term 3 test Flashcards
What is a network
A practice of linking two or more computing devices
What are the types of networks
Personal area network ,Home area network ,Body area network ,Local area network,Wan, WLan
What is the definition of UTP
is a type of copper cable consisting of two or more insulated copper wires twisted
What is the definition of Nic
NIC stands for Network Interface Card, which is a hardware component installed in a computer or device to enable communication over a network
What is the difference between a modem, Router and Switch
Modem -A device that transmits and receives data using a modulated carrier wave
Switch - a device that connects multiple devices within a local area network
Router - a networking device that forwards data packets between two or more packet-switched networks
What is the Internet and world wide web
Internet -global system of interconnected computer networks
WWW-World wide web is a a global computer interface available through the Internet.
What is ISP
Internet service provider is a company that provides internet access
Difference between website and webpage
webpage - a document or information resource on the World Wide Web that can be accessed using a web browser
Website - A collection of webpages grouped together under the same domain
What is a mailing List
a collection of names and email addresses used by an individual
methods to connect to the internet
Wired connection
Wireless connection
Give five types of organisations
COM-mercial
BIZ-business
EDU-education
GOV-government
CO-company
Give 3 types of websites used on a daily basis
News website
Personal website
Educational website
Define a virus by you own words
Computer software that is written to disrupt the normal functioning of a computer and is loaded without the owners consent
Define the following viruses
Trojan
Computer worms
Pharming
Hoaxes
Trojan -A destructive program disguised as a useful application
Computer worms - A malware that distributes itself over a network
Pharming - a scam where the user is redirected to another fake website
Hoaxs- spreads fake news meant to deceive or defraud others
How can you prevent a virus to infecting your computer
By using a Anti-virus software
No running untrusted programs
Disable autorun feature for flash drives
Give the definition of webblog
Websites that are updated regularly with news ad events
Tips on internet safety use
Keep operating system and an-ti virus files definitions up to date
Don’t click on pop-ups
Don’t be gullible
Don’t give out personal details
What is Net-Etiquette
The use of good manners and showing respect for other users when using the internet
Rules of Net-etiquette
Never type a message in only capital ;etters
Never be insulting online
Never pass on a chain mail or hoaxes
Make sure that your email messages you type are clear and contain any errors
