Vocabulary for IELTS Academic (Band 8-9) - Internet

Here, you will learn some English words related to Internet that are necessary for the Academic IELTS exam.

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application programming interface

[phrase]

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

Ex: Developers use the Twitter API to integrate Twitter functionality into their applications, such as displaying tweets or posting updates.

IP address

[noun]

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

Ex: Websites use IP addresses to route data packets between servers and user devices.

URL

[noun]

the address of a resource on the Internet

HTTP

[noun]

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

Ex: They discussed how HTTP works in transferring data online.

bandwidth

[noun]

the maximum rate of data transfer of an electronic communication system

Ex: In networking, bandwidth refers to the maximum data transfer rate of a network connection, measured in bits per second (bps).

local area network

[phrase]

a network for communication between computers, usually within a building

Ex: A local area network (LAN) is a network that connects computers and devices within a limited geographical area, such as a home, office, or school.

to ping

[Verb]

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

Ex: You can ping a website to check if it is reachable and measure the round-trip time (RTT) for data packets to travel to and from the server.

Domain Name System

[phrase]

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

Ex: The Domain Name System (DNS) translates domain names into IP addresses, allowing users to access websites by typing in human-readable URLs.

proxy server

[noun]

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

Ex: Organizations often use a proxy server to control and monitor internet access for security purposes.

portal

[noun]

(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

HTML

[noun]

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

host

[noun]

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

Ex: The web server acts as a host, serving website content to users who access it.

back end

[noun]

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

Ex: The back end of a website comprises the server, database, and application logic that work together to process and store data submitted by users.

front end

[noun]

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

Ex: The front end of a computer typically refers to the user interface, including the monitor, keyboard, mouse, and other input devices.

courseware

[noun]

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

Ex: Courseware refers to educational materials, software, or online platforms used for teaching and learning in academic institutions.

cracker

[noun]

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

Ex: Security experts work tirelessly to defend computer systems against crackers attempting unauthorized access.

trojan horse

[noun]

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

Ex: The trojan horse disguised itself as a harmless email attachment.

augmented reality

[noun]

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

Ex: Augmented reality (AR) technology overlays digital information, such as images, videos, or 3D models, onto the real world through a device like a smartphone or AR glasses.

cyberbullying

[noun]

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

Ex: Cyberbullying involves using digital platforms such as social media, texts, or emails to harass, intimidate, or harm others.

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