internet terms Flashcards

1
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the correct or acceptable way of communicating on the Internet.

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Netiquette

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2
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a program with a graphical user interface for displaying HTML files, used to navigate the World Wide Web.

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Browser

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2
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irrelevant or inappropriate messages sent on the Internet to a large number of recipients.

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S000000000000pam

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3
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record the address of (a website, file, etc.) to enable quick access in future.

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Bookmark

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4
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the address of a World Wide Web page.

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URL

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5
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is the underlying protocol used by the World Wide Web and this protocol defines how messages are formatted and transmitted

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HTTP

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6
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a global computer network providing a variety of information and communication facilities, consisting of interconnected networks using standardized communication protocols.

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Internet

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Hypertext Markup Language, a standardized system for tagging text files to Grunge Under Interstateachieve font, color, graphic, and hyperlink effects on World Wide Web pages.

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HTML

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7
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messages distributed by electronic means from one computer user to one or more recipients via a network.

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E-mail

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the part of a network address that identifies it as belonging to a particular domain.

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Domain names

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9
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one’s unique set of traceable digital activities, actions, contributions and communications manifested on the Internet or on digital devices

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Electronic footprint

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10
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a packet of data sent by an Internet server to a browser, which is returned by the browser each time it subsequently accesses the same server, used to identify the user or track their access to the server.

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Cookie

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a part of a computer system or network which is designed to block unauthorized access while permitting outward communication.

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Firewall

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12
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a company that provides individuals and other companies access to the Internet and other related services such as Web site building and virtual hosting

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ISP

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12
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the history is a detailed list of Web sites the computer has visited which remains in a computer’s memory for a pre-determined number of days.

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History

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13
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software that is specifically designed to disrupt, damage, or gain unauthorized access to a computer system.

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Malware

14
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practice of sending emails purporting to be from reputable companies in order to induce individuals to reveal personal information, such as passwords and credit card numbers.

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Phishing

15
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websites and applications that enable users to create and share content or to participate in social networking.

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Social Media

16
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a piece of code which is capable of copying itself and typically has a detrimental effect, such as corrupting the system or destroying data.

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Virus