CSI Ch 2

_____ is a set of rules that defines how webpages transfer on the Internet.

Hypertext Transfer Protocol (HTTP)

A(n) _____ is a sequence of numbers that uniquely identifies the location of each computer or device connected to the Internet.

IP address

a. online practice of creating a fake profile to form relationships with unsuspecting users

catfishing

f. real-time typed conversation that takes place on a computer or mobile device with many other online users

chat

j. website or web app that allows users to collect and compile content from a variety of websites about a particular topic or theme

curation website

d. harassment, often involving teens and preteens, using technology

cyberbullying

b. text-based name the corresponds to the IP address of a server that hosts a website

domain name

A gigabyte (GB) is the basic storage unit on a computer or mobile device and represents a single character.

f

A subject directory is software that finds websites, webpages, images, videos, news, maps, and other information related to a specific topic

f

One way to protect yourself from identity theft online is to retain all your cookies in your browser.

f

The W3C is responsible for maintaining all networks and content on the Internet.

f

A(n) _____ is any computer that provides services and connections to other computers on a network

host

A(n) _____ website contains factual information, such as libraries, encyclopedias, dictionaries, directories, guides, and other types of reference.

informational and research

i. computer that delivers requested webpages to your computer or mobile device

internet backbone

A _____ is a website that offers a variety of Internet services from a single, convenient location.

portal

One way to protect your identity while browsing is to use a(n) _____, which is another computer that screens all your incoming and outgoing messages.

proxy server

You register a domain name through _____, which is an organization that sells and manages domain names.

register

A dynamic webpage's contents generate each time a user displays the page.

t

Most browsers are available for download at no cost.

t

The term, blogosphere, refers to the worldwide collection of blogs.

t

When you post digital content online, it is a good idea to tag it so that it is easy to locate and organize.

t

g. short descriptive label that you assign to digital content so that it is easier to locate at a later time

tag

h. technique that transforms a smartphone or Internet-capable tablet into a protable communications device that shares its Internet access with other computers and devices wirelessly

tethering

e. term used to refer to the major carriers of network traffic

webserver

c. collaborative website that allows users to create, add, modify, or delete website content via a browser

wiki