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18 Cards in this Set
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Where did the name "Internet" come from?
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International Network
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What internet protocol is used so that communication between computers occurs?
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TCP/IP (Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol)
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What is Telecommunication?
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Electronic communication between computers over a long distance.
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What is a Modem?
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A device that translates computer output into a format that is transmitted over carrier lines and then translates this format back into computer input
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What is DSL?
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Digital Subscriber Line - a high-speed option for home computers.
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What are ISPs?
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Special networks used to provide home and business computers with access to the internet
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What is Synchronous Communication?
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Communication occurring at the same time
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What is Asynchronous Communication?
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Time-shifted communication
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What is a Newsreader?
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Software that lets you read and send data to public groups
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What is CC and BCC when sending email?
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Carbon copy and blind carbon copy
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What is a Listserv?
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An electronic mailing list
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What does URL stand for?
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Uniform Resource Locator - designate specific locations on the web
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What is FTP?
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File Transfer Protocol - used for transmitting files among computers
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What is a Newsgroup?
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A public conference dedicated to a specific topic
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What are Hyperlinks?
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Clickable navigation points on a web page
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What language are web pages written in?
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HTML - Hypertext Markup Language
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What are the two most commonly used formats of graphic files on web pages?
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GIF, JPEG
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What is the Z sig for "stand by"?
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ZUJ
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