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133 Cards in this Set
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3D Virtual Worlds |
An online world in which participants live virtual lives using alternative personas. |
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3G |
Standards for mobile communications that support smartphone and laptop communications. |
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4G |
Standard for mobile communications that supports gaming and streaming multimedia along with supporting smartphone and laptop communications. |
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active content |
Webpage content created by scripting language. |
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apps |
Typically refers to programs that run on mobile devices or the web. These are an integral part of Internet technology. |
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asymmetrical digital subscriber line (ADSL) |
A type of digital subscriber line that supports faster transmission when receiving data than when sending data. |
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attributes |
HTML tag modifiers. |
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blog |
An online diary or journal to which readers can add their own commentary. |
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blogging |
Hosting and participating in an online diary or journal. |
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bookmark |
A saved link to a webpage. |
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browser |
A software program that request, downloads, and displays webpages. |
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browsing the web |
Exploring the Internet by jumping from one webpage to another. |
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business-to-business (B2B) e-commerce |
Products, services, and business data exchanged online between businesses. |
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business-to-consumer (B2C) e-commerce |
Business transactions that take place between an online business and an individual customer. |
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cable television (CATV) lines |
Popular type of nonstandard dedicated telephone line that allows home and business users to connect to the Internet over the same coaxial cable as television transmission. |
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Cascading Style Sheets (CSS) |
A W3C standard for applying common styles to webpage elements, such as fonts, margins, colors, element positioning, and more. |
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cloud computing |
An environment where files and software are stored and shared online |
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collaborative workspaces |
Online workspaces in which people communicate with each other using text, audio, video, whiteboard, and shared files. |
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commercial website |
A website owned by a business. |
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consumer-to-consumer (C2C) e-commerce |
Online business transactions occurring between consumers. |
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content management system (CMS) |
A system that facilitates the management of web content development, including authoring, reviewing, editing and publishing. |
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content repository |
A content management system (CMS) database that contains webpage elements that are called up for inclusion in a webpage as needed. |
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content writer/editor |
An individual who creates and revises webpage text. |
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corporate portal |
A website that is run on a company's intranet and provides an entry point for employees and business partner into the company's private network. |
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database developer |
An individual who plans, creates, and maintains databases. |
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dedicated line |
A constant connection between two communication devices' |
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dial-up line |
A temporary connection that uses one or more analog telephone lines for communications. |
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digital subscriber line (DSL) |
A digital data transmission line that transmits at fast speeds on existing standard copper telephone wire. |
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domain name |
The text version of a computer's IP address. |
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e-commerce |
A wide variety of online business activities, including consumer shopping and investing and the exchange of business data and transactions within a company or among multiple companies.
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electronic commerce |
A wide variety of online business activities, including consumer shopping and investing and the exchange of business data and transactions within a company or among multiple companies. |
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Electronic messages sent over the Internet. |
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Extensible Hypertext Markup Language (XHTML) |
A markup language that combines HTML and XML. |
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Extensible Markup Language (XML) |
A markup language that uses both predefined and customized tags to facilitate the consistent sharing of information within large groups. |
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favorite |
A saved link to a webpage. |
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fixed wireless |
Internet connectivity using satellite technology instead of telephone lines |
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fractional T-1 line |
A less expensive albeit slower connection T-carrier line option for homeowners and small businesses. |
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general consumer portal |
A website that offers a variety of features, including search services, email, chat rooms, news and so forth. |
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hashtag |
A word or phrase preceded by the # symbol, used by posters to Twitter and social networking websites |
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hit |
A match between a keyword search and resulting occurrences. |
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homepage |
A website's primary page. |
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hot spot |
A clickable area on an image map. |
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hot spot |
A location that provides public wireless Internet. |
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HTML editor |
A text editor enhanced with special features that are used to more easily insert HTML tags and their attributes. |
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HTML tag |
HTML paired codes placed within a set of < > brackets. |
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hyperlink |
A word, phrase or image that connects webpages. |
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hyperlocal protocol |
A portal that is focused on and written by someone in a specific geographic area. |
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Hypertext Markup Language (HTML) |
The markup language used to create webpages. |
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Hypertext Transfer Protocol (HTTP) |
The communication rule or standard for transmitting webpages over the Internet. |
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IM chat |
Exchanging private messages in real time over the Internet. |
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index |
A search tool's webpage database. |
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instant messaging |
The exchange of one-on-one real-time messages in a chat window. |
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Integrated Services Digital Network (ISDN) |
A set of standards for digital transmission of data over standard copper telephone lines. |
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Internet |
A worldwide public network that connects millions of private networks. |
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Internet Relay Chat (IRC) |
Technology that allows people to exchange text messages in real time over the Internet. |
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Internet Service Provider (ISP) |
A business that has a permanent Internet connection and provides temporary Internet connection to individuals and companies using one or more methods. |
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Internet2 |
A major cooperative initiative that includes efforts by academia, industry, and government agencies to increase the Internet's capabilities and solve some of its challenges. |
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intranet |
A private network within a large organization or com |
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IP address |
The numeric address for a computer connected to the Internet.
