Unit 1 LA B keyterms 1: Internet basics + web foundations
Across
- 4. (3) – The web address that tells a browser where to find a specific resource online.
- 6. (12,4) – The speed data is actually sent/received (often measured in bps)
- 9. (6) – A device/software that requests services or data from a server (e.g., a laptop loading a website).
- 10. (4,2) – An older internet connection method using a telephone line and a modem.
- 11. (2) – Internet Protocol: provides addressing so data reaches the correct device.
- 12. (3) – The World Wide Web: web pages linked together and accessed using browsers.
- 13. (9) – A high-speed, always-on internet connection (not dial-up).
- 15. (8) – The global network of connected computer networks that allows devices to communicate worldwide.
- 18. (3) – A Point of Presence: a physical access point where a network/provider connects users to the internet.
Down
- 1. (3,6) – A server that stores and delivers websites to users’ browsers.
- 2. (8) – Sending data without cables, usually using radio waves (e.g., Wi-Fi).
- 3. (10,8) – The high-capacity core part of the internet that carries large amounts of data between networks.
- 5. (3) – File Transfer Protocol: used to upload/download files between computers over a network.
- 7. (6) – A computer/service that provides resources to clients (e.g., web pages, files, email).
- 8. (9) – The maximum amount of data that can be transmitted in a given time (capacity)
- 14. (6) – A device that forwards data between networks and chooses the best route for packets.
- 16. (3) – A Network Access Point: a major interchange point where large networks connect and exchange traffic.
- 17. (3) – Transmission Control Protocol: helps deliver data reliably by checking errors and order.