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Internet Terminology
Internet Vocabulary
Question | Answer |
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URL | Uniform Resource Locator a unique address of a web page |
Netiquette | Correct or acceptable way of communicating on the Internet |
Blog | A web site where a user or group of users have an ongoing discussion |
Wiki | A web site that allows collaborative editing of its content by its users |
Phishing | Defrauding a online account user by posing as a legitimate company. |
Homepage | Main page of a web site often has a table of contents on it |
Hyperlink | A highlighted word or image within a page that will link to an other location within the document or another web location |
Search Engine | A program used for the retrieval of data, files or documents in a data base or network especially the Internet |
Password | A secret word, phrase or string of characters that allows someone access to a computer system |
Keyword | An informative word used in an informational retrieval system to indicate the content of a document or web site |
Menu Bar | A horizontal bar located at the top of the screen containing drop down menus |
Character | A symbol representing a letter or number |
Bias | Show prejudice for or against someone or something |
Website | A location connected to the Internet that maintains one or more pages on the World Wide Web |
Webpage | A document connected to the World Wide Web that is viewable by anyone with an Internet connection and a browser |
Comment | An expression of an opinion or reaction |
Browser | A program that enables users to navigate the World Wide Web |