The Internet

Worldwide or global network of computers that are inter-connected for purposes of communicating & sharing information.

• Internet

• Backbone

• Worldwide Web

• Local Area Network

High speed communications networks that connect to the Internet Exchange Points.

• Internet

• Backbone

• Worldwide Web

• Local Area Network

Network of online content on the internet that connects files & documents by hypertext links.

• Internet

• Backbone

• Worldwide Web

• Local Area Network

The standard programming language for creating web-based files which are accessed on the internet.

• Hypertext Markup Language (HTML)

• Hypertext Transfer Protocol (HTTP)

• Cascading Style Sheets (CSS)

• Domain Name System (DNS)

Files that HTML pages reference containing layout styles, colors, alignment, backgrounds etc.

• Hypertext Markup Language (HTML)

• Hypertext Transfer Protocol (HTTP)

• Cascading Style Sheets (CSS)

• Domain Name System (DNS)

The standard protocol used for uploading or downloading files from an internet file server.

• Domain Name System (DNS)

• Hypertext Transfer Protocol (HTTP)

• Cascading Style Sheets (CSS)

• File Transfer Protocol (ftp)

Private computer network of a company or organization where employees or customers access content using browsers.

• Internet

• Hidden Network

• Public Network

• Intranet

Application used on computers or mobile devices for accessing, navigating & displaying internet content.

• Cookie

• Pop-Up

• Browser

• Add-on

Small windows that appear when browsing web pages. Often used for advertising, they require some type of interaction in order for users to continue browsing a website.

• Cookie

• Pop-Up

• Browser

• Add-on

Text file placed on your computer while browsing a website. Stores information on user preferences, options chosen or even password.

• Cookie

• Pop-Up

• Browser

• Add-on