17-B Flashcards
What is the primary function of a web browser?
To view basic sites and serve as an interface for web/cloud apps.
What is the significance of using a trusted source for browser installation?
It reduces the risk of security issues, such as unwanted adverts and spyware.
What should be checked to verify the integrity of a browser installer?
The vendor’s code-signing certificate or the hash file of the download.
What are potential risks of using a browser from an untrusted source?
Exposure to adware, spyware, and redirection attacks.
Define Potentially Unwanted Applications (PUAs).
Software that is not definitively malicious but poses increased privacy risks.
What are the types of browser add-ons?
- Extensions
- Plug-ins
- Apps
- Themes
What is the main risk associated with browser extensions?
They can compromise security or privacy if not from trusted sources.
What is the purpose of a browser’s default search provider?
To set the site used for web searches from the address bar.
How do themes affect a web browser?
They change the appearance using custom images and color schemes.
What is the significance of the padlock icon in a browser?
It indicates a valid and trusted digital certificate for a secure connection.
What does a digital certificate contain?
A public key associated with the subject and is signed by a certificate authority.
What is the role of a Certificate Authority (CA)?
To validate the identity of a web server and issue digital certificates.
True or False: Installing a trusted root certificate requires administrative privileges.
True
What is the primary function of browser privacy controls?
To govern the use of tracking tools like cookies.
What is a cookie?
A text file used to store session data for a user on a website.
What feature prevents a website from creating additional windows?
Pop-up blockers.
What is the purpose of an ad blocker?
To prevent the display of unwanted content that is not part of the site’s main functionality.
What method can be used to delete browsing history?
Clearing cache and browsing data options.
Fill in the blank: Private/incognito browsing mode disables the ______ features of the browser.
caching
True or False: Incognito mode guarantees anonymity from websites.
False
What is the purpose of browser sign-in?
To synchronize settings and data across different devices.
What functionality do password managers provide?
Suggest strong passwords and autofill them during sign-in.
What is a significant drawback of password managers?
Not all sites present sign-in forms in a way that password managers recognize.
What is the function of advanced browser settings accessed via URLs?
To configure additional options beyond standard settings.
