CH05 - Internet Technologies

Books or articles written by experts who have credentials in a particular field of study.

Academic Source

A technology that allows groups to communicate by taking turns, such as in emailing and text messaging.

Asynchronous Technology

A _______ is a website that produces content in forms of _______ posts that can contain text, images, video, or other media. _______ usually have a more casual, conversational style than more mainstream websites.

Blog

Software that adds functionality to a web browser.

Browser Extension

The pre-loading of data from a stream into memory to help avoid interruptions while waiting for data that is received in bursts.

Buffering

The storing of images, sounds, web pages, and other information associated with particular websites that allows a browser to redisplay data without having to reload it from the website.

Caching

A digital document that contains encryption keys and is used for encryption and identification.

Certificate

The format used for citing academic sources, including author, date of publication, and journal title.

Citation Style

The process of transferring source code from a web server to a web browser and running that code directly in the browser.

Client-Side Scripting

The use of remote services hosted on the internet to store, manage, and process data.

Cloud Computing

A method of delivering applications by hosting them in the cloud.

Cloud Hosting

A cloud computing service that remotely maintains, manages, and backs up data and makes that data available to users over a network.

Cloud Storage

Resources such as personal websites, online forums, news websites, and online magazines whose audience is consumers of information -- people looking for practical information to solve a problem, make a purchasing decision, or just become better informed on current events and issues.

Consumer-level Source

A small piece of data sent from a website and stored on a user's computer by the web browser while the user is browsing. _________ are designed to help websites remember information such as items in an online shopping cart and entries in a web form so that the website can customize a web page for the user.

Cookie

A way of reaching out to a large group for help solving a problem. It can involve collecting ideas from users or professionals, or pooling money or resources from a variety of people.

Crowdsourcing

Software found on almost every computer or smart device that makes a variety of tasks easier, especially by allowing you to control your device with just your voice. Examples of digital assistants are Apple's Siri, Microsoft's Cortana, Amazon's Alexa, and Google's Google Assistant.

Digital Assistant

A system and set of rules that associates domain names (such as web servers) with unique IP addresses so users can find and use network resources by an easily readable name instead of by IP address.

Domain Name System (DNS)

Creating a copy of a file from a web or network server and saving it to your local computer. This allows a user to open the file at any time even if they don't have a network connection.

Downloading

A set of rules that govern the transfer of files between computers.

File Transfer Protocol (FTP)

A computer language that web pages use to display content through web browsers.

Hypertext Markup Language (HTML)

A set of rules that govern the transfer of web content between computers.

Hypertext Transfer Protocol (HTTP)

A numerical label that is assigned to devices so they can connect and communicate on a network.

IP Address

A company that provides individuals and businesses access to the internet and other related services.

Internet Service Providers (ISP)

A professional who works with telecommunications equipment and hardware to build infrastructures for networking, telephones, radio, and other communications channels.

Internet Service Technician

A computing concept that describes the network of physical devices and everyday devices (including refrigerators, thermostats, streetlights, and environmental tracking systems) that communicate with the internet.

Internet of Things (IoT)

A private network, usually hidden from the internet and protected by a security device, that uses the same technologies that are used on the internet and may or may not be connected to the internet.

Intranet

A streaming method that transmits data in real time as it is created.

Live Streaming

A form of written communication similar to texting but is typically done with the use of an app like Facebook Messenger or WhatsApp, usually on a mobile device.

Messaging

A cloud storage service that is offered by Microsoft.

Microsoft OneDrive

Rules of etiquette that should be observed while using computer networks, such as the internet.

Netiquette

A streaming method that allows users to select and watch or listen to video or audio when they choose, rather than at a scheduled broadcast time.

On-Demand Streaming

An online written form of communication that is typically web based and used by businesses as customer service tools to assist online users who visit their websites.

Online Chat

The act of taking someone else's work and passing it off as one's own.

Plagiarism

An audio program split up into episodes that can be enjoyed on demand. Podcast topics can range from cooking, fashion, music, and about any other topic you can think of.

Podcast

A feature of most web browsers that prevents pop-up windows such as advertisements from being displayed.

Pop-up Blocker

Resources such as original speeches, letters, poems, laws, scientific fieldwork, and artwork.

Primary Source

A device that stands as an intermediary between an application such as a web browser and the Internet. A ______________ intercepts all requests and can use filter rules to allow or deny internet traffic.

Proxy Server

A system based on simple text files that are read by a program to provide a stream of updates or feed about a particular topic. _______ originally stood for RDF Site Summary but is also known as "really simple syndication" or "rich-site summary."

RSS

Resources such as articles or books that review, analyze, or describe primary sources.

Secondary Source

A professional who uses creative and technical skills to create content for social media platforms in order to reach and influence current and potential customers.

Social Media Marketer

A marketing tool used on social media to present a business and its message quickly and in the best light possible with the intent to interact with and influence potential customers and expand their business potential.

Social Media Marketing

A web-based technology to distribute information and encourage people to connect with others who share a common interest. Examples of social media platforms are Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, and Instagram.

Social Media Platform

Sometimes called SaaS or on-demand software, software that requires a monthly or annual fee to use the software and receive regular updates.

Software Subscription

A term associated with cloud hosting. SaaS provides users with the applications they need to do their day-to-day work through the cloud.

Software as a Service (SaaS)

A method of transmitting and receiving data (especially video and audio information) over a network as a steady, continuous flow, allowing playback while the data is being transferred.

Streaming

A technology that allows two or more groups to communicate in real time such as video conferencing, VoIP, or live streaming.

Synchronous Technology

Resources that compile or summarize material from other sources including bibliographies, abstracts, and online article indexes and databases.

Tertiary Source

Phone communication in written form sent through SMS (Short Message Service) that can be sent over a cellular network or the internet. Multimedia Messaging Service (MMS) is an extension of SMS that supports picture, audio, and video messaging.

Texting

The worldwide system of interconnected computers and public networks.

The Internet

Short for World Wide Web. Digital content that is delivered over the Internet, usually through a web browser.

The Web

A set of rules that facilitates internet communication.

Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol (TCP-IP)

The reference or address to a resource on the Internet. Example: http://www.testout.com/home/about/privacy

Universal Resource Locator (URL)

A technology that sends voice phone calls using the TCP/IP protocol over digital data lines.

Voice over IP (VoIP)

A program or app that uses the internet and a web browser to complete a task. The user's computer interacts with a remote server to access the app.

Web Application

An application for accessing information on the World Wide Web.

Web Browser

An IT professional who employs skills in color, font, layout, and images to create appealing and useful websites.

Web Designer

A search of the World Wide Web using a web browser, often done by visiting a web search engine site such as Google, Bing, or Yahoo.

Web Search

A technology that allows computers, smartphones, and other devices to communicate on a wireless network.

Wi-Fi

An online encyclopedia that uses hyperlinks to connect each entry to other relevant entries.

Wiki