Terminology


 * Terminology page**

This page has been set up as tool to allow for students to add terms and definitions in the lead up to end of year exams. Please make sure that you put your initials after each definition that you add. Please DO NOT delete other peoples efforts. Each student must add at least two definitions of their own.

**Flowchart -** A flowchart is a common type of diagram, that represents an algorithm or process, showing the steps as \boxes**.**

 * __Internet Terminology__**
 * Cache-** is memory that is stored on most recently accessed pages. It speeds up the processor.


 * Email-** a process of sending text messages in electronic form. Messages can also include images and video clips called attachments.


 * Firewall-** utility software that protects the computer from unwanted viruses or programs


 * Cookies-** are tracking tools (text file) that are attached to a website that leave a foot print of where you have been.


 * Hyperlink-** a link that that sends you to a separate webpage or text file


 * Hypermedia-** is a display object that can link you to new information e.g. video or image.


 * HTTP –** Stands for hypertext transfer protocol


 * Internet-** Is a network of computers. It is the physical components e.g. nodes, hubs, cables and modems.


 * Intranet-** it is like the internet but is a private network where only computers of the network can enter e.g. Xavier.lism.


 * Protocol-** The rules that govern the transmission of data.


 * Proxy server-** Computer that is dedicated on allowing computers on a LAN network access to the internet, it decides what information is allowed in or out. Responsible for caching websites


 * URL -** Universal Resource Locator, Address of a website


 * Video conference-** Exchanging live video data via the internet. Saves money on transport.


 * Web browser-**A web browser is a software application for retrieving, presenting, and traversing information resources on the World Wide Web e.g. Google.

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 * World wide web-** is software that allows computers/users to navigate the network that is the web.