consists of millions of
web pages linked
together and content
that appears on them
subset of the internet; consists of
web pages that can be accessed
using a web browser. Internet is
network where all info sits
HTML
hypertext markup
language
HTML Tags
normally in pairs - operating tag
(<body>) and end tag (/). content
between pairs is HTML element
e.g. <html> - opening tag for program
</body> - end tag for section
URL
Uniform Resource Locator
LESSON 8
Store & forward
sender & recipient don't have to be online at
same time. sender sends message , it's stored
on an email server and waits there until
recipient signs in, when server forwards
message to them.
Fields
To field- where you enter email address
Cc field (Carbon copy) - recipients
entered are visible to everyone
Bcc field (Blind Carbon Copy) -
recipient isn't visible to everyone
E-mail
speed of delivery,
cost, instant, multiple
recipients, attachments
privacy & security, internet
access, lack of interactivity
Protocols
SMTP - Simple Mail transfer protocol
used to send messages across networks in server-to-sever transfers.
POP3 - Post Office Protocol 3
used to retrieve emails from email server over TCP connection.
IMAP - Instant Message Access Protocol
another email retrieval protocol
LESSON 9
CODEC
device/ program used
to encode/decode data.
Transmission modes
Simplex
sends data in one direction
only e.g. computer to printer
Half Duplex
two-way transmissions but not at
the same time e.g. walkie talkies
Duplex
two-way communication at the
same time e.g. telephone system
Transmission methods
wired
UTP/STP
e.g. analogue
telephone
network
twisting cancels out interference, low cost and adaptable
slower with less capacity than other cables, short distances, susceptible to noise
Coaxial
e.g.
aerial/dish
connection
to TV
fast and reliable
costs more than UTP/STP, susceptible to noise
Fibre Optic
fasts, works over long distance, little interference
complex
equipment needed
wireless
Infrared
reliable
short range, devices must be in direct line
of sight, can suffer external interference
Microwave
signal degrades
little over long
distances
devices must be in direct
line of sight, can be
affected by sun, rain, pollen
and external interference
Satellite
can increase
distance a
network can reach
expensive
LESSON 10
transmissions
simple
bits transmitted one at a time
over single wire/ channel.
reduces cost, but slower rate
of data transfer. bytes have to
be diassembled and
reassembled before/ after
transmission. can be used
over large distances
Parallel
number of bits of data can be
transmitted at the same time over equal
no. of wires/ channels, Allows bits in
whole byte of info to be transmitted
together. short range (max. 5m)
bi-directional
transmitting in both
directions. Light
passes in 1 direction
only, so you have to
add extra fibres to the
bundle to carry a
signal in the opposite
direction
client side processing
when he interaction
between a web page and
code occurs directly on a
user's computer
speed, security
it's browser specific,
computer speed
server side processing
when the interaction
between a web page
and a computer is
processed through a
server
efficiency, browser
independant, speed
security, overloading
USB
Universal serial bus -
higher speed serial
connection standard
that supports low and
higher speed devices
LESSON 12
key points
malware
hostile, intrusive or
annoying piece of software
or program code
threats to data
oppurtunist
people find unattended
computer which is logged on
and view, steal or damage
info, programs or hardware
virus
small programs which replicate
and spread between computers.
NOT beneficial - make some
changes to the system and are
undesirable. attach themselves to
files/ emails
trojan
phishing
attempts to gain access to passwords, financial
details and other privileged info. done by emails
pretending to come from trusted websites etc. try to
divert you to a website which looks original and asks
for info about you
accidental damage
can be caused by natural disasters
e.g. flooding, mischief or accidental
mishap. can result in losing all of a
computer's data