Chapter 1 - Reference information Flashcards

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Explain what a node is

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is any device, such as a computer, tablet, or smartphone, connected to a network,

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Explain what a network is

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is a collection of two or more computers linked together to share resources
and information.

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Explain what Internet of Things mean

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is a term used to describe the ever-growing number of devices
connecting to a network, including televisions and appliances.

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What are data lines?

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allow data (including
text, graphical images, audio, and video) to move from one computer to another.

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What is the Internet backbone?

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is a collection of high-speed data lines that link major computer
systems located around the world.

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Explain the term “Internet Service Provider”

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is a company
that has a permanent connection to the Internet backbone. ISPs use high- or medium
speed data lines to allow personal and business computer users to connect to the
backbone for access to the Internet.

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Explain what the “Internet” is

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the infrastructure, or the physical
networks of computers.

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What is the World Wide Web?

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also called the web, is the service
that provides access to information stored on web servers, the high-capacity, high
performance computers that power the web.

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What is a website?

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or site for short, is a related collection of webpages created and
maintained by a person, company, educational institution, or other organization, such
as the U.S. Department of Education (Figure 1–3).

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What is a home page?

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is the main page and the first document users see when they access the
website.

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What is s hyperlink?

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more commonly called
a link, is an element that connects one webpage to another webpage on the same server
or to any other web server in the world.

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Explain Protocol

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is a set of rules that
defines how a client workstation can communicate with a server.

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What is a server?

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is the host computer
that stores resources and files for websites

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What is Hypertext Transfer Protocol?

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is the fundamental protocol used on
the web to exchange and transfer webpages.

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What is File Transfer Protocol?

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is used to exchange files from one computer
to another over the Internet (not the web).

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What is Transmission Control Protocol?

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is a pair of
protocols used to transfer data efficiently over the Internet by properly routing it to
its destination.

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What is Internet Protocol?

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ensures data is sent to the correct location.

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What does “Domain Name System”?

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associates an IP address with a domain name.

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What is a web browser? Give examples

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also called a browser, is a program that
interprets and displays webpages so you can view and interact with them.

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What is Uniform Resource Locator?

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(URL) is the address of a
document or other file accessible on the Internet and identifies the network location of
a website

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What is a domain?

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is an area of the Internet a particular
organization or person manages.

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What is a subdomain?

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an Internet domain that is part of the primary domain

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What is an internet site?

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is another term for a website that is generally available to anyone
with an Internet connection.

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What does “intranet” mean?

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is a private network that uses Internet technologies to share company information among
employees.

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What does "extranet" mean?
is a private network that uses Internet technologies to share business information with select corporate partners or key customers.
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Explain Electronic Commerce
which is the buying and selling of goods and services on the Internet.
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What is a Learning Management System?
An LMS is a web-based software application designed to facilitate online learning.
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Responsive Design
which allows you to create one website that provides an optimal viewing experience across a range of devices.
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What is a wireframe?
is a simple, visual guide that clearly identifies the location of main webpage elements, such as the navigation area, organization logo, content areas, and images.
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Active white space
is an area on the page that is intentionally left blank.
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Passive white space
is the space between content areas.
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Site map
is a planning tool that lists or displays all the pages on a website and indicates how they are related to each other. (the structure of a website)
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linear website structure
connects webpages in a straight line
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hierarchical website
connects webpages in a treelike structure
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webbed website structure
has not set organization
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Name the 12 considerations on the "Planning a website" checklist
Purpose; Target audience; multiplatform display; site map; wireframe; graphics; navigation; colour; typography; accessibility; budget, project timeline
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what is the W3C?
develops and maintains web standards, language specifications, and accessibility recommendations.
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Web content
generally refers to the information in a webpage or web application, including text, images, forms, and sounds.
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Four principles the WCAG guidelines are organized under:
Perceivable; Operable; Understandable; Robust
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Explain the principle "Perceivable"
Information and user interface components must be presentable to users in ways they can perceive. Users must be able to perceive the information being presented. (It cannot be invisible to any of their senses.)
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Explain the principle "Operable"
User interface components and navigation must be operable. Users must be able to operate the interface. (The interface cannot require interaction that a user cannot perform.)
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Explain the principle "Understandable"
Information and the operation of the user interface must be understandable. Users must be able to understand the information as well as the operation of the user interface. (The content or operation cannot be beyond their understanding.)
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Explain the principle "Robust"
Content must be robust enough that it can be interpreted reliably by a wide variety of user agents, including assistive technologies. Users must be able to access the content as technologies advance. (As technologies and user agents evolve, the content should remain accessible.)
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