isds 1100 chapter 2

IP adress

A sequence of numbers that uniquely identifies the location of each computer or device connected to the Internet.

ccTLD

A two-letter country code in a web address.

networks

Both public and private organizations own _________ on the Internet

location sharing

Browsing option that gives websites access to your current location.

wireless modem

Modem that uses the cellular radio network to provide Internet connections.

anticybersquatting consumer protection act

More than 15 years ago, lawmakers enacted the _________________. Its goal is to protect trademark owners from having to pay a cybersquatter for a domain name that includes their trademark.

dongle

Small device that connects to a computer and acts as a modem.

tethering

Technique used to configure a smartphone or Internet-capable tablet to act as a portable communications device that shares its Internet access with other computers and devices wirelessly.

wired

With __________ connections, a computer or device physically attaches via a cable or wire to a communications device, such as a modem, that transmits data and other items over transmission media to the Internet

dynamic

With a webpage, by contrast, the content of the webpage generates each time a user displays it

modem

With wired connections, a computer or device physically attaches via a cable or wire to a communications device, such as a ______________, that transmits data and other items over transmission media to the Internet

mobile

You can create a _____________________ hot spot using a communications device or by tethering a smartphone

data

_________ also refers to the content that is stored on media or transmitted over a network

data

____________ can refer to unprocessed items that computers often process into information

wired

____________ transmission media includes phone line, coaxial cable, and fiber-optic cable.

hosts

_____________ often use high-speed communications to transfer data and messages over a network

cybersquatters

_____________ purchase unused or lapsed domain names so that they can profit from selling them

bandwidth

_____________ represents the amount of data that travels over a network

phishing

______________ is a scam in which a perpetrator attempts to obtain your personal and/or financial information

registar

______________ is an organization that sells and manages domain names

wireless

_______________ transmission media includes radio waves and satellite signals

dynamic

_______________ webpages may contain customized content, such as the current date and time of day, desired stock quotes, weather for a region, or ticket availability for flights.

mobile service provider

________________ is an ISP that offers wireless Internet access to computers and mobile devices with the necessary built-in wireless capability (such as Wi-Fi), wireless modems, or other communications devices that enable wireless connectivity

dial-up access

_____________________ takes place when a modem in a computer connects to the Internet via a standard telephone line that transmits data and information using an analog (continuous wave pattern) signal.

tethering

___________________transforms a smartphone or Internet-capable tablet into a portable communications device that shares its Internet access with other computers and devices wirelessly

dongle

a ___________ is a small device that connects to a computer and enables additional functions when attached.

hot spot

a ______________ is a wireless network that provides Internet connections to mobile computers and devices.

browser

a ________________ is an application that enables users with an Internet connection to access and view webpages on a computer or mobile device

gigabyte (GB)

a __________________ is equal to approximately one billion characters

webpages

a browser is an application that enables users with an Internet connection to access and view ______________ on a computer or mobile device

traffic

communications activity on the Internet.

internet

the _________ consists of many local, regional, national, and international networks.

IP address

When you enter a domain name (i.e., google.com) in a browser, a DNS server translates the domain name to its associated _____________ so that the request can be routed to the correct computer

domain name system (DNS)

When you enter a domain name (i.e., google.com) in a browser, a ____________ server translates the domain name to its associated IP address so that the request can be routed to the correct computer

home page

When you run a browser, it may retrieve and display a starting webpage, sometimes called a _______________

web

the World Wide Web (WWW), or __________, consists of a worldwide collection of electronic documents

web server

A ________ is a computer that delivers requested webpages to your computer or mobile device

host

A _________, more commonly known today as a server, is any computer that provides services and connections to other computers on a network

byte

A __________ is the basic storage unit on a computer or mobile device and represents a single character.

domain name

A ___________ is a text-based name that corresponds to the IP address of a server that hosts a website

domain name

A ___________ is part of the web address that you type in a browser's address bar to access a website

wireless modem

A ___________, for example, uses a wireless communications technology (such as cellular radio, satellite, or Wi-Fi) to connect to the Internet

DNS server

A ____________ is a server on the Internet that usually is associated with an ISP

website

A _____________ is a collection of related webpages and associated items, such as documents and photos, stored on a web server

megabyte (MB)

A _____________ is equal to approximately one million characters

pop-up blocker

A _______________ is a filtering program that stops pop-up ads from displaying on webpages

internet service provider

A business that provides individuals and organizations access to the Internet free or for a fee.

cache

A copy of every website you visit is stored in the browser's __________ (pronounced cash) folder

ARPANET

Agency of the U.S. Department of Defense whose goal was to build a network that (1) allowed scientists at different physical locations to share information and work together on military and scientific projects and (2) could function even if part of the network was disabled or destroyed by a disaster such as a nuclear attack

pop-up ad

An Internet advertisement that suddenly appears in a new window on top of a webpage displayed in a browser.

antenna

An ______________ on or built into the computer or device, wireless modem, or communications device typically sends signals through the airwaves to communicate with a mobile service provider

IP address

An ______________, short for Internet Protocol address, is a sequence of numbers that uniquely identifies the location of each computer or device connected to the Internet.

internet service provider (ISP)

