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1
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what is a flowchart

A

a type of diagram that represent a workflow or process

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2
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what can u think of a flowchart as

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a diagrammatic representation of a step by step approach to solving a task

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3
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what do flowcharts use to check or verify

A

mathematical operators

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4
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what are the data types we use in programming

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integer
float
character
string
boolean

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5
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what are constants

A

items whose value remain the same

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5
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what are variables

A

items whose values that change throughout the program

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6
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what is an integer

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a number without a variable

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7
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what is a float

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a number that can have decimal places

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7
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what is a character

A

a single letter or symbol

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8
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what is a string

A

collection of characters

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9
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what is a boolean

A

true or false statements

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10
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what is spam

A

unwanted ,unsolicated ,digital communication sent out in a bulk

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11
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list the types of malware

A

virus
worm
trojan
rootkit
backdoor
ransomeware
spyware
adware

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12
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what does a virus do

A

hides itself in another file

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12
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what does worm do

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copies itself to other computers across the network

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13
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what does trojan do

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comes disguised as a good file

14
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what does backdoor do

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switches off security to let other malware onto your computer

14
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what does rootkit do

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changes your operating system so you cannot spot it

14
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what does ransomeware do

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locks files so they can’t be used and demands money to unlock them

15
Q

protection from viruses

A

download antivirus

16
Q

protection from worm

A

update with latest patches

17
Q

protection from trojan

A

never download software from unknown source

18
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protection from rootkit

A

updated antivirus software

19
Q

what does ddos stand for

A

distribution denial of service

19
Q

what is phising

A

a method of trying to gather personal information using deceptive emails or websites

19
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what is identity theft

A

stealing physical information

20
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what is social engineering

A

a manipulation technique used by cyber criminals