| A | B |
|---|
| Web | Interface that uses the internet with regard to sending and receiving information |
| Network | A group of things that are connected to each other |
| Routing | Finding the best path through a network |
| Servers | Computers that exist only to provide information to others |
| Fiber-Optic Cable | A cable that uses light to send information |
| Wi-Fi | A wireless method of sending information using radio waves |
| DSL/Cable | Sending information through telephone or television cables |
| Protocol | Standards for how data is handled |
| LAN | Local Area Network |
| WAN | Wide Area Network |
| operating system | Computer software that manages the computer's memory and processes. It also manages software and hardware. |
| Desktop publishing | used to create coupons, brochures, flyers and advertisements |
| Database software | used to organize lots of data. Allows users to create forms for entering data and produce various reports from that data |
| Presentation Software | Software used to create presentations to present various topics to an audience |
| Spreadsheet software | used for calculating and presenting mainly numerical data. Users can also create bar charts, and other charts that present their numerical data |
| Domain Name | most easily recognized piece of the URL (example Code.org) |
| .org | organization (usually non profits or charities) |
| .net | network (used as an alternative name for those who want a domain that is already under use) |
| .com | commercial (used for business) |
| .edu | education |
| .gov | government |
| .mil | military |
| URL | Univeral Resource Locator (entire set of directions http://studio.code.org/s/course2 |
| IP Address | a number assigned to any item that is connected to the internet (192.185.5.516) |
| Internet | A group of comptuers and servers that are networked together |
| Computer Virus | Program's purpose is to damage computers and networks |
