Definitions

Section 7 Words

• browser
  • A program used to access, display, and navigate websites on the internet.
• client
  • A computer or software that requests access to a service or page provided by a server.
• domain
  • The main part of a website’s address (e.g., .gov, .edu, .com) that can give clues about its purpose.
• hyperlink
  • A clickable link that takes you to another webpage or resource.
• protocol
  • A set of rules that govern how data is transmitted over the internet (e.g., HTTP, HTTPS, FTP).
• server
  • A computer or software that provides services, data, or resources to other computers (clients) over a network.
• URL
  • Uniform Resource Locator — the address of a resource on the Internet.
• webpage
  • A single document on the internet that can contain text, images, videos, and links.
• website
  • A collection of related webpages that are typically accessed through a common domain name.