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
