Understanding Internet Communication and Ethics

The video tutorial, led by Dan Bono, covers a series of questions to prepare students for the AP test. It begins with an introduction and a question on communication protocols between computers. The tutorial then explores fault tolerance in internet routing, efficiency in parallel computing, and the advantages of online newspapers over social media. It addresses the digital divide, methods to reduce bias in software systems, and applications that benefit from crowdsourcing. The final sections discuss the use of Creative Commons licenses, identifying phishing attacks, and ethical use of computer resources.

Why can two computers from different manufacturers communicate over the internet?

• They need additional hardware to communicate.

• They cannot communicate due to different protocols.

• They can only communicate using text.

• They use standard internet protocols.

What characteristic of internet routing ensures data transmission even when some connections fail?

• Multiple protocols

• DNS error resolution

• Hierarchical naming system

• Fault tolerance

Which statement about parallel computing solutions is correct?

• Efficiency improvement is limitless with enough processors.

• Efficiency is rarely improved over sequential solutions.

• Any problem can be solved in half the time.

• Efficiency is limited by sequential portions.

What is an advantage of online newspapers over social media sites?

• Low-cost media content

• Wide accessibility

• Credibility of information

• Instantaneous information distribution

Which activity is least likely to reduce the digital divide?

• Providing free wireless internet

• Ensuring schools have adequate computers

• Holding basic computer classes

• Putting government forms online

How can a software company reduce bias in a facial recognition system?

• Preventing multiple profiles

• Testing with company staff

• Testing with diverse groups

• Ensuring game rules are clear

Which application benefits most from crowdsourcing?

• Local landmark descriptions

• Ticket purchasing

• Unit conversion

• Photo compression

When is it better to use a Creative Commons license instead of traditional copyright?

• To make the ebook a free download

• To allow modification of the ebook

• To prevent sharing on peer-to-peer networks

• Both A and C

Which is least likely to indicate a phishing attack?

• Email asking to call the number on your card

• Email asking to click a link to reset password

• Email asking for date of birth and SSN

• Email asking for bank account number

What is considered an unethical use of computer resources?

• Purchasing a game from an app store

• Installing single-user software on multiple computers

• Downloading freeware onto your home computer

• Searching online for a school textbook