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Internet Terminology
Internet Vocabulary
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| URL | Uniform Resource Locator a unique address of a web page |
| Netiquette | Correct or acceptable way of communicating on the Internet |
| Blog | A web site where a user or group of users have an ongoing discussion |
| Wiki | A web site that allows collaborative editing of its content by its users |
| Phishing | Defrauding a online account user by posing as a legitimate company. |
| Homepage | Main page of a web site often has a table of contents on it |
| Hyperlink | A highlighted word or image within a page that will link to an other location within the document or another web location |
| Search Engine | A program used for the retrieval of data, files or documents in a data base or network especially the Internet |
| Password | A secret word, phrase or string of characters that allows someone access to a computer system |
| Keyword | An informative word used in an informational retrieval system to indicate the content of a document or web site |
| Menu Bar | A horizontal bar located at the top of the screen containing drop down menus |
| Character | A symbol representing a letter or number |
| Bias | Show prejudice for or against someone or something |
| Website | A location connected to the Internet that maintains one or more pages on the World Wide Web |
| Webpage | A document connected to the World Wide Web that is viewable by anyone with an Internet connection and a browser |
| Comment | An expression of an opinion or reaction |
| Browser | A program that enables users to navigate the World Wide Web |