Web Terminology Flashcards

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URL (Uniform Resource Locator)

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The web address used to access a specific resource or page on the internet.

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HTTP/HTTPS (HyperText Transfer Protocol / Secure)

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Protocols used for transferring web pages. HTTPS is the secure version that encrypts data.

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Domain Name

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The human-readable address of a website, like `www.example.com`, which maps to an IP address.

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DNS (Domain Name System)

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The system that translates domain names into IP addresses so browsers can locate and load websites.

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Cookie

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A small piece of data stored on your computer by a website to remember information about your visit, like login status or preferences.

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Cache

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Temporary storage of web page data to speed up future access to the same content.

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Bookmark

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A saved link to a web page that you can easily return to later.

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Hyperlink

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A clickable link on a web page that directs you to another page or resource.

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HTML (HyperText Markup Language)

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The standard language used to create and design web pages.

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CSS (Cascading Style Sheets)

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A language used to describe the presentation of a web page written in HTML, including layout and design.