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7th Grade List 3--Internet Essentials

Terms associated with using the information superhighway

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BlogTo write entries in, add material to, or maintain a weblog
Web ServerSoftware program used to retrieve documents from the World Wide Web (WWW or Web) and to display them in a readable format
CacheA storage location on a computer’s hard disk used to temporarily store Internet files
CookiesSmall text files created by some Web page when you visit the site that may include information about your preferences for the Web page; cookies files are stored on your computer
CopyrightThe exclusive right granted by law, for a certain number of years, to make and dispose of literary, musical, or artistic work.
Domain NameIdentifies a site on the Internet.
HitThe number of web sites you find based on your keyword search
Home PageFirst page that is displayed when a browser is launched
Hypertext Markup LanguageProtocol that controls how Web pages are formatted and displayed.
Hypertext Transfer ProtocolProtocol that defines how messages are formatted and transmitted over the World Wide Web (www).
NavigationAbility to move through a Web page.
PlagiarismClaiming someone else’s words as your own.
Public DomainInformation or content to which copyright protection does not apply and that is available for anyone to copy.
Uniform Resource LocatorAddress that tells the browser where to locate the page. It is keyed into the address line.
Search EngineA software program that helps you locate web pages based on keyword searches.
BrowserComputer that houses and delivers Web pages.


Computer Education Teacher
Franklin Township Middle School East
Indianapolis, IN

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