Computing, Society and Digital Citizenship Flashcards
How many types of cookies are there?
7
What are the types of cookies called?
First Party, Session, Third Party, Flash, Zombie, Secure and HTTP cookies
What are First Party cookies?
They are known as persistent cookies. They help with important settings such as usernames and passwords
What are Session cookies?
They track the users website usage whilst the site is being used
What are Third Party cookies?
They are used by advertisers to create a profile of you
What are secure cookies?
They are the good type of cookies. They keep your information secure
What are HTTP cookies?
They come with a HTTP cookie to reduce the possibility of a cross-site scripting (XSS) attack occuring
Define a society.
An association of people under a system of rules designed to advance the good of it’s members over time
How many themes of digital citizenship are there?
9
Define digital etiquette.
Electronic standards of conduct or procedure
Define digital communication.
Electronic exchange of information
Define digital literacy.
Process of teaching and learning about technology and the use of
technology.
Define digital access
Full electronic participation in society
Define digital commerce
Electronic buying and selling of goods and services
Define digital law
Electronic responsibility for actions and deeds
Define digital rights and responsibilities.
The freedom extended to everyone in a digital world
Define digital health and wellness
Physical and psychological well-being in a digital world
Define digital security
Electronic precautions to guarantee safety
Name some assistive technologies
Input systems
• Braille keyboards
• Head-pointing systems
• Camera tracking systems
• One-handed keyboards
• Trackball vs. Mouse
• Speech recognition
Output systems
• Screen reader systems
• Speech synthesis
• Braille displays/printers
What are the four main factors of digital exclusion?
Access, Motivation, Skills and Confidence
What is the digital divide?
A difference in technology used by income, race, geographical area, education, broadband use etc.
Name some health issues that come from technology
CVS (Computer Vision Syndrome), RSI (Repetitive Strain Injury), CTS (Carpal Tunnel Syndrome), Fatigue, Stress, CAD/IAD (Computer or Internet Addiction Disorder)
What does CIU stand for?
Compulsive Internet Use
What does VPN stand for?
Virtual Private Network
Name some ways to protect yourself in a digital environment
Anti-virus software, Backups, UPS and surge protection and physical security of passwords
What is Ofcom?
They are the office of communications and are the regularity body that oversees broadcasting, telecommunications and postal industries in the UK.
What are the four major regulators that Lessig argues?
Law, Norms, Market and Architecture
