Vocabulary words 1-30

1) ActiveX-a framework for defining reusable software components in a programing languuage independent way

2) Client-an application or system that accesses a remote service on another computer system, known as a server, by way of a network

3) Cookie-also known as a web cookie, browser cookie, and HTTP cookie, is a piece of text stored by a user's web browser

4) Digital Certificate-An attachment to an electronic message used for security purposes

5) Domain-an identification label that defines a realm of administrative autonomy, authority, or control in the internet

6) File Transfer Protocol (FTP)-is a standard network protocol used to copy a file from one host to another over a TCP-based network, such as the internet

7) Geographic Imaging-makes images better

8) Hit-The result(s) of a search of a computer system

9) Home Page-homepage of a computer

10) Hypertext Markup Language (MTML)-is the predominant markup language for web pages

11) Hypertext Transfer Protocol (HTTP)-is a networking protocol for distributed, collaborative, hypermedia information systems

12) Internet Protocol (IP) Address-is a numerical label assigned to each device

13) Internet Service Provider (ISP)-also sometimes referred to as an Internet access provider (IAP), is a company that offers its customers access to the internet

14) Mosaic-An application that simplifies accessing documents on the world wide web

15) Podcast-is a series of digital media files that are released episodically and often downloaded
 

16) Portal-A portal is a Web site with a rich navigation structure of both internal and external links.
 

17) Really Simple Syndication(RSS)-is a family of web feed formats used to publish frequently updated works
 

18) Social Networking Site-networks to socialize around the world with others
 

19) Uniform Resource Locator (URL)-is a uniform resource identifier (URI) that specifies where an identified resource is available and the mechanism for retrieving it.
 

20) Web 2.0-is commonly associated with web applications that facilitate interactive systemic biases,and developing the world wide web
 

21) Web Cache-is the catching of web documetns to reduce bandwidth usage, server load, and perceived lag
 

22) Website- is a collection of related web pages, images, videos or other digital assets
 

23) webapp-is an application that is accessed over a network such as the Internet or an intranet.
 

24) Wiki-is a website that allows the easy creation and editing of any number of interlinked web pages via a web browser using a simplified markup language
 

25)Blog- is a type of website or part of a website
 

26) boolean Logic-is a complete system for logical operations, used in many systems
 

27) Copyright-is a set of exclusive rights granted by the law of a jurisdiction to the author or creator of an original work, including the right to copy
 

28) Directories-A web directory or link directory is a directory on the World Wide Web
 

29) Feed-is a data format used for providing users with frequently updated content.
 

30) Secure Sockets Layer-protocol to create a uniquely encrypted channel for private communications
 

Vocabulary words 1 - 26

1)Biometric Security Measures- used as a form of identity access management and access control. It is also used to identify individuals in groups that are under surviellance.

2) Cable Modem-a type of network bridge and modern that provides bi-directional data communication via radio frequency channels on a HFC and RFoG infrastructure

3) Client-an application or system that accesses a remote service on another computer system, known as a server, by way of a network

4) Client/ Server Network-a distributive application structure that partitions tasks or workloads between the providers of a resource or service, called servers, and service requesters, called clients

5) Communication Channels-it is a pathway over which data are transferred between remote devices

6) Digital Subscriber Line (DSL)-a family of technologies that provides digital data transmission over the wires of a local telephone network

7) Extranet-a computer network that allows controlled access from the outside, for specific business or educational purposes

8) Firewall-a technological barrier designed to prevent unauthorized or unwanted communications between computer networks or hosts

9) Hacker-a programmer who breaks into computer systems in order to steal or change or destroy information as a form of cyber-terrorism

10) Hub-a device for connecting multiple twisted pair or fiber optic Ethernet devices together and making them act as a single network segment

11) Internet-a computer network consisting of a worldwide network of computer networks that use the TCP/IP network protocols to facilitate data transmission and exchange

12) Intranet-a restricted computer network; a private network created using World Wide Web software

13) Local Area Conector (LAN)-the connections in the local area

14) Modem-is a device that modulates an analog carrier signal to encode digital information
15) Node-is a connection point, either a redistribution point or a communication endpoint

16) Peer-Peer Network-A peer-to-peer network is one in which two or more PCs share files and access to devices such as printers

17) Proxy Server-a proxy server is a server that acts as an intermediary for requests from clients seeking resources from other servers

18) Public Switched Telephone Network (PSTN)-the network of the world's public circut switched telephone networks

19) Router-is an electronic device that intercepts signals on a computer network

20) Server- is a program that operates as a socket listener

21) Server Operating System-Server-oriented operating systems tend to have certain features in common that make them more suitable for the server environment

22) T-1 Line-refers to a specific type of copper or fiber topic telephone line that can carry more data than traditional telephone lines.

23) Wide area Network (WAN)-is a computer network that covers a broad area

24) WiMax-is a telecomunications protocol that provides fixed and fully mobile Internet access

25) Wireless Internet Service Provider(WISP)-internet service providers with networks built around wireless networking


26) Wireless LAN (WLAN) -links two or more devices using some wireless distribution method and usually providing a connection through an access point to the wider internet.