Web Terminology

A global network of interconnected computers that communicate through standardized protocols.

• Brower

• Internet

• URL (Uniform Resource Locator)

• Domains

A system of interlinked hypertext documents accessed via the Internet.

• World Wide Web (WWW)

• ISP (Internet Service Provider)

• FTP (File Transfer Protocol)

• Internet

Software that allows users to access and view websites on the Internet (e.g., Chrome, Firefox).

• Domains

• Internet

• Browser

• Encryption

A protocol used to transfer files between computers over the Internet.

• Encryption

• HTTP (Hypertext Transfer Protocol Secure)

• FTP (File Transfer Protocol):

The address used to access a specific resource on the Internet.

• HTTPS (Hypertext Transfer Protocol Secure)

• URL (Uniform Resource Locator)

• Domains

• Browser

A company that provides access to the Internet.

• URL (Uniform Resource Loator)

• HTTPS (Hypertext Transfer Protocol Secure)

• ISP (Internet Service Provider)

• FTP (File Transfer Protocol)

The process of converting information into code to prevent unauthorized access.

• Browser

• Internet

• Domains

• Encryption

An extension of HTTP used to secure communication over a computer network.

• World Wide Web (WWW)

• HTTPS (Hypertext Protocol Secure)

• Internet

• HTTPS (Hypertext Transfer Protocol Secure)

Human-readable names used to identify IP addresses, making websites easier to access (e.g., www.example.com)

• Domains

• Internet

• Encryption

• Browser