Internet Basics Vocabulary

A complete set of vocabulary flashcards covering key terms from the Internet Basics handout.

Alt Tags

descriptive words or phrases which accompany photos to identify what the image is when the image will not open or load

Browsing History

list of websites visited

Computer Virus

computer program which replicates and spreads itself from one computer to another

Domain Name

middle portion of a web name; unique to the web name

Favorites or Bookmarks

feature which can be used to store and organize a list of webpages which can be revisited easily

Firewall

hardware which checks information coming from the internet or a network and either turns it away or allows it to pass through to the computer

Hacker

computer user who attempts to acquire unauthorized entry to servers and computer systems

Homepage

webpage which automatically opens when the web browser is opened

Hyperlink

words, phrases or graphics in a webpage which target another location

Internet

worldwide collection of networks which allow people to communicate and share information quickly and easily

Network

two or more computers linked together which share and exchange information

Search Engine

software program which searches the internet for words or phrases and returns a list as to where each is located

Web Address

combination of words and symbols unique to each webpage

Web Browser

software program retrieving and presenting data using the internet

Webpage

single web document which opens in a browser

Website

collection of webpages which have a common theme or focus