Prelim 2 Flashcards
Who is recognized as one of the fathers of the Internet?
Vinton Cerf
What does ARPANET stand for?
Advanced Research Projects Agency Network
When was the Internet first used?
1960
When is the official birthday of the Internet?
January 1, 1983
What does TCP stand for?
Transmission Control Protocol
What does IP stand for?
Internet Protocol
What does the TCP do?
connects computers to a network and exchange data
what does IP do?
responsible for making decisions on the packets and routing them
What does HTTP stand for?
Hypertext Transmission Protocol
What does FTP stand for?
File Transmission Protocol
Who invented the Electronic Mail and when?
Ray Tomilson in 1972
What are the Criteria for Evaluating the Quality of Health Information on the Internet?
- Credibility
- Content
- Disclosure
- Links (Resources)
What does PDA stand for?
Personal Digital Assistant
What is the software of the PDA?
PIM (Personal Information Management)
What may be defined as any computer program that helps health professionals make clinical decisions?
CDSS (Clinical Decision Support Systems)