Week 6 Flashcards
The Internet (48 cards)
What is the short form of internet?
net
A globally connected network system facilitating
worldwide communication and access to data resources
through a vast collection of private, public, business, academic
and government networks.
The internet
Once you are connected to the Internet,
you can access and view websites using a
type of application called?
web browser
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The internet’s foundation was laid in ________ with the creation of ARPANET (____________________) by the U.S. Department of Defense. It allowed computers at different locations to communicate.
1960s – ARPANET Beginnings
The internet’s foundation was laid in 1969 with the creation of ARPANET (Advanced Research Projects Agency Network) by the U.S. Department of Defense. It allowed computers at different locations to communicate.
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In ________, ____________ developed email, using the “_” symbol to
separate usernames from host computers.
1970s – Email & TCP/IP Development:
In 1971, Ray Tomlinson developed email, using the “@” symbol to separate usernames from host computers.
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In ____, ____ ____ and ____ ____ created TCP/IP (_____ _____), which became the standard for
internet communication
1970s – Email & TCP/IP Development:
Those person who also a fathers of the Internet
In 1973, Vinton Cerf and Robert Kahn created TCP/IP (Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol), which became the standard for
internet communication
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In ____, ARPANET adopted ____, marking the birth of the modern internet.
1980s – Growth & Expansion
In 1983, ARPANET adopted TCP/IP, marking the birth of the modern internet.
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In ____, the ____ ____ ____ (DNS) was introduced, replacing
numerical IP addresses with names like .com, .edu, .gov.
1980s – Growth & Expansion
In 1984, the Domain Name System (DNS) was introduced, replacing
numerical IP addresses with names like .com, .edu, .gov.
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By ____ Tim Berners-Lee proposed the _________, a
system for accessing internet content using hyperlinks
1980s – Growth & Expansion
By 1989, Tim Berners-Lee proposed the World Wide Web (WWW), a
system for accessing internet content using hyperlinks
In what year did Berners-Lee launched the first website, making the web accessible to
the public?
1990s – The Internet Goes Public
1991
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In ____, the first graphical web browser, ________, was released, making the
internet user-friendly.
1990s – The Internet Goes Public
In 1993, the first graphical web browser, Mosaic, was released, making the
internet user-friendly.
Enumeration
1994-1995: The internet saw rapid growth with the launch of?
1990s – The Internet Goes Public
- Yahoo!
- Amazon
- eBay
In ____, the U.S. government transferred control of the internet to commercial
________ (ISPs), making it widely available for public and
business use.
1990s – The Internet Goes Public
In 1995, the U.S. government transferred control of the internet to commercial
internet service providers (ISPs), making it widely available for public and
business use.
Enumeration
What are the Major Components of the Internet
- Server/s
- IP Address (Internet Protocol)
- Browser
- Domain Name System (DNS)
- Internet Service Provider (ISP)
is a powerful computer
that stores websites,
apps, or files and
sends them to users
when requested
Server
Runs applications and services for users. It processes requests and
delivers data to users or other programs
Example: The GCash app uses an application server to process payments, l
Types of Servers
Application Server
Hosts websites and delivers web pages to users when they browse the
internet.
Example: The web servers of Lazada or Shopee allow users to browse
produ
Types of Servers
Web Server
Acts as a middleman between users and the internet, providing security,
filtering content, and improving speed
Example: Some schools and companies use proxy servers to block
access to
Types of Servers
Proxy Server
Sends, receives, and stores emails.
Example: The web servers of Lazada or Shopee allow users to browse
Types of Servers
Mail Server
Stores and manages files, allowing users to access and share them
Examples: Many schools and businesses use Google Drive or
OneDrive as fi
Types of Servers
File Server
Manages security policies, user permissions, and access control
Example: Banking apps like BPI Mobile or Metrobank use policy
servers to
Types of Servers
Policy Server
Major Components of the Internet
is a unique number given
to every device connected
to the internet. It helps
computers find and
communicate with each
other
IP Address (Internet Protocol)
Major Components of the Internet
is a program that lets
you visit websites on the
internet. It retrieves and
displays web pages
Browser
Major Components of the Internet
is a system that
translates website names
into IP addresses so that
computers can find them
Domain Name System
(DNS)
