Rose Mae Quillopras : Terms and Concepts related to Internet Communication Technology (ICT)

Terms and Concepts related to Internet Communication Technology (ICT)

Antivirus - refers to Antivirus software (AV software), and you can call it anti-virus software or anti-malware. It is a computer program that prevents, detects, and takes action to remove viruses and malware.

Authentication - the process of identifying yourself and the verification that you’re who you say you are. Computers, where restricted information is stored, may require you to enter your username and password to gain access.

Bandwidth - a measurement of the amount of data that can be transmitted over a network at any given time. The higher the network’s bandwidth, the greater the volume of data that can be transmitted. Network bandwidth is usually expressed in bits per second (bps); modern networks typically have speeds measured in millions of bits per second (megabits per second, or Mbps) or billions of bits per second (gigabits per second, or Gbps).

Bug - refers to an error, fault, or flaw in any computer program or hardware system. A bug produces unexpected results or causes a system to behave unexpectedly. In short, it is any behavior or result that a program or system gets but it was not designed to do.

Cache - a set of files saved on your hard disk that helps your browser display pages you have already visited more quickly. It displays the files from your hard disk instead of the web.

Electronic Commerce - simply e-commerce is normally a process that involves facilitating the availability of products and services online. Users can search, choose, sell, and buy from a wide range of options through the Internet.

Encryption - a type of security that converts data, programs, images, or other information into unreadable cipher. This is done by using a collection of complex algorithms to the original content meant for encryption.

Firewall - a firewall is a piece of software or hardware that blocks certain types of traffic. For example, a firewall could block incoming traffic on a certain port or block all incoming traffic except traffic coming from a specific IP address.

Hyperlink - an area on a Web page that, when clicked on with a mouse, will transport the user to another Web page. Also called “links” or “hot links,” hyperlinks are analogous to hypertext. Hyperlinks are commonly used on the Web to provide navigation, reference, and depth where published text cannot. A hyperlink can be created from a text or from a graphic.

Hypertext Markup Language (HTML) - is the main markup language for displaying web pages and other information that can be displayed in a web browser.

Hypertext Transfer Protocol (HTTP) - the hypertext transfer protocol is the standard protocol modern web browsers and the web itself uses. FTP and BitTorrent are examples of alternative protocols.

Internet Protocol Address (IP Address) - the unique numerical address of a computer on the Internet, expressed as four sets of numbers (maximum 3 digits each) separated by dots: e.g., 150.237.176.24.

Malware - is an umbrella term that describes any malicious program or code that is harmful to systems.

Platform - a group of technologies that are used as a base upon which other applications, processes, or technologies are developed.

Server - a computer that is responsible for responding to requests made by a client program (e.g., a web browser or an e-mail program) or computer. Also referred to as a “file server”.

Troll - someone who intentionally posts derogatory or provocative messages in an online community such as a Discussion List, Forum, or Blog to bait other users into responding.

Uniform Resource Locator (URL) - URL contains the location of a resource on the Internet. A URL specifies the address of the computer where the resource is located, which may be the homepage of a website, e.g. http://www.ict4lt.org, or a sub-page, e.g. http://www.ict4lt.org/en/en_mod2-1.htm.

User-friendly - mainly used to describe Software. Software that is easy to use and offers guidance if the user does silly things is described as user-friendly. This term may also be applied to certain types of Hardware.

Virtual World - a type of online three-dimensional imaginary world or game in which participants and players adopt amazing characters or avatars and explore the world, engaging in chat or playing complex games.

Virtual Private Network - a means of securely accessing resources on a network by connecting to a remote access server through the Internet or another network.