CIW Internet Business Associate Certification
Exam|Latest Update Graded A+
4G (fourth generation)
Wireless phone network capable of delivering high-speed broadband Internet access to mobile
devices.
4G mobile hotspot
A device that connects a wireless local area network to a wireless phone network at broadband
speeds.
absolute URL
A URL that gives the full path to a resource.
ActiveX
An open set of technologies for integrating components on the Internet and within Microsoft
applications.
Advanced Research Projects Agency (ARPA)
A U.S. Department of Defense agency that created the first global computer network.
Advanced Research Projects Agency Network (ARPANET)
A computer network, funded by ARPA, that served as the basis for early networking research and was
the backbone during the development of the Internet.
Ajax
A programming methodology that uses a number of existing technologies together and enables Web
applications to make incremental updates to the user interface without the need to reload the
browser page.
anti-virus software
Software that scans disks and programs for known viruses and eliminates them.
applets
Small programs written in Java, which are downloaded as needed and executed within a Web page or
browser.
assignment
The appointment of a specific resource to a specific task.
assumption
A factor that is considered to be real or certain for planning purposes.
asymmetric encryption
An encryption method in which two keys (a private key and a public key) are used to encrypt and
decrypt a message. Also known as public-key encryption.
,attachment
A file that is sent with an e-mail message.
AU
Audio file format used by Unix servers, the majority of Web servers. Most Web browsers can read AU.
Audio Interchange File Format (AIFF)
High-quality audio format developed by Apple Computer.
Audio Video Interleave (AVI)
Standard Windows file format for video files.
authentication
The process of verifying the identity of a user who logs on to a system, or the integrity of transmitted
data.
backbone
The highest level in the computer network hierarchy, to which smaller networks typically connect.
bandwidth
The amount of information, sometimes called traffic, that can be carried on a network at one time.
The total capacity of a line. Also, the rate of data transfer over a network connection; measured in
bits per second.
binary file
A file containing data or instructions written in zeros and ones (computer language).
blackhole list
A published list of IP addresses known to be sources of spam.
blog
Short for "Web log." A collection of personal thoughts posted on a public Web site. Blogging is the act
of adding entries to a blog.
Boolean operator
A symbol or word used in Internet searches to narrow search results by including or excluding certain
words or phrases from the search criteria.
browser e-mail
E-mail programs such as Outlook Express and Opera Mail that come bundled with a Web browser and
with which they may be integrated.
call center
, A centralized office used for the purpose of processing a large volume of requests by phone.
CAPTCHA (Completely Automated Public Turing Test to Tell Computers and Humans Apart)
A test that uses a word-verification graphic designed to differentiate humans from automated senders
during online transactions.
cascading style sheets (CSS)
Style sheet language that provides the formatting and "look" of a Web page or document written in a
markup language.
change management
The process, tools and techniques that help people implement changes to achieve a desired outcome.
client
An individual computer connected to a network. Also, a system or application (such as a Web browser
or user agent) that requests a service from another computer (the server) and is used to access files
or documents.
cloud computing
Software, infrastructure and platform services that are hosted by a remote data center and provided
to organizations over the Internet.
codec
A compression/ decompression algorithm used by modern video and audio player plug-ins.
collective intelligence
The ability of a group to exhibit a greater degree of intelligence by solving problems collaboratively
compared to the intelligence of an individual member.
common field
A field contained in two or more database tables that forms a connection between the tables.
Common Gateway Interface (CGI)
A program that processes data submitted by the user. Allows a Web server to pass control to a
software application, based on user request. The application receives and organizes data, then returns
it in a consistent format.
constraint
A factor, such as budget or time, that limits a project manager's options.
contact center
A call center that allows consumers to contact agents via avenues other than by telephone.
convergence
The integration of telephony and data technologies.
Exam|Latest Update Graded A+
4G (fourth generation)
Wireless phone network capable of delivering high-speed broadband Internet access to mobile
devices.
4G mobile hotspot
A device that connects a wireless local area network to a wireless phone network at broadband
speeds.
absolute URL
A URL that gives the full path to a resource.
ActiveX
An open set of technologies for integrating components on the Internet and within Microsoft
applications.
Advanced Research Projects Agency (ARPA)
A U.S. Department of Defense agency that created the first global computer network.
Advanced Research Projects Agency Network (ARPANET)
A computer network, funded by ARPA, that served as the basis for early networking research and was
the backbone during the development of the Internet.
Ajax
A programming methodology that uses a number of existing technologies together and enables Web
applications to make incremental updates to the user interface without the need to reload the
browser page.
anti-virus software
Software that scans disks and programs for known viruses and eliminates them.
applets
Small programs written in Java, which are downloaded as needed and executed within a Web page or
browser.
assignment
The appointment of a specific resource to a specific task.
assumption
A factor that is considered to be real or certain for planning purposes.
asymmetric encryption
An encryption method in which two keys (a private key and a public key) are used to encrypt and
decrypt a message. Also known as public-key encryption.
,attachment
A file that is sent with an e-mail message.
AU
Audio file format used by Unix servers, the majority of Web servers. Most Web browsers can read AU.
Audio Interchange File Format (AIFF)
High-quality audio format developed by Apple Computer.
Audio Video Interleave (AVI)
Standard Windows file format for video files.
authentication
The process of verifying the identity of a user who logs on to a system, or the integrity of transmitted
data.
backbone
The highest level in the computer network hierarchy, to which smaller networks typically connect.
bandwidth
The amount of information, sometimes called traffic, that can be carried on a network at one time.
The total capacity of a line. Also, the rate of data transfer over a network connection; measured in
bits per second.
binary file
A file containing data or instructions written in zeros and ones (computer language).
blackhole list
A published list of IP addresses known to be sources of spam.
blog
Short for "Web log." A collection of personal thoughts posted on a public Web site. Blogging is the act
of adding entries to a blog.
Boolean operator
A symbol or word used in Internet searches to narrow search results by including or excluding certain
words or phrases from the search criteria.
browser e-mail
E-mail programs such as Outlook Express and Opera Mail that come bundled with a Web browser and
with which they may be integrated.
call center
, A centralized office used for the purpose of processing a large volume of requests by phone.
CAPTCHA (Completely Automated Public Turing Test to Tell Computers and Humans Apart)
A test that uses a word-verification graphic designed to differentiate humans from automated senders
during online transactions.
cascading style sheets (CSS)
Style sheet language that provides the formatting and "look" of a Web page or document written in a
markup language.
change management
The process, tools and techniques that help people implement changes to achieve a desired outcome.
client
An individual computer connected to a network. Also, a system or application (such as a Web browser
or user agent) that requests a service from another computer (the server) and is used to access files
or documents.
cloud computing
Software, infrastructure and platform services that are hosted by a remote data center and provided
to organizations over the Internet.
codec
A compression/ decompression algorithm used by modern video and audio player plug-ins.
collective intelligence
The ability of a group to exhibit a greater degree of intelligence by solving problems collaboratively
compared to the intelligence of an individual member.
common field
A field contained in two or more database tables that forms a connection between the tables.
Common Gateway Interface (CGI)
A program that processes data submitted by the user. Allows a Web server to pass control to a
software application, based on user request. The application receives and organizes data, then returns
it in a consistent format.
constraint
A factor, such as budget or time, that limits a project manager's options.
contact center
A call center that allows consumers to contact agents via avenues other than by telephone.
convergence
The integration of telephony and data technologies.
