Which of the following is the purpose of an ISP? A company which provides internet connection for a fee. A program connecting several computers together at a central location A software program which will retrieve data using the internet A software program which allows users to view confidential information

A company which provides internet connection for a fee.

First portion of a web name; often “www.”

What is a computer virus?

Computer program which replicates and spreads itself from one computer to another.

Allows equipment such as fax machines, printers and files to be served to multiple computers.

What is a mobile internet connection?

An internet connection through cell phone providers

How has internet changed the way people access entertainment?

It has made entertainment options more accessible and diverse.

Which of the following statements accurately describes the origin of the internet? The internet's initial use dates to the 1960s by governments to aid during the Cold War, The internet was first utilized by the public in 1983 for communication purposes, The internet originated in the 1970s as a means of global commerce, The internet became widely accessible in 1995, marking its official birthday

The internet's initial use dates to the 1960s by governments to aid during the Cold War

Which of the following could become a negative result of continued internet growth? More free-flowing information, More internet industry jobs, More international communication, More government regulations and restrictions

More government regulations and restrictions

A web browser is defined as which of the following? Software program retrieving and presenting data using the internet, Collection of networks linked together at a central location, Equipment allowing information to be served to multiple computers, Webpages which are formatted similarly and linked together

Software program retrieving and presenting data using the internet

Which of the following is the best description of a search engine? A website used to connect one computer to another, A software program which searches the internet for words or phrases and returns a list as to where each is located., A group of networks working together to generate information, A collection of webpages which are formatted in the same way

A software program which searches the internet for words or phrases and returns a list as to where each is located.

Which of the following was NOT a guideline for internet research provided in the presentation? Use a minus sign to eliminate words from a search, Use quotations to find exact wording results, Use capitalization to narrow the search, Do not use suffixes

Use capitalization to narrow the search

Which of the following is NOT a possible result of personal information being located on an unsecured network? A computer hacker breaks into the network and downloads information, A person’s identity is stolen, A computer virus is downloaded to the network, A person’s financial information is downloaded to social media

A computer virus is downloaded to the network

Which of the following is the best description of a hacker? A computer user who attempts to acquire unauthorized entry to servers and computer systems, A hardware program which checks information coming from the internet or a network and either turns it away or allows it to pass through to the computer, A computer program which replicates and spreads itself from one computer to another, An internet user who uses social networking sites, chat rooms or other cyberspace to approach and eventually hurt other people

A computer user who attempts to acquire unauthorized entry to servers and computer systems

Which of the following is the best description of an online predator? A computer user who attempts to acquire unauthorized entry to servers and computer systems, A hardware program which checks information coming from the internet or a network and either turns it away or allows it to pass through to the computer, A computer program which replicates and spreads itself from one computer to another, An internet user who uses social networking sites, chat rooms or other cyberspace to approach and eventually hurt other people.

An internet user who uses social networking sites, chat rooms or other cyberspace to approach and eventually hurt other people.

Which of the following is a disadvantage of making payments online? It is much quicker than shopping in person, It can risk providing private information to a website, It has a large amount of paperwork involved, It is a convenient method for paying bills

It can risk providing private information to a website

Which of the following is a potential risk associated with online shopping, banking and bill payments? Increased convenience, Greater product options, Exposure to identify theft and internet crimes, Paper-free payment methods

Exposure to identify theft and internet crimes

Which of the following is the purpose of alt tags associated with photos on webpages?

To describe the content of the photo for browsers unable to display it

Which of the following is the primary purpose of firewalls in the context of internet security? To create a barrier against physical break-ins, To monitor social media activities, To check and control information from the internet or a network, To facilitate secure online transactions

To facilitate secure online transactions

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What is the official birthday of the internet?

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January 1, 1983

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What is social media?

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A platform to share information in an informal format

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What is the function of favorites or bookmarks?

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To store and organize web pages.

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What are alt tags?

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Descriptive words or phrases which accompany photos to identify what the image is when the image will not open or load.

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What is the purpose of a firewall?

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Preventing unauthorized access to or from a private network

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What is the importance of online security?

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Protecting personal and sensitive information from unauthorized access or theft

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What is the World Wide Web?

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Portion of the Internet consisting of computer sites containing billions of documents called web pages

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