Interaction With Computers

Question 1

Internet

Answer 1

Worldwide collection of computer networks that allow people to communicate and access information quickly and easily

Question 2

WWW (world wide web)

Answer 2

HUGE database of information stored on networks and computers that contain millions of web sites and web pages
*it is part of the internet

Question 3

Web browsers

Answer 3

Software that helps you navigate the WWW (world wide web)

e. g.
* google chrome
* internet Explorer
* firefox
* safari

Question 4

Homepage

Answer 4

• introductory page of a website

* the default or start-up page on a browser

Question 5

Tabs

Answer 5

Internet navigation that allows the user to browse multiple pages in a Single window

Question 6

Bookmarks/favorites

Answer 6

Recording the Internet address to enable quick access in the future

Question 7

Browser history

Answer 7

List of web pages a user has visited recently

Question 8

Plugins (Addons)

Answer 8

Software component that adds a specific feature to an existing computer program

e. g.
* shockwave for flash player

Question 9

Download/upload

Answer 9

• data transfer
  
  • download— RECEIVING data
  • upload—SENDING data