Cybersecurity Unit 2 Exam
Internet
An internetwork, or a connection between networks
The Web
Short for World Wide Web, the digital content that is delivered over the Internet, usually through a
web browser
The Internet
Often used synonymously with the Web, the vast collection of networking hardware and physical
computing devices that make up the Internet.
Internet Service Providers (ISP)
A company that provides individuals and businesses access to the Internet and other related devices
IP Address
A numerical label that is assigned to devices so they can connect and communicate on a network
Hypertext Transfer Protocol (HTTP)
A set of rules that govern the transfer of web content between computers
File Transfer Protocol (FTP)
A set of rules that govern the transfer of files between computers
Universal Resource Locator (URL)
The reference or address to a resource on the Internet
Domain Name System (DNS)
A system and set of rules that associates domain names (such as web servers) with unique IP
addresses so that users can find and use network resources by an easily readable name instead of by
IP address
Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol (TCP-IP)
A set of rules that facilitates internet communication
Hypertext Markup Language (HTML)
A programming language that web pages use to display content through web browsers
Intranet
A private network, usually hidden from the internet and protected by a security device, that uses the
same technologies that are used on the internet and may or may not be connected to the internet
Voice over IP (VoIP)
, A technology that sends voice phone calls using the TCP/IP protocol over digital data lines
Wi-Fi
A technology that allows computers, smartphones, and other devices to communicate on a wireless
network
Internet of Things (IoT)
A computing concept that descries the network of physical devices and everyday devices (including
refrigerators, thermostats, streetlights, and environmental tracking systems) that communicate with
the internet
Social Media Platform
A web-based technology to distribute information and encourage people to connect with others who
share a common interest
Cloud Storage
A cloud computing service that remotely maintains, manages, and backs up data and makes that data
available to users over a network
Cloud Computing
The use of remote services hosted on the internet to store, manage, and process data
Streaming
A method of transmitting and receiving data (especially video and audio information) over a network
as a steady, continuous flow, allowing playback while the data is being transferred
Live Streaming
A streaming method that transmits data in real time as it is created
On-Demand Streaming
A streaming method that allows users to select and watch or listen to video or audio when they
choose, rather than at a scheduled broadcast time
Buffering
The pre-loading of data from a stream into memory to help avoid interruptions while waiting for data
that is received in bursts
Examples of social media platforms.
Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Instagram
Facebook
The world's most popular social networking platform. People use this to share pictures, videos, and
content from other website. It's used as a tool for both public and private conversations between
users
Internet
An internetwork, or a connection between networks
The Web
Short for World Wide Web, the digital content that is delivered over the Internet, usually through a
web browser
The Internet
Often used synonymously with the Web, the vast collection of networking hardware and physical
computing devices that make up the Internet.
Internet Service Providers (ISP)
A company that provides individuals and businesses access to the Internet and other related devices
IP Address
A numerical label that is assigned to devices so they can connect and communicate on a network
Hypertext Transfer Protocol (HTTP)
A set of rules that govern the transfer of web content between computers
File Transfer Protocol (FTP)
A set of rules that govern the transfer of files between computers
Universal Resource Locator (URL)
The reference or address to a resource on the Internet
Domain Name System (DNS)
A system and set of rules that associates domain names (such as web servers) with unique IP
addresses so that users can find and use network resources by an easily readable name instead of by
IP address
Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol (TCP-IP)
A set of rules that facilitates internet communication
Hypertext Markup Language (HTML)
A programming language that web pages use to display content through web browsers
Intranet
A private network, usually hidden from the internet and protected by a security device, that uses the
same technologies that are used on the internet and may or may not be connected to the internet
Voice over IP (VoIP)
, A technology that sends voice phone calls using the TCP/IP protocol over digital data lines
Wi-Fi
A technology that allows computers, smartphones, and other devices to communicate on a wireless
network
Internet of Things (IoT)
A computing concept that descries the network of physical devices and everyday devices (including
refrigerators, thermostats, streetlights, and environmental tracking systems) that communicate with
the internet
Social Media Platform
A web-based technology to distribute information and encourage people to connect with others who
share a common interest
Cloud Storage
A cloud computing service that remotely maintains, manages, and backs up data and makes that data
available to users over a network
Cloud Computing
The use of remote services hosted on the internet to store, manage, and process data
Streaming
A method of transmitting and receiving data (especially video and audio information) over a network
as a steady, continuous flow, allowing playback while the data is being transferred
Live Streaming
A streaming method that transmits data in real time as it is created
On-Demand Streaming
A streaming method that allows users to select and watch or listen to video or audio when they
choose, rather than at a scheduled broadcast time
Buffering
The pre-loading of data from a stream into memory to help avoid interruptions while waiting for data
that is received in bursts
Examples of social media platforms.
Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Instagram
The world's most popular social networking platform. People use this to share pictures, videos, and
content from other website. It's used as a tool for both public and private conversations between
users
