Module 2.4 - Internet Services Technologies

Question 1

Intranet

Answer 1

An organisation’s private network which is an Internet-like environment consisting of documents and resources relating to the organisation’s business.

Question 2

DNS

Answer 2

Domain Name System - An Internet service that translates domain names to IP addresses. Domain names consisting of words are easier to remember than IP addresses. The Internet is based on IP addresses. When you use a domain name, a DNS service must translate the name into the corresponding IP address.

Question 3

RSS

Answer 3

Really Simple Syndication - A web or news feed that automatically provides users with updated content or notifications of new content. This content can then be accessed from a central application without having to check each and every website separately.

Question 4

Static website

Answer 4

A website consisting of multiple pages – each a single file that displays exactly the same information every time to the user just as when it was created.

Question 5

SEO

Answer 5

Search Engine Optimisation - A strategy or technology used to obtain a high-ranking placement in the search results page of a search engine such as Google.

Question 6

RIA

Answer 6

Rich Internet Applications - A web application that is designed to deliver the functions and features of a traditional desktop application. Web browsers are required for access. Unlike traditional applications, the installation of software is not needed.

Question 7

Extranet

Answer 7

An organisation’s intranet (or part thereof) which is available to other users outside the organisation.

Question 8

Dynamic website

Answer 8

A website consisting of web pages designed to be generated ‘on the go’ and which may differ each time, based on who the user is and what their recorded preferences and options are.