An ___________________ , is a business that provides individuals and organizations access to the Internet free or for a fee

mobile service provider

An antenna on or built into the computer or device, wireless modem, or communications device typically sends signals through the airwaves to communicate with a _______________________

home page

Another use of the term, __________, refers to the first page that is displayed on a website

host

Any computer that provides services and connections to other computers on a network.

web 2.0

As web technologies matured in the mid-2000s, industry experts introduced the term ____________ to refer to websites that provide a means for users to share personal information (such as online social networks), allow users to modify website content (such as wikis), and provide applications through a browser (such as web apps).

domain names

Because lengthy IP addresses can be difficult to remember, the Internet supports _____________

tabbed browsing

Current browsers typically support ___________________, where the top of the browser shows a tab (similar to a file folder tab) for each webpage you display

modem

Dial-up access takes place when a ___________________ in a computer connects to the Internet via a standard telephone line that transmits data and information using an analog (continuous wave pattern) signal.

IPv6

Due to the growth of the Internet, the original IPv4 addresses began dwindling in availability. The IPv6 scheme increased the available number of IP addresses exponentially.

web

Each electronic document on the __________ is called a webpage, which can contain text, graphics, animation, audio, and video.

webpage

Each electronic document on the web is called a __________, which can contain text, graphics, animation, audio, and video.

network

Each organization on the Internet is responsible only for maintaining its own ________

wireless

For __________ connections, many mobile computers and devices include the necessary built-in technology so that they can transmit data and other items wirelessly

data

For example, when you select a data plan for your smartphone, the mobile service provider typically limits the amount of _____________ (number of bytes) you can transfer each month depending on the plan you selected

transmission

In the United States, the ____________ media that make up the Internet backbone exchange data at several different major cities across the country. That is, they transfer data from one network to another until reaching the final destination

broadband

Internet connection with fast data-transfer speeds and an always-on connection.

traffic

Just as interstate highways connect major cities and carry the bulk of the automotive traffic across the country, several main transmission media carry the heaviest amount of __________, or communications activity, on the Internet.

phishing filter

Many browsers include a ______________, which is a program that warns or blocks you from potentially fraudulent or suspicious websites.

static

Visitors to a __________ webpage all see the same content each time they view the webpage

mobile broadband

Offers high-speed Internet connections over the cellular radio network to computers and devices with built-in compatible technology (such as 3G, 4G, or 5G) or a wireless modem or other communications device

client

On the Internet, your computer or device is a ______________ that can access data and services on a variety of servers

servers

On the Internet, your computer or device is a client that can access data and services on a variety of _____________

internet

On the _____________, your computer or device is a client that can access data and services on a variety of servers

ICANN

Organization that approves and controls TLDs.

private browsing

Prevent people using your computer or mobile device from seeing the websites you viewed or searches you conducted by using ________________

cable internet service

Provides high-speed Internet access through the cable television network via a cable modem

dsl

Provides high-speed Internet connections through the telephone network via a DSL modem

fixed wireless

Provides high-speed Internet connections using a dish-shaped antenna on a building, such as a house or business, to communicate with a tower location via radio signals

satellite internet service

Provides high-speed Internet connections via satellite to a satellite dish that communicates with a satellite modem

ARPANET

That network, called ____________, became functional in September 1969, linking scientific and academic researchers across the United States.

IPv4

The Internet uses two IP addressing schemes: IPv4 and IPv6. Due to the growth of the Internet, the original _________ addresses began dwindling in availability.

internet

The _______________ has its roots in a networking project started by the Pentagon's Advanced Research Projects Agency (ARPA), an agency of the U.S. Department of Defense

world wide consortium (W3C)

The ________________, however, oversees research and sets standards and guidelines for many areas of the Internet.

domain name system (DNS)

The __________________ is the method that the Internet uses to store domain names and their corresponding IP addresses.

ICANN

The organization that approves and controls TLDs is called _____________ , which stands for Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers

host

The original ARPANET consisted of four main computers, one each located at the University of California at Los Angeles, the University of California at Santa Barbara, the Stanford Research Institute, and the University of Utah. Each of these computers served as a ___________ on the network

ARPANET

The original ___________ consisted of four main computers, one each located at the University of California at Los Angeles, the University of California at Santa Barbara, the Stanford Research Institute, and the University of Utah. Each of these computers served as a host on the network

websites

The same web server can store multiple ____________.

top-level domain (TLD)

The suffix of the domain name in a web address.`

top-level domain (TLD)

The suffix of the domain name, called the ________________, identifies the type of organization associated with the domain

internet backbone

These major carriers of network traffic are known collectively as the ______________

internal

These networks, along with phone companies, cable and satellite companies, and the government, all contribute toward the _________________ structure of the Internet.

proxy server

To protect your online identity, use a ___________________, which is another computer that screens all your incoming and outgoing messages.

broadband

Today, users often connect to the Internet via _________ Internet service because of its fast data transfer speeds and its always-on connection

fiber to the premises (FTTP)

Uses fiber-optic cable to provide high-speed Internet access via a modem

wifi

Uses radio signals to provide high-speed Internet connections to computers and devices with built-in Wi-Fi capability or a communications device that enables Wi-Fi connectivity

register

individuals and companies ________ domain names so that people can find their websites easily using a browser

mobile browser

internet-capable mobile devices such as smartphones use a special type of browser, called a ______________, which is designed for their smaller screens and limited computing power