The Internet and World Wide Web

What is FTP?

"File Transfer Protocol" permits the uploading and downloading from other components on the internet; often used to send/receive large multimedia files that are way too large to be transmitted as an e-mail attachment

What is VolP?

"Voice over IP" allows users to talk to other people using a broadband connection; Skype

What is the DNS?

(Domain Name System) translates the domain name into its associated IP address

What is ISP?

(Internet Service Provider) a business that provides access to the internet for free or for a fee

What is MSP?

(mobile service provider) a wireless data provider

List difference between e-mail and chat rooms

Chat rooms are done is real time

What is an IP address?

Internet protocol, sequence of #'s that identifies each device

What is MB and GB?

Megabyte, Gigabyte

Who developed the World Wide Web and when did it begin?

Sir Timothy Berners Lee (1989)

Who developed the Internet and when did it begin?

U.S. department of defense created ARPANET (September, 1969)

Define Web App

an application stored on a web server that you can access through a browser

Define Web Browser

an application that enables users with an internet connection to access/view webpages on a computer/ mobile device

Define multimedia

any program that combines text with other media (graphics, videos, sound, animation, etc.)

Define Hyperlink

built in connection to other websites, documents, etc.

What do cc and bcc do?

cc (carbon copy)- when you enter an e-mail here, it sends a copy of the e-mail to your recipient and the person addressed in this box; the e-mail recipient can see that a copy of the email was sent to another person bcc (blind carbon copy) came as cc but the recipient cannot see that a copy was sent to someone else

Define Wiki

collaborative website that allows users to create, add, modify, delete content

Define Website

collection of related webpages/associated items

What's the difference between compose, reply to all, and forward?

compose- opens blank e-mail for user reply- replies to the sender of a message reply to all- replies to everyone tied into a message forward- sends a copy of a message you have received

Define Web Server

computer that delivers requested webpages to your computer

What are the uses of e-mail?

create, send, receive, forward, store, print, delete

Define e-mail

electronic mail - transmission of messages/files via a computer network (have username/domain name)

define e-mail attachments

files attached to e-mail messages; a statement can be text, files, pics, etc. (have file sized limits)

Define World Wide Web

global library of info, collection of webpages (anyone that is connected to the internet) (www.)

What is the top-level domain?

identifies type of organization associated with the domain name (.com, .edu, .org, .gov)

list e-mail basics

keep messages brief, respond promptly, use proper spelling/grammar/punctuation, never respond to unsolicited e-mails, use meaningful subject lines, proofread, use for permanent record of communication

What is the Internet Backbone?

main transmission media that carries the bulk of internet traffic (interstate)

Are the internet and the World Wide Web the same thing?

no

Who owns the internet?

no one

What are online social networks?

online community that asks users to share interests, stories, photos, etc. (Instagram, twitter, facebook)

define "snail" mail

postal mail service

What is an internet plug-in?

program that extends capability of web browser; usually needed to view multimedia website elements; free download (Adobe flashplayer, reader)

What is bandwidth?

represents the amount of data that travels over a network

How does data travel on the internet?

request data(cables that run to your house) > central cable system > request data > ISP > Request data (internet backbone) > internet service > website

Define phishing

scam where they try to obtain personal/financial info

List Types of Websites

search engine, media sharing, educational, blogs, weather sites

What does the W3C do?

sets standards and guidelines for many uses of the internet

Define Search Engine

software that finds websites, webpages, images, videos, news, maps, info

What is the domain name?

text based name that corresponds with the IP address

What do hosts do?

usually provides storage for users data/info on servers, cloud storage

List safe browsing techniques

verify website is safe, turn off location sharing, clear browsing history, never store passwords; use phishing filter, pop-up blocker, private browsing

Define Blog, Vlog, Microblog

web log, online diary, time stamped posts; video log; limited characters (tweet)

Two major ways to connect to the internet...

wired, wireless

Define internet

worldwide collection of computer networks that connects millions of people together