Chapter 16 Flashcards
Internet
a huge network of computers, world wide, which are connected together and exchange information using common software
E-commerce
a system that allows customers to access a business’s website to obtain goods or services
Modem
a piece of hardware that converts data from a computer into a form that can be sent down a telephone line to connect it to the internet
Internet Service Provider (IPS)
a company that allows you to connect to its network to gain access to the internet
Web Browser
a program which allows people to use the World Wide Web (WWW)
messages and documents that are sent and read electronically, without the need for a printed copy
Blog
a diary-style website where individual or businesses can add comments about a particular topic
Social Networking Site
a site which allows people to communicate with each other via messages
Chat Room
a website which allows real-time messaging between individuals or groups of people
Spam
unwanted emails
Unique Resource Locator (URL)
a special file name which is different for every page on the internet
