FMGT0213 Chapter 2: Internet

Vocabulary flashcards covering key Internet concepts such as Internet, ARPANET, WWW, browsers, search engines, IPs, domains, URLs, HTTP, TLDs, subdomains, ping, netiquette, and online communication tools.

Internet

A telecommunication or worldwide system of computer networks that connects networks to exchange data.

Network

Two or more computers connected via wired or wireless connections.

ARPANET

The U.S. DoD-funded network started by ARPA to share information and withstand disasters; became functional in 1969 and evolved into the Internet.

World Wide Web (WWW)

A worldwide collection of electronic documents; each document is a webpage; a service that operates on the Internet.

Web

A part of the Internet consisting of interconnected documents; often used interchangeably with Internet but technically a service of the Internet.

Web Browser

Software that lets users view, retrieve information, and access websites on the Web; examples include Chrome, Safari, and Edge.

Search Engine

Software within a browser that finds websites, webpages, images, videos, and more using search algorithms; results vary by engine.

IP Address

A unique numerical identifier assigned to each device on a network, written as four numbers separated by dots (e.g., 123.123.123.123).

Domain Name

A text-based name that maps to an IP address and is part of a URL, making addresses easier to remember.

URL (Uniform Resource Locator)

The web address used to access a resource on the Internet; includes protocol, domain, and path.

HTTP

HyperText Transfer Protocol; the foundational protocol used for transferring web pages on the World Wide Web.

Top-Level Domain (TLD)

The last segment of a domain name indicating category or country (e.g., .com, .org, .edu, .gov, .net).

Subdomain

A domain that is part of a larger domain (e.g., blog.example.com).

Ping

A network command used to test reachability of a host and measure round-trip time.

Netiquette

The correct or acceptable way of using the Internet, including respectful behavior and appropriate posting.

E-mail

Electronic mail; sending and receiving messages over the Internet.

Chat Room

An online space where people can have real-time text conversations.

Online Discussion

A threaded or ongoing conversation on a topic conducted over the Internet.