Module#1A: Studying the Internet Flashcards
How can the Internet Community communicate with each other?
- Message each other
- Have Live conversations
- Watch live video streams
- Participate in discussion groups
what are some things you can do with the internet?
- Find info on any subject (IE: History)
- Share info (IE: Sending Photos)
- Look for a Job (IE: Indeed)
- Conduct Banking (IE: TD Bank)
- Purchase Products and services (IE: Amazon)
- Play Games (IE: online Web Browser Games)
- Listen to Music (IE: Spotify)
- Watch Movies (IE: Netflix)
How many years did has the internet revolutionized the way for millions of people?
20 years
Define the Internet?
A network that spans the world, connecting people and information through computers and other digital devices
Define Computer Network
A group of computers that share a connection. it can have 2 or 2 thousand computers
is there a restriction when communicating between computers?
Yes, Access is sometimes restricted and only authorized users are allowed to see particular info
What has the internet also been referred as:
- The Net
- Cyberspace
- The Information Superhighway
When was the term “Information superhighway” Popular?
in the 1990’s
How did the Internet Begin?
it was built in the late 1960’s by the Advanced Research Projects Agency (ARPA)
What was ARPA’s Objective
To develop a computer network to survive other methods of communication in case of a nuclear attack.
What is the difference between the 1990’s internet and the 1960’s internet
in the 1960’s
- There were few destinations and limited services
- it was difficult to find your way around it
- could only display text - there were no graphics, sounds or colors
Define the World Wide Web
is the collection of web-pages and websites that resides on the internet
When was the World Wide Web Conceived?
in 1991 at the CERN European Laboratory for Particle Physics.
What is the NCSA?
National Center for Super-computing Applications
What was the first Browser NCSA relased and when?
in 1993 it was called Mosaic
How many users use the Internet?
3.5 Billion
Who runs the Internet?
Nobody, although there are certain groups that set standards and work to keep it running efficiently
is the Internet Governed?
No, however in some governments legislation has been introduced to govern objectionable content
what can you do on the internet?
- Mailing Lists
- Newsgroups
- Instant Messaging
- Video Conferencing
- Social Media
- Web
Define Email
A way to send messages from your computer to other email users
Define Mailing Lists
A discussion group that covers a topic that you can subscribe too and are delivered through email.
Define Chat
A way to communicate through typed messages
Define Audio/Video Conferencing
You can have live conversations on the internet in which both parties can hear and see the other.
Define Internet Telephone
It replaces the traditional land line telephone with something called Voice Over internet Protocol (VoIP)
Define Social Media
digital content that is produced by Individuals with the intention of sharing it with friends (IE: Photos on Facebook)
Define File Transfer
a way to transfer or copy files between computers on the internet
How does the Internet Work?
TCP/IP (Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol) is set that allows all types of computers on the internet to speak with each other.
How does TCP/IP Work?
It breaks down infromation into things called Packets which are sent separtely over the internet
Is TCP/IP the main internet Protocol?
Yes, although there are others including HTTP and FTP
Define IP Addresses
An IP Address is where the each separate packet has the destination address of the computer it needs to go to.
How is Every Computer Unique?
It has it’s own IP Address depending on the type of network.
What Consists in the IP Address?
A series of numbers separated by periods.
Whats the most recent version of IP?
it’s IPV6
Why are IP Address Important?
Because Web and Email Addresses are translated into IP Numbers so that computers can recgonize and understand them.
What is the Internet?
The internet is a network of networks, comprising hundreds of thousands of computer networks.
