Chapter 5 vocab

Question 1

The worldwide system of interconnected computers and public networks.

Answer 1

The Internet

Question 2

A numerical label that is assigned to devices so they can connect and communicate on a network.

Answer 2

IP Address

Question 3

The reference or address to a resource on the Internet. Example: http://www.testout.com/home/about/privacy

Answer 3

Universal Resource Locator (URL)

Question 4

A technology that sends voice phone calls using the TCP/IP protocol over digital data lines.

Answer 4

Voice over IP (VoIP)

Question 5

A computing concept that describes the network of physical devices and everyday devices (including refrigerators, thermostats, streetlights, and environmental tracking systems) that communicate with the internet.

Answer 5

Internet of Things (IoT)

Question 6

A device that stands as an intermediary between an application such as a web browser and the Internet. A proxy server intercepts all requests and can use filter rules to allow or deny internet traffic.

Answer 6

Proxy Server

Question 7

The storing of images, sounds, web pages, and other information associated with particular websites that allows a browser to redisplay data without having to reload it from the website.

Answer 7

Caching

Question 8

The use of remote services hosted on the internet to store, manage, and process data.

Answer 8

Cloud Computing

Question 9

A cloud computing service that remotely maintains, manages, and backs up data and makes that data available to users over a network.

Answer 9

Cloud Storage

Question 10

A method of delivering applications by hosting them in the cloud.

Answer 10

Cloud Hosting