Operating Online

Question 1

What is the Internet

Answer 1

A hug network that links networks of computers all over the world. All the computers use the same protocol so that they can communicate and send data to each other.

Question 2

When selecting an ISP name 3 things you should consider.

Answer 2

Cost - ISPs charge a monthly fee and there may be a set up cost.
Bandwidth - varies widely. Usually the higher the bandwidth the higher the fee.
Security - connections are vulnerable to hackers. ISP should provide you with a firewall.

Question 3

Name 4 ways you can communicate over the Internet

Answer 3

Instant messaging
Blogs
Social networking
Email

Question 4

How can you protect your personal information on a social networking site

Answer 4

Restrict who can see your personal details, photos and posts

Question 5

Explain how having access to the Internet can enhance a family’s daily life

Answer 5

Could use Internet to help learning and school work, could teach themselves on various sites. Could use Internet to shop online more convenient. Could use Internet to research travel arrangements.

Question 6

For business What are the pros and cons of:
Email/IM/VoIP,
Cloud computing,
Video conferencing.

Answer 6

Email - + aid collaboration
- possibility of over reliance or misuse.
Cloud computing: + don’t need to buy multiple software licences.
- possible security issues with data stored by third party.
Video conferencing: + reduces need for travel so lowers costs.
- people don’t communicate as well as when face to face.

Question 7

Name 3 ways you can learn on the Internet and their pros and cons

Answer 7

VLE: + students can access tasks and resources uploaded by teachers.
-cant access if you don’t have Internet.
Wikis: + up to date info which draws on lots of propels knowledge. - anyone can add content so it could be biased.
Email, IM, VoIP: + improved quicker communication. - possible overuse.

Question 8

Name 3 measures you can take in order to keep your password secure

Answer 8

Do not tell anyone your password.
Encrypt passwords.
Change it regularly.

Question 9

What are security questions

Answer 9

A question which you will have selected an imputed an answer beforehand. It is used to insure that you are the person.

Question 10

What is a captcha

Answer 10

A challenge response test where you have to enter the letters and numbers shown.

Question 11

Explain why captcha tests are used

Answer 11

The test assumes that the letters and numbers cannot be read or interpreted by an automated computer program that could then complete the form. They are testing that a human and not a computer program is trying to complete the form

Question 12

name three types of personal space

Answer 12

Personal websites
Blogs
online photo albums

Question 13

Name three ways you can personalise your personal space

Answer 13

You can add:
Photos
personal information
likes and dislikes

Question 14

Name three ways you can control who has access to your personal spaces

Answer 14

Making online albums Private
Making sure you only befriend the people you know
Check and use your privacy settings on all social networking sites

Question 15

Explain the privacy concerns associated with social networks

Answer 15

An individual’s personal information could be made available to all in the social network.
Individuals may appear in media when they are not aware(search engines).
GPS tools now provide a means of publishing an individual’s location

Question 16

What is overt data collection

Answer 16

It’s when you know the information about you is being collected, for example opening an online account or paying online

Question 17

What is covert data collection

Answer 17

When you don’t know the information is being collected about you for example Trojans or cookies

Question 18

What are cookies and what do they do

Answer 18

Cookie is a small text files sent to your computer by most websites when you visit them. They are stored on your computer and are used to track what you do on that website.

Question 19

What do you Trojans do

Answer 19

They record all your keystrokes all take pictures of your screen this can help Hackers find out your personal and financial information as you enter it

Question 20

What is identity theft

Answer 20

A crime that involve someone pretending to be another person in order to steal money or obtain other benefits

Question 21

Give one benefit to you of a cookie

Answer 21

Your view of the website is personalised

Question 22

Give two reasons why you should consider deleting cookies from your computer

Answer 22

To free up storage space on your computer

To stop unsolicited personalised adverts

Question 23

Name three ways you can prevent misuse of your personal information

Answer 23

Controlling your cookies
Be wary of phishing
Preventing spyware

Question 24

How can you control your cookies

Answer 24

Set your browsers to accept or reject all or some cookies

Setting your browser to prompt them each time a cookie is offered

Question 25

Companies publish privacy policies on their websites. Explain the purpose of a privacy policy.

Answer 25

Reputable firms will have their privacy policy in a prominent place in line with the data protection act. It will tell you what information will be gathered and how it will be stored and used.

Question 26

What are phishing emails

Answer 26

Phishing emails are sent to get information out of people. Their tone is often urgent because They want you to hand over your information without thinking.

Question 27

What is phishing

Answer 27

A form of Internet fraud the aim is to still valuable information such as credit card details usernames and passwords

Question 28

Name two ways you can prevent spyware

Answer 28

Use a firewall to prevent spyware being remotely downloaded to your computer.
Install anti-spyware protection software.

Question 29

Describe how an online store is able to send personalised emails to their clients

Answer 29

The store has tracked her previous transactions. The store much that data with other items for sale.

Question 30

What does the data protection act make companies do when holding our data

Answer 30

They have to keep it secure
They can ask for more data than necessary
They have to keep data accurate and up-to-date

Question 31

Eisha likes to buy clothes online. The websites she uses hold her personal data. Describe the law that protects her data.

Answer 31

The data protection act protects Eisha personal data by ensuring that it is kept secure, accurate, up-to-date and private

Question 32

many companies Store customers personal details. Explain the rights of the customer with regards to this data

Answer 32

The customer has the right to look at and check the data held.
They can demand the correct information is amended.
They can demand that the data is not used in any way that could cause harm or distress.

Question 33

What is the copyright designs and patents act

Answer 33

An act that protects people’s original work from being used without their permission

Question 34

Why do people bother with copyright?

Answer 34

People spend a lot of time and money they deserve to be paid for them.

Question 35

Name two consequences of illegal file sharing

Answer 35

You can be prosecuted.

If found guilty you could be sent to prison.

Question 36

Give an example of copyright infringement

Answer 36

Sharing videos and music over the Internet

Question 37

Michael uses the search engine to choose an image to go on his blog. Explain Michael’s legal responsibilities when using images.

Answer 37

Michael should not use the image without the permission of the copyright owner because he would be breaching copyright. He should ask the copyright owners permission to use the image to protect intellectual property rights.

Question 38

Give 2 harmful effects to the music industry of the legal copying and sharing files

Answer 38

The creators of the music are losing the money they need to create and record the music.
It leads to unemployment because of loss of revenue