Chapter 7 Flashcards
(18 cards)
What is the digital divide?
Some people have more access to tech than others.
The digital divide refers to the gap between those who have easy access to digital technology and those who do not.
What is computing bias?
When tech treats some groups unfairly.
Computing bias can arise from algorithms that reflect societal inequalities.
What is crowdsourcing?
Lots of people work together online to solve a problem.
Crowdsourcing leverages the collective intelligence of a large group.
What is citizen science?
Regular people help with science using tech.
Citizen science often involves public participation in scientific research.
What is intellectual property?
An idea or creation that someone owns.
Intellectual property includes inventions, literary and artistic works, symbols, names, and images.
What is creative commons?
A license that lets people share work with rules.
Creative Commons licenses allow authors to grant certain usage rights while retaining others.
What is open source?
Code that anyone can use and change.
Open source software promotes collaboration and sharing among programmers.
What is open access?
Free access to online info (like research).
Open access aims to make scholarly research freely available to the public.
What is personally identifiable information (PII)?
Info that can identify you, like your name or phone number.
PII is critical in discussions about privacy and data protection.
What is multifactor authentication?
Using more than one step to log in safely.
Multifactor authentication enhances security by requiring multiple forms of verification.
What is encryption?
Hiding info so only the right person can see it.
Encryption is a key method for protecting sensitive data.
What is symmetric key encryption?
Same key to lock and unlock data.
Symmetric key encryption is efficient but requires secure key management.
What is public key encryption?
One key to lock, a different one to unlock.
Public key encryption enables secure communication without sharing a secret key.
What is a computer virus?
Bad code that spreads and hurts computers.
Computer viruses can corrupt files and disrupt system operations.
What is malware?
Any software made to harm a device.
Malware encompasses various forms of harmful software, including viruses, worms, and trojans.
What is phishing?
Tricks to steal info by pretending to be someone else.
Phishing often occurs through email or fake websites.
What is key logging?
Recording what you type to steal info.
Keyloggers are a common tool used in cyber attacks.
What is a rogue access point?
A fake Wi-Fi that steals your data.
Rogue access points can capture sensitive information from unsuspecting users.
