Internet Flashcards
What is the Internet?
A collection of computer networks that connects computers around the world
What was the foundation of the Internet?
ARPAnet
What is ARPA?
Advanced Research Projects Agency
When were protocols to transfer information over the Internet developed?
1970s
When were indices to keep track of information on the Internet developed?
Late 1980s
When was the World Wide Web launched?
1991
What is HTTP?
HyperText transfer protocol
What is HTML?
HyperText markup language
What is TCP/IP?
Transmission control protocol
What is FTP?
File transfer protocol
What is DHCP?
Dynamic host configuration protocol
What is DNS?
Domain name system
What is URL?
Uniform research locator
What is W3C?
World Wide Web Consortium
What is Intranet?
Private organisational network
What is VPN?
Internet which uses public Internet connection to achieve private network over a large distance
What is Extranet?
Parts of Internet that are accessible to people outside the organisation
What are the 3 primary types of connections?
Dial-up
ADSL
Wireless and mobile telephony
What does shaped Internet do?
Prioritises certain activities
What is RSS?
Really simple syndication
What is ActiveX?
Technology developed by Microsoft to share information and functionality between applications
What are the 3 main elements of a search engine?
Spider
Index
Search engine software
What do advanced search tools use?
Boolean operators
What is the search strategy?
Plan
Organise
Read the instructions
Be patient
