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MIS Learning Module B

Terms in this set (45)

web
multimedia-based collection of information, services, and sites supported by the Internet; the interface you see and work with
Internet
vast network of computers that connects millions of people all over the world; infrastructure that makes the Web possible
Web site
Web location where you visit, gather information, order products, etc.
Web site address
unique name for a Web site; also called a domain name
Web page
portion of a Web site that deals with a certain topic
URL (uniform resource locator)
address for a Web page, document, etc.
http://
starts most addresses but may be left off
www
World Wide Web
edu
top-level domain (organization type)
au
country location (if none, then current country)
common top level domains
com, coop, edu, gov, mil, net, int, info, biz, museum, name, pro
Web browser software
enables you to surf the Web
three most popular Web browsers
Internet Explorer (Microsoft), Firefox (Mozilla), Chrome (Google)
Web browser features
All look slightly different but work the same way; features include: printing Web pages, working with a Favorites list or Bookmark list
search engine
helps you find sites with the information/services you want
Boolean Operators
Miami Dolphins = everything related to either Miami or dolphins and both
Miami +Dolphins = everything related to both appearing in a Web site
Miami -Dolphins = everything related to Miami without dolphins
Web 2.0 (Live Web)
second generation of the Web; focuses on online collaboration, users as both creators and modifiers of content, dynamic and customized information feeds, etc.
Wiki
site that allows you - as a visitor - to create, edit, change, and often eliminate content
social networking site
site on which you post information about yourself, create a network of friends, read about other people, share content such as photos and videos, and communicate with other people
Blog
website in the form of a journal in which you post entries in chronological order and often includes the capabilities for other viewers to add comments to your journal
Microblogging
like Twitter
RSS feed
technology that provides frequently published and updated digital content on the Web
Podcasting
your ability at any time to download audio and video files for viewing and listening using portable listening devices and personal computers
Internet backbone
major set of computer connections on Internet
Network access point (NAP)
point on Internet where connections converge (Dallas)
Network service provider (NSP)
owns and maintains routing computers, NAPs, and even connection lines (e.g. AT&T, MCI)
Internet Service Provider (ISP)
provides access to the Internet (e.g. AOL, NetZero, your school, your work); connects its computers to the Internet at an NAP
Internet server computer
provides information and services on the Internet
Web server
provides information and services on the Web
Mail server
provides e-mail services
ftp (file transfer protocol) server
maintains files you download
IRC (Internet Relay Chat) server
supports discussion groups and chat rooms
Communications protocol
set of rules computers follow to transfer information; most common are TCP/IP, http, and ftp
TCP/IP
primary protocol for sending information on the Internet
http
supports movement of information on the Web
ftp
support file transfers (downloading and uploading) from/to other computers
How do we connect to the Internet?
Through an ISP, which can be free, charge a monthly fee, or charge a per-minute fee
Web space
storage area where you keep your Web site; offered by some ISPs
Connectivity software
connect to your ISP
e-mail
electronic communication
telecommunications hardware
e.g. telephone modem, digital subscriber line (DSL), cable modem, satellite modem
telephone modem
connects your computer via a phone line (slow)
DSL
uses phone lines but supports simultaneous phone calls (fast)
cable modem
uses your cable TV service (fast)
satellite modem
Internet access through satellite dish (fast)
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