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Kbps |
Kilobits per second |
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keyword |
A word or phrase entered in a search engine's text box used to locate other webpages. |
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landing page |
The page on a website that a visitor sees when they tap or click a link from an ad, search engine result, or social media promotion. |
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link |
A word, phrase, or image that connects webpages. |
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malware |
Malicious software, including computer viruses and Internet worms. |
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markup language |
A coding system that provides instructions on the appearance, structure, and formatting of a document. |
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massively multiplayer online game (MMOG) |
Online games in which players assume an alternative persona and interact with other player's personas. |
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Mbps |
Megabits per second |
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meta tag |
A special code added to a webpage that contains descriptive information or keywords related to the page. |
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metasearch engine |
A search engine that uses keywords to search the indexes of multiple search engines. |
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mobile IM (MIM) |
Instant messaging technology that enables users to chat using mobile devices. |
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multimedia producer |
An individual who designs and produces animation, digital video and audio, 2D and 3D models, and other media elements for webpages. |
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multiplexing |
The transmission of multiple data signals at the same time over the same line. |
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mobile wireless |
Technologies used by smartphones and handheld computers to connect to the Internet. |
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personal portal |
A version of a general consumer portal that a user can customize for personal preferences. |
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personal website |
A website owned by an individual and often used to advertise employment credentials, meet new people, or share a common interest. |
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portal |
Websites that offer a starting point for accessing information. |
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protocol |
A technical standard or rule for transmitting data |
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Public Switched Telephone Network (PSTN) |
Worldwide telephone system that handles voice-oriented telephone calls. |
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regional ISP |
An ISP that provides internet access for customers in a specific geographic area. |
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responsive web design (RWD) |
Design techniques to help create websites that adjust layout and, in most cases, content, to the device and screen displaying the webpage. |
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robot |
Search engine software that automatically browses the web looking for webpages to add to the search engine's index. |
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script |
A program that makes webpages dynamic and interactive by adding such features as multimedia. |
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scripting languages |
Programming languages used to wire short programs that execute in real time at the server or in a web browser. |
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search directory |
A search tool that categorizes webpages and whose index is built by human interaction. |
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search engine |
A web-based search tool that locates a webpage using a word or phrase found in the page. |
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search engine optimization (SEO) |
The art and science of designing a webpage to increase the potential that the page will appear high in a search engine's search result list. |
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SEO expert |
The member of the design team who creates and revises the text that the visitors read when they visit a website, and who chooses the links, images, video, or other media that enhances text content. |
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shortcut |
A record of the address of a file, website, or other data saved locally to the computer's desktop to enable quick access. |
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protocol |
Precedes the domain name and top-level domain designation. |
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bluetooth |
Short-range wireless connection that uses a radio frequency to transmit data between two electronic devices. |
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broadband |
High-speed data transmission over a communication channel that can transmit multiple signals at one time. |
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social bookmarking |
Websites that allow users to share their webpage favorites, bookmarks, and tags. |
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social networking |
Websites that allow participants to create a network of friends or business contacts and then use communication tools provided by the website to interact with those in their personal network. |
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software development kit (SDK) |
The technology and tools needed to create apps or software to be used on a certain platform or device. Also called a devkit. |
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spider |
Search engine software that automatically browses the web looking for webpages to add to the search engine's index. |
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streaming media |
Video or sound that continuously downloads to a computer to be watched or listened to in real time. |
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style sheet |
A CSS text document containing style rules for webpage formatting and content placement that may be embedded in a webpage or linked to a webpage. |
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surfing the web |
