two or more computers linked together which share and exchange information

portion of the Internet consisting of computer sites containing billions of

documents called web pages

single web document which opens in a browser

collection of web pages which have a common theme or focus

allows equipment such as fax machines, printers and files to be served to

multiple computers

companies which provide Internet connections for a fee

websites used to share, post and exchange information in an informal format

through several differing channels

software program retrieving and presenting data using the Internet

web page which automatically opens when the web browser is opened

combination of words and symbols unique to each web page

first portion of a web name; often “www.”

middle portion of a web name; unique to the web name

last portion of a web name; includes examples such as “.com”, “.org” or “.net”

.com

.org

.net

feature which can be used to store and organize a list of web pages which can

be revisited easily

list of websites visited

words, phrases or graphics in a web page which targets another location

software program which searches the Internet for words or phrases and returns

a list as to where each is located

descriptive words or phrases which accompany photos to identify what the

image is when the image will not open or load

computer user who attempts to acquire unauthorized entry to servers and

computer systems

hardware which checks information coming from the Internet or a network and

either turns it away or allows it to pass through to the computer

networks or websites which require a password or security code to gain access

computer program which replicates and spreads itself from one computer to

another

adult Internet user who uses social networking sites, chat rooms or other

cyberspace to approach and eventually hurt other people