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
