14.10.2 Browser Facts

Question 1

Web Browser
Front: What is a web browser?

Answer 1

Back: A web browser is an application that allows users to access web pages on networks, including the internet.

Question 2

Web Server
Front: What is a web server?

Answer 2

Back: A web server is a system that stores and delivers web pages to browsers, which can be on private or public networks.

Question 3

Default Browsers
Front: What are default browsers?

Answer 3

Back: Default browsers are pre-installed browsers on operating systems, like Microsoft Edge (Windows) and Safari (Apple).

Question 4

Browser Security
Front: Why is it important to keep browsers updated?

Answer 4

Back: Keeping browsers updated minimizes security threats and ensures compatibility with newer web pages.

Question 5

Downloading Browsers
Front: How can you download a new web browser?

Answer 5

Back: To download a new browser, use the existing OS browser to access the internet, then install the desired browser.

Question 6

Password Manager
Front: What is a password manager?

Answer 6

Back: A password manager stores and manages passwords for various accounts, enabling users to sync settings across devices.

Question 7

Third-Party Password Manager
Front: What is a third-party password manager?

Answer 7

Back: A third-party password manager helps manage passwords using one master password, which can be implemented locally or on the cloud.

Question 8

Two-Factor Authentication
Front: What is two-factor authentication?

Answer 8

Back: Two-factor authentication requires two forms of verification, like a password and a confirmation via text or email, to access an account.

Question 9

Hashing
Front: What is hashing in terms of password security?

Answer 9

Back: Hashing generates a unique value for a password, which cannot be reversed, providing a deterrent against password breaches.

Question 10

Extensions
Front: What are extensions in a web browser?

Answer 10

Back: Extensions (or add-ons) modify or add functions to a browser and can be found in the browser’s settings menu.

Question 11

Risks of Extensions
Front: What are the risks of using browser extensions?

Answer 11

Back: Extensions can be malicious and may redirect users to harmful sites; it’s important to verify their creators before installation.

Question 12

Trusted vs Untrusted Sites
Front: How does a browser handle untrusted sites?

Answer 12

Back: Browsers warn users when accessing untrusted sites that lack valid digital certificates, indicating they may not be secure.

Question 13

Public Key Infrastructure (PKI)
Front: What is Public Key Infrastructure (PKI)?

Answer 13

Back: PKI is a system that uses digital certificates to verify the identities of entities transferring electronic data securely.