Web Utilites

Question 1

What are web utilities?

Answer 1

specialized utility programs that make using the internet and the web easier and safer

Question 2

What are the three types of Web Utilities?

Answer 2

1. Filters
2. File Transfer
3. Internet Security Suite

Question 3

What are Filters?

Answer 3

used by parents and organizations to block certain sites and monitor use of the Internet and Web

Question 4

Using file transfer utility software you can copy files to your computer. This is called?

Answer 4

Downloading

Question 5

You can also use file transfer utility software to copy files from your computer to another computer. This is called?

Answer 5

Uploading

Question 6

What are the three popular types of file transfer?

Answer 6

1. Web-based file transfer services
2. Bit Torrent
3. File transfer protocol (FTP) & secure file transfer protocol (SFTP)

Question 7

What are Web-based file transfer services?

Answer 7

make use of a web browser to upload and download files
ex) onedrive.com, google drive

Question 8

What is BitTorrent?

Answer 8

Distributes file transfers across many different computers
ex) unauthorized copy of copyrighted music and video

Question 9

What is File transfer protocol (FTP) & secure file transfer protocol (SFTP)?

Answer 9

Allows you to efficiently copy files across the internet
-remains one of the most popular methods of file transfer

Question 10

What is an Internet Security Suite?

Answer 10

Is a collection of utility programs designed to protect your privacy and security on the Internet
-these programs control spam, protect against viruses, provide filters, etc.