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IC3 Matching Unit 3
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Backbone | A series of redundant, high-speed networks owned and operated by some for the largest long-distance voice carriers |
Browser Cache | A folder on your hard drive that stores downloaded files from the web (such as web pages, images, or fonts). |
Data payload | The name for the information that you want to send from one device to another |
DNS | A service that keeps track of the specific IP addresses of web servers around the Internet and maps those IP addresses to the text-based names we enter into the address bars of our browsers |
Dotted Quad | A grouping of four numbers (each between 0 and 255) separated by period (or dots) |
FTP | The name of the protocol used to transfer large fields between a user’s computer and a special type of server |
Home Page | The page that displays whenever you click the home button on a web browser toolbar. |
HTML | A special language that web page authors use to add text, hyperlinks, applications, video clips, sound and animation to web pages |
HTTP | The protocol used to request web pages from a web server |
Hyperlink | A reference to data that is located somewhere other than the present location. |
Intranet | A private website; you can access it with your browser and you must log in using a valid username and password |
Packet | A package of information |
Start Page | The page that displays by default when you open a web browser |
Top-level domain | Part of a web address that identifies the category of the registered domain name |
URL | The text-based web site address you type into a browser bar |
Web Browser | Software applications that enable users to easily access, view, and navigate web pages on the Internet |
World Wide Web | A system of interlinked documents that are accessible on that network called the Internet |
Autocomplete | Suggested text that pops onto a web browser address bar as you type. |
Copyright | Refers to the protection of any material, published or unpublished, created by an individual or organization. |
Fair-use | This means that you can use portions of copyrighted information for the purpose of criticism or comment without seeking permission from the rights-holders. |
Freeware | Programs are available without charge and may also be shared with others at no charge |
Hashtag | A word or phrase preceded by the number sign or hash symbol (#). |
Intellectual Property | Anything created by an individual or group on their behalf is owned by that individual or group; anything created by an individual or group under contract to an organization belongs to the organization that paid the fee for service |
Keywords | Search criteria you would enter into a search field on a search engine |
Licensing | Occurs when you are given permission to use a particular product or service from a vendor |
Open Source | Programming code is made available to anyone |
Piracy | The unauthorized use or reproduction of someone else’s work |
Plagiarism | Occurs when you use information created by another person and present it as if it were your own work, either word for word or with minor changes. |
Shareware | Programs are usually available for you to try out for free for a limited amount of time |
Single Seat License | Purchasing a license to install and use that program on one computer only |
Site License | Allows you to copy and use the software on multiple computers at a single site. |
Volume or Network License | An organization or company with a large number of users for a software program at various locations will usually purchase this type of license instead of individual copies |
Communication | Any process that enables you to interact with others. |
Conference Calling | A call that involves three or more parties |
Delayed or Asynchronous Communication | When there is a time delay between sending and receiving information. |
A standard and popular method for exchanging business communications and personal messages where a response is not urgent | |
Emoticons | Symbols that attempt to convey to the recipient the sender’s emotion |
Google Hangouts | A communications platform that supports SMS, IM, Group Chat, VoIP calling, and video conferencing. |
Learning Management System (LMS) | Lectures, assignments, communications, and grades are managed through this platform |
Live Streaming | The process of broadcasting real-time live audio/video footage as a video feed to an audience that accesses the stream over the Internet. |
Netiquette | Etiquette relating to the Internet and electronic communication |
Office 365 | A bundled package of cloud solutions designed to be one-stop all encompassing solutions, providing the tools needed for productivity, collaboration, centralization, and communication |
Real Time or Synchronous Communication | When information is sent and received instantly |
SMS | Short messages (around 160 characters) sent over a cellular provider’s network |
Video Conference | A conference call that includes video |
Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) | A technology that allows you to make voice calls using a broadband Internet connection instead of a traditional phone line |
WebEx | A hosted service that you can use to conduct online meetings with anyone who has an Internet connection |
FaceTime | A video chat application developed by Apple. |
Address Book | A central location where contact information for an entire organization is stored |
Appointment | An activity that usually involves only you – such as a lunch date, a dental appointment, or a personal engagement. |
Attachment | Contains buttons for various files that you send along with an email message; can include pictures, videos, or documents. |
BCC | Lists individuals who will also receive a copy of this email. However, listing recipients in this field prevents anyone from seeing the email addresses. |
CC | Lists individuals who will also receive a copy of this email for information purposes only. That is, you do not expect them to reply. |
Mailbox Name | Identifies a particular mailbox on an email server, and is based on company or ISP standards for email addresses |
Meeting | An appointment to which others are invited and may involve reserving resources such as rooms or audio-visual equipment. |
Message Pane | Where you will enter the main text or body of the email message |
Privacy policy | Describes how your personal information may be used or shared. |
Signature | Optional block of text in an email that includes your name, title, and possible your contact information |
Spam | Unsolicited email |
Subject Line | In an email - a summarized single line of text to let the recipient know what the message is about. |
To | Identifies the primary recipient(s) of the email |
Blogs | Online journals that include a communications element |
Closed social network | A social network that is private and internal to a company or organization; in order to participate on a closed social network, you must have an account that is associated with your organization |
Cyber Bullying | Behaviors that would include: making online threats; using hate speech in social media or cell phone messages; etc., and then posting them |
Digital footprints | A permanent record of the steps you have taken throughout your online life. |
Digital Identity | A collection of data about you that is available online. |
Ergonomics | The science of designing equipment that maximizes safety and minimizes discomfort. |
Forums (discussion boards) | Online discussion sites laid out in a question-and-answer format. |
Internet Addiction | Thought to be an impulse control disorder, similar to pathological gambling where users spend endless hours online at the cost of damaging personal relationships with people in their lives |
Repetitive Strain Injuries | Conditions that occur gradually over time and are caused by too many uninterrupted repetitions of an activity or motion, particularly if the activity or motion is unnatural or awkward. |
Social media network | A dedicated web site that enables users to communicate with one another. Users can post information, comment on other people’s posts, upload pictures and videos, play games, send email messages or engage in online chat with one another |
Wiki | Reference resources that are developed through the collaborative efforts of anyone who wants to contribute |