNode
Didn't know it?
click below
 
Knew it?
click below
Don't Know
Remaining cards (0)
Know
0:00
edit
Embed Code - If you would like this activity on your web page, copy the script below and paste it into your web page.

  Normal Size     Small Size show me how

Ethics/Communication

Ethics and Security

TermDefinition
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
e-mail 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
Created by: brintlek
Popular Computers sets

 

 



Voices

Use these flashcards to help memorize information. Look at the large card and try to recall what is on the other side. Then click the card to flip it. If you knew the answer, click the green Know box. Otherwise, click the red Don't know box.

When you've placed seven or more cards in the Don't know box, click "retry" to try those cards again.

If you've accidentally put the card in the wrong box, just click on the card to take it out of the box.

You can also use your keyboard to move the cards as follows:

If you are logged in to your account, this website will remember which cards you know and don't know so that they are in the same box the next time you log in.

When you need a break, try one of the other activities listed below the flashcards like Matching, Snowman, or Hungry Bug. Although it may feel like you're playing a game, your brain is still making more connections with the information to help you out.

To see how well you know the information, try the Quiz or Test activity.

Pass complete!
"Know" box contains:
Time elapsed:
Retries:
restart all cards