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Computer and IT in the Workplace Chapter 1 Internet

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