web 1 Flashcards
anchor text
the text that appears highlighted in a hypertext link and that can be clicked to open the target web page.
banner ad
a form of online advertising embedded on a web page
bandwdith
a range of frequencies within a given band, in particular, that is used for transmitting a signal.
bitmap
an array of bits that specify the color of each pixel in a rectangular array of pixels.
bookmark
a placeholder for a web page that will allow you quick access to that page instead of having to browse to it or search for it.
domain name
the part of a network address that identifies it as belonging to a particular domain.
download
copy (data) from one computer system to another, typically over the internet
flash
a sudden brief burst of bright light or a sudden glint from a reflective surface.
frames
a rigid structure that surrounds or encloses something such as a door or window.
gateway
an opening that can be closed by a gate.
hit
bring one’s hand or a tool or weapon into contact with (someone or something) quickly and forcefully.
home page
the introductory page of a website, typically serving as a table of contents for the site.
hotspot
a small area or region with a relatively hot temperature in comparison to its surroundings.
hyperlink
a link from a hypertext file or document to another location or file, typically activated by clicking on a highlighted word or image on the screen.
javascript
an object-oriented computer programming language commonly used to create interactive effects within web browsers.
meta tag
areas in HTML code that contain information about a website
a file format that provides an electronic image of text or text and graphics that looks like a printed document and can be viewed, printed, and electronically transmitted.
“PDF files”
QuickTime
marching that is conducted at about 120 paces per minute.
