Browser and Web Basics

Understand the core pieces of everyday web use.

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Domain Name

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The human-readable name used to access a website (e.g., example.com)

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IP Address

Front

A unique numerical label assigned to each device connected to a computer network

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Bandwidth

Front

The maximum rate of data transfer across a given path

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404 Error

Front

A standard code indicating that a requested webpage could not be found

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Cloud Computing

Front

Storing and accessing data and programs over the internet instead of a local hard drive

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ISP

Front

Internet Service Provider; the company that provides you with access to the internet

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Browser History

Front

A chronological list of web pages you have previously visited

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Upload

Front

The process of sending data from a local device to a remote server

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HTTP/HTTPS

Front

Protocols used for transferring data between a browser and a website

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Pop-up

Front

A small graphical window that suddenly appears over the current page

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Favicon

Front

The small icon displayed on a browser tab next to the page title

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Bookmark

Front

A saved shortcut to a specific web page for quick access

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Refresh Button

Front

A command that reloads the current page to update content

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Search Engine

Front

A tool used to find information on the internet using keywords

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Omnibox

Front

The bar at the top used for both web addresses and search queries

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Download

Front

The process of receiving data from a remote server to a local device

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Browser Cache

Front

Temporary storage of web files to speed up future visits

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Hyperlink

Front

A clickable element that connects to another page or resource

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Incognito Mode

Front

A private browsing window that doesn't save history or cookies

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Extension

Front

A small software module that adds features to a browser

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Homepage

Front

The default page that loads when a browser or website starts

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cookie

Front

small data stored by a website in your browser

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tab

Front

a separate page view inside the browser window

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URL

Front

the web address of a page or resource

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