The Internet, the Web, and Electronic Commerce - Flashcards

A comprehensive set of Q&A flashcards covering the Internet, the Web, browsers, web utilities, communications, search tools, content evaluation, electronic commerce, cloud computing, IoT, and future trends based on the lecture notes.

What is the Internet?

An interconnected mesh of computers and data lines that connects millions of people and organizations; it is the foundation of the digital revolution.

What is the World Wide Web (WWW)?

A multimedia interface to resources on the Internet, providing an easy-to-use interface for end users.

Are the Internet and the Web the same thing?

No. The Internet is the physical network; the Web is a multimedia interface to Internet resources.

When did the Internet launch and what project was it associated with?

The Internet launched in 1969 as ARPANET, a U.S. government-funded national computer network project.

When was the World Wide Web introduced?

1991.

What is an Internet Service Provider (ISP)?

A company that provides access to the Internet via telephone lines, cable, or wireless connections; examples include Verizon, Comcast, Sprint, T-Mobile, AT&T.

What is a Web browser?

Software that provides access to web resources, displays multimedia, and connects to remote computers; examples include Mozilla Firefox, Apple Safari, Microsoft Edge, Google Chrome.

What is a URL (Uniform Resource Locator)?

The address of a resource on the Web, consisting of a protocol (e.g., http/https) and a domain name.

What is a Top-Level Domain (TLD)?

The suffix identifying the type of organization: .com (commercial), .edu (educational), .gov (government), .mil (U.S. military), .net (network).

What is HTML?

Hypertext Markup Language, the markup language used to display web pages; browsers interpret HTML and render pages; hyperlinks connect to other pages.

What are hyperlinks?

Links that connect to other web pages.

What was Web 1.0 focused on?

Linking existing information with search programs and providing links to websites based on words or phrases.

What is Web 2.0?

Dynamic content creation; platforms like Facebook exemplify Web 2.0.

What is Web 3.0?

The current generation focused on personalized content creation for users.

What are common Internet uses?

Communicating (email, photos, videos), discussions, shopping, searching, virtual libraries, education/e-learning, and entertainment.

What are Web plug-ins?

Software that starts with the browser to enhance browsing and support special file formats and multimedia; examples include Acrobat Reader, Flash Player, QuickTime, Windows Media Player, Silverlight.

What are Filters in web utilities?

Programs that block access to certain sites and can set time limits; examples include AVG Family Safety, Qustodio, Norton Online Family, Net Nanny, McAfee Family Protection.

What are File Transfer Utilities?

Programs used to upload and download files; include FTP/SFTP, web-based file transfer services, and BitTorrent.

What are Internet Security Suites?

Security and privacy software for online safety; examples include McAfee Internet Security, Symantec Norton Internet Security, and related suites.

What is e-mail?

Transmission of electronic messages over the Internet; components include header, address, subject, attachments, message, and signature.

What are e-mail systems?

Client-based e-mail (installed on a computer, e.g., Apple Mail, Outlook) and web-based (webmail) e-mail (e.g., Gmail, Hotmail, Yahoo Mail).

What is SPAM and what does the CAN-SPAM Act require?

Unsolicited e-mail; CAN-SPAM Act requires an opt-out option in marketing emails; spam blockers/filters help manage spam.

What is SMS (text messaging)?

Short Message Service; short electronic text messages.

What is MMS (Multimedia Messaging Service)?

Messaging that can include images, videos, and sounds.

What is Instant Messaging?

Real-time, direct communication between two or more people; often includes video conferencing and file sharing; examples include Facebook Messenger and Google Hangouts.

What is Social Networking?

Connecting people and organizations with common interests; examples include Facebook and LinkedIn; features include profiles, pages, and groups.

What are Blogs and Microblogs?

Web logs (blogs) are date/time-stamped personal pages; microblogs are shorter updates (e.g., Twitter).

What are Webcasts, Podcasts, and Wikis?

Webcasts are streaming live audio/video; podcasts are downloadable episodes; wikis are collaboratively editable websites.

What are Search Tools and Search Engines?

Tools that help locate information; search engines index the web; specialized search engines focus on topics (e.g., scholarly or medicine).

What is Content Evaluation on the Web?

Not everything on the Internet is accurate; evaluate Authority, Accuracy, Objectivity, and Currency.

What is Electronic Commerce (e-commerce)?

Buying and selling of goods over the Internet; types include B2C, C2C, and B2B.

What is B2C in e-commerce?

Business-to-consumer: sale of products or services to the general public; examples include online banking, shopping, and sites like Amazon.

What is C2C in e-commerce?

Consumer-to-consumer: individuals selling to individuals; web auctions; examples include eBay, QuiBids, and uBid.

What is B2B in e-commerce?

Business-to-business: sale of products or services from one business to another; often a manufacturer–supplier relationship.

What are common payment methods in e-commerce?

Credit cards and digital cash; digital cash typically uses a third party; examples include PayPal, Google Wallet, and Amazon payments.

What is Cloud Computing?

Shifts computing activities from users' computers to Internet-based computers; three components are clients, service providers, and the Internet; stores files in the cloud.

What is the Internet of Things (IoT)?

The ongoing development of the Internet to allow everyday objects to send and receive data; includes smartphones and wearables; uses Web 3.0 applications.

What is a Webmasters career?

Develop and maintain websites, back up sites, design and promote, work with marketing, increase site traffic.

What does the 'A Look to the Future' section suggest about car dashboards?

Car dashboards may become Internet-connected computing devices with safety and diagnostic features, but potential distractions exist.