Term | Definition |
Internet | A gigantic computer network that connects computers across the world. |
World Wide Web | The huge collection of information, services, and Web sites accessible through the internet. |
Web Site | A specific location on the Web that contains a collection of related files and resources by a person, group, or organization. |
Uniform Resource Locater (URL) | A Web site's own unique Internet address that no other Web site can use. |
Internet Service Provider (ISP) | A company that provides access to the Internet, usually for a monthly fee. |
Web Browser | A software program that can surf the Web and interact with Web sites. |
Electronic Mail (e-mail) | A communication sent from one person to another over the Internet. |
Netuquette | The rules or manners used in electronic communications. |
Spam | Unwanted e-mail sent by an unknown person or buisness. |
Firewall | Hardware or software that protects a computer or network from intruders, especially from over the Internet. |
Home Page | The first Web page an Internet browser is set to access when opened. |
Drill Down | To move from one general information to more detailed information by exploring a series of folders, drop-down menus, or Web pages. |
Site Map | An index of the main pages in a Web site, used to jump straight to a page without drilling down. |
Bookmark | A shortcut that takes you directly to a Web page. |
Favorites | Inernet Explorer's terms for Web site bookmarks. |
History | A record kept by a browser of every Web page visted in the past few days or weeks. |
Print Preview | A browser function used to see how a document or Web page is going to appear on a 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 more exact results. |