Flocabulary: What is the internet and internet safety
Network
a connected system of computers and machines that allows information to be shared.
Request
a direction to a computer or machine to give information or do an task.
Internet
a global computer network. It links together millions of computers and smaller computer networks, and allows for information, communication, retail and many other functions.
Pop-up
a message or window that often advertises something and appears over other windows on a computer.
a message sent electronically between computers or devices.
Web
a part of the internet made of documents linked to one another.
Virus
a program designed to harm a computer, destroying data and files.
Password
a secret series of letters and numbers that is needed to access a computer or program.
Attachment
a separate file sent with an email.
Username
a series of letters and numbers that identifies the person using a computer or network and gives them access.
Website
a set of connected pages, like a home page, on the World Wide Web that are usually maintained by a single individual or organization.
IP Address
a string of numbers that identifies a computer, a network or another device on the internet.
Computer
an electronic device for processing, storing, and displaying data at high speeds.
Device
an invention that does a particular thing.
Transmit
broadcast or send (such as an electronic signal).
Online
connected to a network.
Access
freedom or permission to enter, speak with or use.
Private
not meant for the public; personal or secret.
Communicate
to make known; to give or exchange information.