A web browser is used to view HTML documents. Secure sites have URLs beginning with https and display an interactive lock. Domain names like .edu, .net, .com, and .org provide information about the site. When evaluating a website, check the copyright, author, and domain. FTP and HTTP are protocols for transferring files and hypertext requests between computers. Basic online safety tips are to avoid shouting, spamming, or sharing personal information.

1. Kerry Cheng Block 2 Web browser: a program used to view HTML documents

2. The URL of a secure site begins with https – the s indicates a secure site An interactive lock is displayed on the site, usually in the bottom corner. Make sure the lock is interactive.

3. To find the domain, look at the end of the URL .edu: Education .net: Network .com: Commercial .org: Organization

4. Check copyright information. Check for the author. Look at the domain.

5. FTP: the simplest way to transfer files between computers HTTP: a protocol to transfer hypertext requests and information between servers and browsers

6. Do not SHOUT. Do not spam. Do not give out personal information.