Key Terms in Web Design & Internet
1. Information and Communication Technology (ICT)
The use of computers, networks, and communication tools to store, retrieve,
and share information.
Example: Using Zoom for online meetings or Google Drive for file storage.
2. Internet
A global network of computers linked together to share information and
resources.
Example: Sending emails via Gmail.
3. WWW (World Wide Web)
A collection of web pages and resources linked using hyperlinks and accessed
via the internet.
Example: Visiting [Link].
4. Webpage
A single document on the web, written in HTML, that can contain text,
images, and links.
Example: A Wikipedia article page.
5. Website
A collection of related web pages under one domain name.
Example: [Link].
6. Browser
A software application used to access websites.
Examples: Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox, Microsoft Edge.
7. Address Bar
The part of the browser where the website URL is typed.
Example: Typing “[Link]” in Chrome’s address bar.
8. Protocol
A set of rules for communication between computers.
Example: HTTP, HTTPS, FTP.
9. FTP (File Transfer Protocol)
A protocol for transferring files between a computer and a server.
Example: Uploading a website to a hosting server using FileZilla.
10. HTTP vs HTTPS
HTTP: Hypertext Transfer Protocol (insecure).
HTTPS: Secure version of HTTP, encrypted for safety.
Example: Online banking websites use HTTPS.
11. Surfing vs Browsing
Surfing: Randomly moving from one website to another.
Browsing: Systematically navigating through websites for specific info.
12. Internet Applications
Services that use the internet for communication or functionality.
Examples: Email, WhatsApp, Online banking.
13. Web Server
A computer that stores and delivers web pages to users.
Example: Apache, Nginx.
14. Client
A device or software that requests services from a server.
Example: A web browser acting as a client when accessing a website.
15. Search Engine
A tool to find information on the internet.
Examples: Google, Bing, Yahoo.
16. POP (Post Office Protocol)
A protocol used by email clients to retrieve messages from a mail server.
Example: Outlook using POP3 to download emails.
17. Index Page (Homepage)
The main page of a website, usually the starting point.
Example: [Link] loads the homepage first.
18. IP Address
A unique number identifying a device on a network.
Example: [Link] (IPv4).
19. Client/Server Network
A model where clients request resources from centralized servers.
Example: Logging into Facebook (client) to access Facebook’s servers.
20. Download
Copying files from the internet to a local computer.
Example: Downloading a PDF from Google Drive.
21. Upload
Sending files from a local computer to the internet.
Example: Uploading a photo to Instagram.
22. Intranet
A private network within an organization.
Example: A company’s internal HR portal.
23. URL (Uniform Resource Locator)
The address of a web resource.
Example: [Link]
24. Web Hosting
A service that provides space on a server for websites.
Example: Bluehost, HostGator.
25. JPEG (Joint Photographic Experts Group)
A compressed image format, good for photos.
Example: vacation_photo.jpeg.
26. GIF (Graphics Interchange Format)
An image format that supports animation.
Example: Animated meme in GIF format.
27. PNG (Portable Network Graphics)
An image format that supports transparency.
Example: A logo with a transparent background.
28. Web Editor
Software used to design and edit web pages.
Examples: Adobe Dreamweaver, Visual Studio Code.
29. Instant Messaging
Real-time text communication over the internet.
Example: WhatsApp, Messenger.
30. Email
Electronic mail service used to send and receive messages.
Example: Sending an email with Gmail.
31. Hyperlink
A clickable link that directs users to another webpage or section.
Example: A “Read More” link on a news site.
32. Scripting
Writing code to automate tasks or add interactivity to web pages.
Example: Using JavaScript to create a dropdown menu.
