IC3 Session 3

Question 1

The protocol used to encrypt data being transferred across the Internet.

Answer 1

SSL

Question 2

Hardware that enables communication by passing messages to other users on a network.

Answer 2

server

Question 3

Unsolicited bulk email

Answer 3

SPAM

Question 4

Hostile and insulting interaction between internet users.

Answer 4

flaming

Question 5

A program used to prevent a user from going to certain Websites that may be inappropriate.

Answer 5

filtering software

Question 6

A small program or application that is capable of self-propagation designed to harm a computer.

Answer 6

worm

Question 7

An add-in used to run small programs within a browser.

Answer 7

active X

Question 8

The standard protocol suite used to ensure that all computers connected to the Internet speak a common language.

Answer 8

TCP/IP

Question 9

Communication standards that allow different systems to communicate on a network.

Answer 9

Protocol

Question 10

A connection of two or more networks over a great distance.

Answer 10

WAN-Wide Area Network

Question 11

The worldwide network of connected computers and servers.

Answer 11

Internet

Question 12

A private network that an organization uses to communicate and share data with customers or partners.

Answer 12

Extranet

Question 13

A protocol that transmits requests and data between user agent and Web servers.

Answer 13

HTTP

Question 14

Hardware or software used to protect data by determining what can get in and out of a network.

Answer 14

firewall

Question 15

The address of a web page on the world wide web.

Answer 15

URL

Question 16

A company that provides customers access to the internet.

Answer 16

ISP-Internet Service Provider

Question 17

A form of network security that act as a go-between for requests on a network.

Answer 17

proxy server

Question 18

Information transferred between user agents and servers on a network.

Answer 18

communication

Question 19

A program used to record what websites a user visits.

Answer 19

monitoring software

Question 20

An online credential issued by trusted authority and used to verify user identity.

Answer 20

digital certificate

Question 21

The language used to format text and other elements of a web page.

Answer 21

HTML

Question 22

The encrypted protocol used to transmit requests and data between agents and web servers.

Answer 22

HTTPS

Question 23

Locally accessed software that allows the receipt of and response to communication.

Answer 23

user agent

Question 24

A series of digital audio or video files accessed via a web feed.

Answer 24

podcast

Question 25

A protocol that allows subscription to podcasts, newsfeeds, blogs, and other content on the web.

Answer 25

RSS--really simple syndication

Question 26

A small application that runs within a web browser.

Answer 26

add-in

Question 27

A type of network that connects two client computers directly together.

Answer 27

peer-to-peer

Question 28

A private network that allows computers within an organization to share data and applications.

Answer 28

intranet

Question 29

A connection of two or more computers in close proximity.

Answer 29

LAN-Local Area Network

Question 30

A protocol used to move files and folders over a network or the internet

Answer 30

FTP File Transfer Protocol

Question 31

A file that stores copies of web pages to make frequently accessed pages load faster.

Answer 31

web cache

Question 32

A type of network in which a server directs the clients' requests for resources.

Answer 32

Client-server network

Question 33

A smal text file stored on a computer by a website containing information about previous visits to the website.

Answer 33

cookie

Question 34

A small program or application designed to harm a computer that requires human interaction to spread.

Answer 34

virus

Question 35

A numerical address that identifies computers and devices on a network.

Answer 35

IP address

Question 36

Online guidelines that define what type of conduct is appropriate and courteous to other internet users.

Answer 36

netiquette

Question 37

A type of network connection in which data is passed through phone lines.

Answer 37

dial-up