Use the internet to find definitions/explanations for each

of the following terms. You must be prepared to explain

these terms in your own words to demonstrate your
understanding.
INTERNET-A computer network that has information and ways to
communicate
MODEM-A combined device for modulation and demodulation, for
example, between the digital data of a computer and the analog
signal of a telephone line.
BANDWIDTH/BPS- Is used for transmitting a signal from a range of
frequencies in a given band
BROWSER- a program with a GUI for displaying HTML files, used to
go through the
WWW
SEARCH ENGINE-A program that searches and identifies things in
a database are related to keywords specified by the user
META TAG- A special HTML tag used to store information about a
web page but is not shown in a web browser
HTTP-Hypertext transfer or transport protocol, the data transfer
protocol used on the WWW
HYPERTEXT-A software system that links topics on the screen to
related information and graphics, which are typically
accessed by a point-and-click method.
IP ADDRESS/NUMBER- A unique set of numbers separated by
periods that identifies every computer using the internet
protocol to communicate over a network
DOMAIN NAME-The part of a network address that identifies it as
being a part of a particular domain
URL/URI- The address of a webpage
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WEBSITE-A location connected to the internet and has one or

more pages on the WWW
NETIQUETTE-The acceptable way of communicating on the
internet
FIREWALL-A part of a computer system or network that is
designed to block unauthorized access while permitting outward
communication.
COOKIE- Data sent by an Internet server to a browser, which is
returned by the browser each time it accesses the same server,
used to identify the user or track their access to the server.
CLOUD STORAGE-A secure way to store important documents, and
images etc.. without using and external hard drive , through
internet access
NET NEUTRALITY- The principle that internet service providers
should enable access to all content and applications regardless of
the source
ADWARE-Software that automatically displays or downloads
advertising material (often unwanted) when a user is online.
VIRUS / MALWARE A code that is capable of copying itself and
typically has a bad affect, such as corrupting a system or
destroying data
DATA-MINING-The practice of examining large databases in order
to generate new information
DENIAL OF SERVICE ATTACK-An illegal attempt to put a computer
system out of action by overloading it with data from many
source simultaneously
PHARMING-The fraudulent practice of directing Internet users to a
bogus website that mimics the appearance of a legitimate one, in
order to obtain personal information such as passwords, account
numbers, etc
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PHISHING-the activity of defrauding an online account holder of

financial information by posing as a legitimate company:
SPAM-irrelevant or inappropriate messages sent on the Internet to
a large number of recipients.