Computer Terms and Definitions Flashcards

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What does URL stand for?

Uniform Resource Locator

What is an ISP?

Internet Service Provider

What is the full form of WWW?

World Wide Web

What does 'domain name' refer to?

Part of a network address identifying a specific domain Signup and view all the answers

What is an example of a domain name extension?

.com Signup and view all the answers

What does HTTP stand for?

Hypertext Transfer Protocol Signup and view all the answers

What does HTTPS stand for?

Hypertext Transfer Protocol Secure Signup and view all the answers

What is a browser?

A program for displaying HTML files and navigating the web Signup and view all the answers

What is an IP address?

Unique string of numbers identifying a computer on a network Signup and view all the answers

What is a website?

A location on the Internet that maintains web pages Signup and view all the answers

What is a web page?

A hypertext document on the World Wide Web Signup and view all the answers

What is a web server?

A program that serves web pages using HTTP Signup and view all the answers

What is a hacker?

A person who gains unauthorized access to data Signup and view all the answers

What is a network?

A group of interconnected people or things Signup and view all the answers

What is a search engine?

A program that searches a database for specified items Signup and view all the answers

What is the Internet?

A global communication network for connecting computers Signup and view all the answers

What is Wi-Fi?

A facility for wireless Internet connection Signup and view all the answers

What is a hyperlink?

A link in a hypertext document connecting to another location Signup and view all the answers

What does HTML stand for?

Hypertext Markup Language Signup and view all the answers

What does surfing the Internet mean?

Browsing the web without a specific objective Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Internet Terminology

URL (Uniform Resource Locator): An address used to access resources on the Internet, comprising two main components: the protocol identifier (e.g., HTTP).
ISP (Internet Service Provider): A company that connects customers to the Internet using various technologies like dial-up, DSL, and wireless.
WWW (World Wide Web): An information space where documents and resources are linked through URLs and accessed via the Internet.
Domain Name: Identifies a specific domain within a network address, crucial for locating resources online.
Domain Name Extension: Categorizes domains with endings like .com for commercial, .org for organizations, and .edu for educational institutions.
HTTP (Hypertext Transfer Protocol): An application protocol used for transmitting hypermedia documents over the Internet.
HTTPS: A secure version of HTTP, employing encryption for secure communication.
Browser: A software application with a graphical interface that displays HTML files, enabling navigation of the WWW.
IP Address: A unique numerical label assigned to each device connected to a network, facilitating communication over the Internet.
Website: An Internet location containing one or more web pages, providing information or services.
Web Page: A document formatted in HTML, accessible through a browser, representing one part of a website.
Web Server: A system that responds to requests from clients, delivering web pages using HTTP.
Hacker: An individual who exploits computer systems to gain unauthorized access to data or networks.
Network: A system of interconnected entities, such as computers or people, enabling communication and resource sharing.
Search Engine: A tool that retrieves information from a database based on user-specified keywords, commonly used to find websites.
Internet: A vast global communication network that facilitates the exchange of information between computers, evolved from ARPANET in the 1960s.
Wi-Fi: Wireless technology allowing devices to connect to the Internet or each other within a designated area.
Hyperlink: A clickable link in a digital document that redirects users to another file or location.
HTML (Hypertext Markup Language): The standard coding system for creating formatted text files and web pages with visual effects and links.
Surfing the Internet: A leisurely browsing method where users navigate from one link to another without a predefined goal, becoming a prevalent activity among users.

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