ict Flashcards
what is a flowchart
a type of diagram that represent a workflow or process
what can u think of a flowchart as
a diagrammatic representation of a step by step approach to solving a task
what do flowcharts use to check or verify
mathematical operators
what are the data types we use in programming
integer
float
character
string
boolean
what are constants
items whose value remain the same
what are variables
items whose values that change throughout the program
what is an integer
a number without a variable
what is a float
a number that can have decimal places
what is a character
a single letter or symbol
what is a string
collection of characters
what is a boolean
true or false statements
what is spam
unwanted ,unsolicated ,digital communication sent out in a bulk
list the types of malware
virus
worm
trojan
rootkit
backdoor
ransomeware
spyware
adware
what does a virus do
hides itself in another file
what does worm do
copies itself to other computers across the network
what does trojan do
comes disguised as a good file
what does backdoor do
switches off security to let other malware onto your computer
what does rootkit do
changes your operating system so you cannot spot it
what does ransomeware do
locks files so they can’t be used and demands money to unlock them
protection from viruses
download antivirus
protection from worm
update with latest patches
protection from trojan
never download software from unknown source
protection from rootkit
updated antivirus software
what does ddos stand for
distribution denial of service
what is phising
a method of trying to gather personal information using deceptive emails or websites
what is identity theft
stealing physical information
what is social engineering
a manipulation technique used by cyber criminals
