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Academic IELTS (Band 8 and Above) - Internet

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Vocabulary for Academic IELTS (8)
application programming interface

a set of protocols and tools that allows different software applications to communicate with each other

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IP address

(computing) a set of numbers separated by dots that a computer with an active internet connection is identified with

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URL

the address of a resource on the Internet

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HTTP

the system in HTML in which data is being sent and received on World Wide Web

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bandwidth

the maximum rate of data transfer of an electronic communication system

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local area network

a network for communication between computers, usually within a building

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to ping

to send a signal to a computer and wait for a reply as a way to test the connection

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Domain Name System

a decentralized naming system used on the internet to translate human-readable domain names into numerical IP addresses that computers can understand, enabling the proper routing of data between devices and servers

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proxy server

a server that acts as an intermediary between a user's device and the internet, forwarding requests and responses to enhance security, privacy, or performance

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portal

(computing) a website that serves as a point of entry to other websites, with a collection of links categorized based on topic through which the user can search

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HTML

(computing) a markup language used for the documents that are supposed to be displayed on the World Wide Web

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host

a computer or device on a network that provides services, resources, or data to other computers or devices, known as clients

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back end

a part of a computer responsible for storing and controlling data where users cannot easily access

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front end

a part of a computer that is easily accessible and one uses constantly

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courseware

a type of educational software or online materials designed for teaching specific subjects or skills

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cracker

an individual who engages in unauthorized attempts to access computer systems, networks, or software, often with malicious intent

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trojan horse

a harmful program that pretends to be legitimate and can give unauthorized access to a device

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augmented reality

a technology that overlays computer-generated information, such as images or data, onto the real world, enhancing the user's perception and interaction with their environment

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cyberbullying

the use of electronic communication to harass, intimidate, or harm others, typically through social media, messaging apps, or online platforms

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