Chapter 1 Flashcards
A worldwide collection of computers and computer networks that links billions computers used by businesses, government, educational institutions, organizations, and individuals using modems, phone lines, television cables, satellite links, fiber-optic connections, and other communications devices and media.
Internet
A collection of two or more computers that are connected to share resources and information.
Network
A company that has a permanent connection to the Internet Backbone.
Internet Service Provider (ISP)
A collection of high speed data lines that connect major computer systems located around the world.
Internet Backbone
A part of the internet that supports and consist of a collection of linked documents.
The World Wide Web (The Web)
A set of rules for exchanging text, graphic, sound, video, and other multimedia files.
Hypertext Transfer Protocol (HTTP)
The linked documents or pages of information on the web.
Web Pages
A related collection of Web pages that is created and maintained by an individual, company, educational institution, or other organization.
Web Site
The first document users see when they access the web site.
Home Page
A computer that stores and sends (serves) requested Web pages and other files.
Web Server (Host)
Copying the Web pages and associated files such as graphics and audio to a Web Server.
Publishing
This type of site is generally available to the public.
Internet site
A private network that uses Internet technologies to share company information among employees.
Intranet
A private network that uses Internet technologies to share business information with select corporate partners or key customers.
Extranet
The buying and selling of goods and services on the Internet.
Electronic Commerce (E-Commerce)
A program that interprets and display Web pages and enables you to view and interact with a Web page.
Web Browsers (Browsers)
Microsoft internet explorer, Mozilla Firefox, Google Chrome, Apple Safari
Web Browsers (Browsers)
The address of a document or other file accessible on the internet.
Uniform Resource Locator (URL)