Chapter 2: The Internet and E-commerce Flashcards
Is a software installed on your computer system that allows you to locate, view and navigate the Web.
Web browser or browser
Is a Website’s address.
Uniform Resource Locator URL)
What part of a URL is this ( HTTP )
Protocol
What’s the Secured Version of HTTP ?
Hypertext Transfer Protocol Secure (HTTPS)
What part of a URL is this
( www.facebook.com )
Domain Name
What part of a URL is this ( .com )
Top-Level Domain
What part of a URL is this ( /pages/cartoons )
Path or Subdirectory
Allows files to be transferred from a computer that hosts the website you are requesting(know as Web Server) so that you can see the website on your computer by using a browser
Hypertext Transfer Protocol (HTTP)
What are the two (2) types of Protocols
Hypertext Transfer Protocol(HTTP)
&
File Transfer Protocol(FTP)
Allows files to be transferred from a computer that hosts the website, in short (The Web Server)
Hypertext Transfer Protocol(HTTP)
Is used to upload and download files from one computer to another. Uses an FTP file server
File Transfer Protocol(FTP)
The six (6) ways to Connect to the internet
- Cable
- Digital Subscriber Line(DSL)
- Fiber Optic Service
- Satellite
- Wireless
- Dial-Up
Uses coaxial cable. Coaxial cable is a one-way service where the television programming signals are fed by the cable provider
Cable
Allows phone and data transmission to share the same line
Digital Subscriber Line(DSL)
Uses fiber optic lines, which are strands of optically pure glass that are as thin as a human hair.
Fiber Optic Service