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CITW 1 Internet

Computer and IT in the Workplace Chapter 1 Internet

TermDefinition
Internet Worldwide collection of networks that connects millions of businesses, government agencies, educational institutions and individuals
Internet A network of networks
ARPANET Advanced Research Projects Agency Network
Goal of ARPANET Allow scientists at different locations to share information
Goal of ARPANET To function if part of network were disabled
Wired connections Physical attachment of computers via cable/wire to a communications device
Wireless connections Use of wireless modem or other communications devices to enable wireless connectivity in computers
Broadband Signals that use wide range of frequencies
Internet Backbone Major carriers of network traffic on the Internet
Hotspot Wireless network that provides internet connections to mobile computers and devices
IP address Numbers that uniquely identify the location of each computer or device connected to the Internet or any other network
Domain name Text-based name that corresponds to the IP address
DNS server Translates domain name to its IP address
WWW Worldwide collection of electronic documents
Webpage Electronic document that may contain text, graphic, sound, video and built-in connections
Website A collection of related Webpage
Hypertext Markup Language Set of symbols developers use to specify the headings, paragraphs, images, links and other content elements in a webpage
Uniform Resource Locator Unique address for a Webpage
Web server Delivers Webpages to a computer
Web browser Program that allows a user to view Webpages
Mobile browser Internet-capable mobile devices
Home page First page that a website displays
Hyperlink Built-in connection to other documents, graphics, audio, video, webpages and websites
Hypertext Transfer Protocol HTTP Set of rules that defines how webpages transfer on the Internet
File Transfer Protocol FTP Internet standard that permits file uploading and down loading to and from other computers on the Internet
FTP server Computer that allows users to upload/download files using FTP
Download Process of a computer receiving information
Search Engine Program used to find Websites and Webpages by search text or keywords
Email Electronic Mail, transmission of messages and files via a computer network
E-commerce Business transaction that occurs over the Internet
B2C Business to consumer, sale of goods to general public
C2C A consumer sells directly to another
B2B Business providing goods and services to other businesses
Internet messaging services Communications services that notify a user that contacts are online, allowing the user to join a private chat room with them
Chat Real-time typed online conversation that takes place on a computer or mobile device with other users
Chat room Website or application that permits users to chat with others who are online at the same time
Chat Client Program that connects a user to a chat server
Voice over IP VoIP Enables users to speak to other users via internet connection
Netiquette Code of acceptable Internet behavior users should follow while on the Internet
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