General Knowledge Flashcards
What does the internet actually refer to?
the network of connected computers
When was the world wide web invented?
1989
What is the client in the client server model?
a user’s device or program that is making a request for data
such as: browser or application on a computer, laptop, phone, tablet
What is the server in the client server model?
device or program in the network that waits for incoming requests and sends back data
such as: in-house sever, rented server, or a cloud server
What does HTTP stand for?
HyperText Transfer Protocol
What is a website called when it doesn’t use JavaScript?
static
What does the hyper in hypertext mean?
it indicates that the text expands beyond the traditional constraints of the written word
What is the separation of concerns?
a design principle for separating a computer program into distinct sections
How does SQL store data?
in tables
What does SQL stand for?
Structured Query Language
What is programming?
the mental process of thinking up instructions to give to a machine (like a computer)
What is coding?
the process of transforming ideas from programming into a written language that the computer can understand
