8: The Internet and the World Wide Web Flashcards
the largest and most well-known computer network, linking millions of computers all over the world
Internet
the predecessor to the Internet, named after the Advanced Research Projects Agency (ARPA), which sponsored its development
ARPANET
the collection of Web pages available through the Internet
World Wide Web (WWW)
a business or other organization that provides Internet access to others, typically for a fee
Internet service provider (ISP)
a person or an organization that provides Internet content
Internet content provider
a company that manages and distributes software-based services over the Internet
application service provider (ASP)
a self-contained business application that operates over the Internet
Web service
a type of Internet connection in which the computer or other device must dial up and connect to a service provider’s computer via telephone lines before being connected to the Internet
dial-up connection
a type of Internet connection in which the computer or other device is connected to the Internet continually
direct connection
dial-up Internet access via standard telephone lines
conventional dial-up Internet access
fast, direct Internet access via cable TV lines
cable Internet access
fast, direct Internet access via standard telephone lines
DSL (Digital Subscriber Line) Internet access
fast, direct Internet access via the airwaves and a satellite dish
satellite Internet access
fast, direct Internet access available in some areas via the airwaves
fixed wireless Internet access
AKA fiber-to-the-premises (FTTP) Internet access - very fast, direct Internet access via fiber-optic networks
broadband over fiber (BoF) Internet access
Internet access via a mobile phone network
mobile wireless Internet access
a location that provides wireless Internet access to the public
Wi-Fi hotspot
a Web site designed to help users search for Web pages that match specified keywords or selected categories
search site
a software program used by a search site to retrieve matching Web pages from a search database
search engine
a type of Internet search where keywords are typed in a search box to locate information on the Internet
keyword search
a word typed in a search box on a search site or other Web page to locate information related to that keyword
keyword
a type of Internet search where categories are selected to locate information on the Internet
directory search
a way of exchanging real-time typed messages with other individuals (chatting)
instant messaging (IM)
a way of exchanging real-time typed messages with other individuals via a cellular network and, typically, cell phones
text messaging
a Web page that enables individuals to post messages on a particular topic for others to read and respond to; also called a discussion group or message board
forum
the process of placing telephone calls via the Internet
Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP)
a face-to-face meeting taking place via the Web; typically uses video cameras and microphones to enable participants to see and hear each other
Web conference
a site that enables a community of individuals to communicate and share information
social networking site
the collection of social networking sites and other communications channels used to transmit or share information with a broad audience
social media
buying products or services over the Internet
online shopping
an online activity where bids are placed for items, and the highest bidder purchases the item
online auction
buying and selling stocks or other types of investments via the Web
online investing
the process of downloading movies and television shows, on demand, via the Web
video-on-demand (VOD)
a Web page designed to be designated as a browser home page; typically can be customized to display personalized content
portal Web page
a tool used to deliver selected Web content to subscribers as the content is published to a Web site
RSS (Really Simple Syndication)
a recorded audio or video file that can be played or downloaded via the Web
podcast
instruction delivered on an individual basis via the Web
Web-based training (WBT)
a learning environment in which the student is physically located away from the instructor and other students; commonly, instruction and communications take place via the Web
distance learning
a Web page that contains short, frequently updated entries in chronological order, typically by just one individual
blog
a collaborative Web page that is designed to be edited and republished by a variety of individuals
wiki
a collection of an individual’s work accessible via the Web
e-portfolio
using a software program or browser option to block access to particular Web pages or types of Web pages
Internet filtering
a small file stored on a user’s hard drive by a Web server; commonly used to identify personal preferences and settings for that user
cookie
a software program that is installed without the user’s permission and that secretly gathers information to be sent to others
spyware
words used in keyword searches to determine what information is presented - “AND”, “OR”, “NOT”
Boolean operators
limiting search results to specific search characteristics (page title, URL, top-level domain etc.)
field searching
technology that enables one computing device to identify the current status of another device
presence technology
