Internet And Web Browsinh Concepts Flashcards
Internet
A global system of interconnected computer networks
World wide web
Designed to link and access information of various kind using Hypertexf Markup Language.
Enables most users to access the vast resources of information that is available over the Internet
Uniform resource locator URL
There is vast array of computers connected to the Internet and using the information on the WWW
Hyperlink
A link from a Web page or document to another wev page or file
Activated by clicking on a highlighted word or icon at a particular location on the screen
Structure of web address
Hosts and domain names: domain name is ghe name of the network you’re trying to connect
Path name and file name: the path maps to a folder location where the file is stored on the server.
Web browsers
A program that allows you to read material that is published onto the WWW
Ways to protect yourself when online
Purchase from reputable websites
Avoid unnecessary disclosure of personal and financial information
Log off from websites