the internet Flashcards

1
Q

why did they make the internet

A

because they wanted to make a communication system that would always work

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2
Q

what does www mean

A

World Wide Web

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3
Q

Why does the internet always work

A

because there is always a different way to the end

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4
Q

what happens when your package contains disapproved website?

A

it will not go beyond the proxy server and you will receive a notification on your computer

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5
Q

were is the fire wall important for

A

protecting the outside

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6
Q

what is the task of a modem

A

to adjust the packets when the connection changes

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7
Q

what’s an url

A

a webadres

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8
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what’s a dns

A

a domain name system

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9
Q

what’s the order a package travels

A

mail room, school server, switch,firewall,internet and google server

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10
Q

what happens when a package does not reach it destination

A

your computer sends a new one

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11
Q

how to protect your server from malware

A

-use a virus scanner
-Be mindful of what you download, install or open
-Always update your programs, especially windows
-Use a firewall

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12
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how does a virus come on your computer

A

installs itself within an already existing program

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13
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when is it active (virus)

A

It will be only active whenever the host (infected program) is active

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14
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how can the virus cause

A

your programs to perform badly or even not at all.

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15
Q

how does a worm come on your computer

A

installs itself as a stand-alone program

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16
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when is it active (worm)

A

As soon as the computer is switched on

17
Q

what does it cause

A

This will cause a very bad and slow performance of your computer
Bot

18
Q

how does a bot come on your computer

A

A bot installs itself as well as a stand-alone program

19
Q

when is it active (bot)

A

when it gets a signal from somewhere outside.

20
Q

what can bots be given the command to do

A

to make the computer go and attack a website

21
Q

what is the most dangerous malware

A

a virus

22
Q

what kind of cyberbullying are there?

A

-cyberbullying
-cyberbaiting
-cyberstalking

23
Q

what is a troll

A

A troll is a person who uses websites and chatrooms to place offending messages

24
Q

password tips

A
  • At least 8 characters
  • At least 1 capital and small letters
  • At least 1 number
  • At least 1 non-character or non-number
  • Don’t use names or dates of birth
  • Replace characters by symbols like: a = @
25
Q

what is a catfish

A

A ‘catfish’ is someone who is pretending to be someone else using fake accounts with false pictures and information

26
Q

what is phishing

A

Phishing is trying to acquire personal information

27
Q

things to do about spam

A

Use a spam filter
Use a spam and a personal email address
Block the spammer

28
Q

what is a captcha

A

a test to distinguish humans from machines