Exploring the Internet by jumping from one webpage to another. |
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system architect |
An individual who determines the structure and technical needs required to build, maintain, and expand a website. |
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T-1 line |
Popular T-carrier lines often used by businesses to connect to the Internet. |
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T-3 line |
A T-carrier line equal in speed to 28 T-1 lines; the most expensive T-carrier connection method. |
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tag |
A keyword that references specific images or documents. |
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T-carrier line |
Any of several types of digital lines that carry multiple signals over a single communication line. |
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tester |
An individual who examines a website for usability across different browsers and devices. |
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text editor |
Software used to create plain (ASCII) text files. |
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text speak |
Abbreviations and shortcuts for phrases commonly used by text and chat users. |
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topical website |
A website published to support a specific topic, such as a hobby or sport. |
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top-level domain (TLD) |
A designation that indicates the type of organization or general domain, such as commercial, nonprofit, network, military, for which the domain name is registered. |
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transfer rate |
The speed with which data can be sent from one device to another, expressed as bits per second (bps). |
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Uniform Resource Locator (URL) |
A unique address for a webpage consisting of a domain name, top level domain designation, and often a path to a specific page. |
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vertical portal |
A website that functions as the starting point for finding information about specific area of interest. |
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video blogging |
Websites that permits users to share and comment on personal and professional videos. |
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video sharing |
Website that permits users to share and comment on personal and professional videos. |
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virtual meeting space |
A website that allows users to share text, audio, video, whiteboard notes, and files from their own desktops. |
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Web 2.0 |
The next-generation web that supports web-based services. |
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web administrator |
The member of the website design team who might oversee a web development team that includes creative and technical roles. This person must be familiar with databases, markup and scripting languages, content development, creative design, marketing and hardware. This person sometimes takes on the role of system architect. |
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web artist/graphic designer |
An individual who creates original art such as logos, stylized typefaces, and avatars or props for webpages and 3D virtual worlds. |
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web browser |
A software program that request, downloads, and displays webpages. |
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web programmer |
An individual who uses scripting languages to create dynamic and interactive webpage elements. |
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web server |
An Internet-connected computer on which webpages are stored. |
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web template |
A predesigned model that can be customized for fast website or webpage creation. |
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web-based chat |
Exchanging text messages in real time using a website chat room. |
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webmaster |
The member of the website design team who might oversee a web development team that includes creative and technical roles. This person must be familiar with databases, markup and scripting languages, content development, creative design, marketing and hardware. This person sometimes takes on the role of system architect.
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webpage |
An electronic document that can contain images, text, interactive elements, and hyperlinks. |
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wiki |
A group of related webpages to which users add, edit, or delete content by using a web browser. |
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wireless fidelity (Wi-Fi) |
A mobile wireless technology that provides connectivity within a specific range. |
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Wireless Markup Language (WML) |
An XML-based markup language used to design webpages specifically for microbrowsers on handheld computers and smartphones. |
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World Wide Web (web) |
A subset of the Internet consisting of Internet-connected computers called web servers on which are stored specifically formatted electronic documents called webpages. |
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WYSIWYG editor |
Software used to create webpages by typing text, inserting figures, formatting page elements, much like using a word processor; it automatically inserts appropriate markup tags. |
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web designer |
An individual who converts text, images, and links into a webpage. |
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organizational website |
A website owned by a noncommercial organization used to promote member accomplishments or encourage support for and participation in the organization. |
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security administrator |
The individual who ensures the day-to-day functionality of the network. |
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viral |
When many users view and share an article, blog entry, website, or video with others using social networking, blogs, and mass media, exposing the content to thousands or millions of users in a short amount of time. |
