Ap Review #2 — The Internet
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HTTP
A protocol that a web browser uses to request data from the service.
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DNS
Associates a URL with an IP address.
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TCP
Breaks up data into bite-sized packets.
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IP
Puts to and from addresses in packets.
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DNS Spoofing
A malicious process where a third party hijacks the DNS of a website.
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Digital certificates
Used by websites to ensure the DNS and IP connection is correct.
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Bitrate
The number of bits per second transmitted; higher is better.
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Bandwidth
The maximum bitrate a network can handle; higher is better.
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Latency
The time it takes a packet of data to travel from sender to recipient; lower is better.
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Cookies
User data stored locally by websites, which can have pros and cons.
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