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IC3 Session 3 Flashcards

1
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The protocol used to encrypt data being transferred across the Internet.

A

SSL

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2
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Hardware that enables communication by passing messages to other users on a network.

A

server

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3
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Unsolicited bulk email

A

SPAM

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4
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Hostile and insulting interaction between internet users.

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flaming

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5
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A program used to prevent a user from going to certain Websites that may be inappropriate.

A

filtering software

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6
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A small program or application that is capable of self-propagation designed to harm a computer.

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worm

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7
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An add-in used to run small programs within a browser.

A

active X

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8
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The standard protocol suite used to ensure that all computers connected to the Internet speak a common language.

A

TCP/IP

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9
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Communication standards that allow different systems to communicate on a network.

A

Protocol

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10
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A connection of two or more networks over a great distance.

A

WAN-Wide Area Network

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11
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The worldwide network of connected computers and servers.

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Internet

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12
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A private network that an organization uses to communicate and share data with customers or partners.

A

Extranet

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13
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A protocol that transmits requests and data between user agent and Web servers.

A

HTTP

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14
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Hardware or software used to protect data by determining what can get in and out of a network.

A

firewall

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15
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The address of a web page on the world wide web.

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URL

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16
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A company that provides customers access to the internet.

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ISP-Internet Service Provider

17
Q

A form of network security that act as a go-between for requests on a network.

A

proxy server

18
Q

Information transferred between user agents and servers on a network.

A

communication

19
Q

A program used to record what websites a user visits.

A

monitoring software

20
Q

An online credential issued by trusted authority and used to verify user identity.

A

digital certificate

21
Q

The language used to format text and other elements of a web page.

A

HTML

22
Q

The encrypted protocol used to transmit requests and data between agents and web servers.

A

HTTPS

23
Q

Locally accessed software that allows the receipt of and response to communication.

A

user agent

24
Q

A series of digital audio or video files accessed via a web feed.

A

podcast

25
Q

A protocol that allows subscription to podcasts, newsfeeds, blogs, and other content on the web.

A

RSS–really simple syndication

26
Q

A small application that runs within a web browser.

A

add-in

27
Q

A type of network that connects two client computers directly together.

A

peer-to-peer

28
Q

A private network that allows computers within an organization to share data and applications.

A

intranet

29
Q

A connection of two or more computers in close proximity.

A

LAN-Local Area Network

30
Q

A protocol used to move files and folders over a network or the internet

A

FTP File Transfer Protocol

31
Q

A file that stores copies of web pages to make frequently accessed pages load faster.

A

web cache

32
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A type of network in which a server directs the clients’ requests for resources.

A

Client-server network

33
Q

A smal text file stored on a computer by a website containing information about previous visits to the website.

A

cookie

34
Q

A small program or application designed to harm a computer that requires human interaction to spread.

A

virus

35
Q

A numerical address that identifies computers and devices on a network.

A

IP address

36
Q

Online guidelines that define what type of conduct is appropriate and courteous to other internet users.

A

netiquette

37
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A type of network connection in which data is passed through phone lines.

A

dial-up

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