Internet Basics Flashcards
1
Q
The internet vs the World Wide Web
A
The internet: Comprehensive network of computers
WWW: Collection of webpages
2
Q
HTTP
A
language used on the internet in order to transfer data and communicate
3
Q
Domain
A
Website name
4
Q
Domain registrar
A
i.e. GoDaddy
5
Q
DNS
A
Domain Name System
I.e. GoDaddy servers
GoDaddy manages domain config (DNS resource records) that points to correct location
6
Q
WHOIS Directory
A
Public listing of domain names and the people or organizations assoc with each name
7
Q
The internet protocol (IP)
A
Method by which data is sent from one computer to another
Every computer has at least one IP address
8
Q
The crypto officers
A
14 dudes who apparently can restart the internet
Internet Corporation for assigned names and numbers
