Web Browser Basics Flashcards

World Wide Web (WWW)

• Stands for World Wide Web, a service of the Internet based on hypertext.

Web Browser

• Software application that enables users to access and view contents on the WWW.

Examples of Web Browsers

• Safari, Firefox, Chrome, and Internet Explorer are common web browsers available on various platforms.

Hypertext

• A method of information presentation where the reading sequence is determined by the user.

Hyperlink

• Clickable, underlined or highlighted text or images directing users to different web pages.

Internet vs. WWW

• The Internet refers to the physical connection of hardware, while the WWW is software operating on it.

Search Engine

• Programs that help locate information online; popular examples include Google, Bing, and Yahoo.

Website

• A collection of interrelated web pages grouped under a common domain.

Homepage

• The main or introductory page of a website, often termed the index page.

Internal Links

• Hyperlinks that connect different pages within the same website.

External Links

• Hyperlinks that redirect users to pages on different websites.

HTML

• Stands for Hypertext Markup Language, the primary language used for creating web pages.

HTTP

• Stands for Hypertext Transfer Protocol, essential for data communication on the WWW.

Chrome

• A web browser developed by Google, known for its speed and features.

Back Button (Chrome)

• Functionality that returns users to the previous page visited.

Forward Button (Chrome)

• Allows navigation forward to a page if previously accessed via the back button.

Reload Button (Chrome)

• Refreshes or updates the current webpage, useful for fixing loading errors.

Home Button (Chrome)

• Directs users to their designated homepage; customizable in settings.

Omnibox (Chrome)

• Combines the search and address bar, allowing entry of queries or URLs.

Chrome Extensions

• Add-ons that enhance browser functionality, examples include Google Drive.

Apps Icon (Chrome)

• Provides access to Google apps such as Docs, Slides, and Sheets.

Settings Icon (Chrome)

• Opens customization options for the Chrome browser, including search engine preferences.

Tabbed Browsing

• Feature enabling users to open multiple websites within one browser window.

Bookmarks

• User-defined lists for easy access to favorite or frequently visited websites.

History

• A record of previously viewed websites, useful for revisiting.

URL

• Stands for Uniform Resource Locator, serving as a web address.

Parts of a URL

• Consists of protocol (HTTP), subdomain (www), domain (google), and TLD (.com).

Subdomain

• A domain that is part of a primary domain, such as mail.google.com.

Domain

• A unique identifier representing an Internet authority; examples include Google and Microsoft.

Top-Level Domain (TLD)

• The most general segment in a domain name, identified by extensions like .com, .gov, and .edu.

Types of TLDs

• Commercial (e.g., .com), Government (e.g., .gov), Education (e.g., .edu), Organization (e.g., .org), Network (e.g., .net), and Military (e.g., .mil).

HTTPS

• Secure version of HTTP, ensuring encrypted communication between browser and website.

Cookies

• Small data files downloaded to a user's computer that store information about websites visited.

How Cookies Are Used

• Employed to collect, store, and share user information for enhanced browsing experiences.

Test your knowledge of web browsers and the World Wide Web with these flashcards. Learn key terms like WWW, web browsers, and hypertext along with examples of popular browsers. Perfect for anyone looking to strengthen their understanding of web technology.