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1
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What does www stand for?

A

World Wide Web

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What does LAN stand for?

A

Local Area Network

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What does WAN stand for?

A

Wide Area Network

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What is a LAN?

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A network that is used for a close geographical area.

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What is a WAN?

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A network that is used over different geographical locations that connects two or more LANs

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What is a network?

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When two or more computers are connected together.

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What are two benefits of a computer network?

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You can exchange resources and files easily.

Good security- no one can see your files unless they log into your account

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What are two disadvantages of a computer network?

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Setting up a network is expensive because of all the wires and servers.
If the server fails so does every computer connected to it.

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What is malware?

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Malware disrupts computer operations and can see what a person is doing.

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What is phishing?

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When a person pretends to be of authority and sends emails or makes phone calls trying to trick you into giving your personal information.

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What is social engineering?

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When a hacker tries to trick you into giving your personal information

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