The Internet Flashcards

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What is the internet?

A
  • number of computers connected to each other by some communication medium - forms a system for communicating info or data
  • greatest global computer network - connects millions of computers all over globe
  • personal computer connected to another computer through a company or ISP
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2
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How does the internet operate?

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  • millions computer and networks speak the same language
  • internet like spider on web ( read )
  • every county has smaller networks operating under one big one
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3
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Explain how the internet works like a spider web

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  • The spider (internet) starts his work in the center and outer to the outer circle
  • spider is very aware of every moment anywhere in the web and is able to move to that point immediately
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4
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How does the smaller networks work under one large one?

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  • large central networks connected to large international one
  • internet able to trace transactions carried out by specific computers
  • convey data and exchange info
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5
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What is the most popular use of the internet?

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Internet banking

Social networking

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6
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What is the WWW

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  • large collection of interlinked documents that are available on web pages that you can view
  • you can do multiple things on the internet
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7
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What is the difference between the WWW and the internet

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The internet can stand on its own but the WWW needs the internet

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8
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What do you need to get connected to the internet?

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  • computer
  • ISP
  • Windows internet explorer
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9
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How would you say you get connected to the internet in your house?

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Wireless connection

Offers permanent and uninterrupted connection

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10
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What is the ISDN line up?

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  • Offers separate line up for your phone and a modem that uses digital signals
  • much faster and more expensive
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11
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What is an ADSL line?

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  • permanent connection
  • with one channel stay connected to the internet the other you can make calls
  • fast connection and you can choose the speed you prefer
  • pay for the rent if the lime and the calls
  • you can upload certain amount MG(uncapped)
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12
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Explain 3/4th generation technology

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  • Wireless or 3G
  • cellphone card or 3G/4G acts modem
  • connected via USB
  • pet fixed amount per month
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13
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What does a computer need to have in order to connect to the internet?

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USB port

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14
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How does your ISP work?

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  • contract or prepaid

* comment temporarily at monthly rate

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15
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What is Windows internet explorer?

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Microsoft’s web browser

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16
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What is a firewall?

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Program that operates in the background and filters the information coming through the internet
Also prevents unwanted access

17
Q

How would you know a website is safe?

A

Yellow padlock

18
Q

How can you restrict access to unwanted websites?

A

Tools > Internet options > Security > restricted sites add names of sites there

19
Q

What does the Electronic Communications and Transactions Act include?

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  • illegal to spread computer viruses
  • unauthorized access by anyone is subject to prosecution
  • E-commerce websites must abide by the rules and standards to protect the privacy and security of their clients
  • ISP allow gov intercept e-mail and electronic communication
  • client or buyer should be free to cancel internet transaction within 10 days
20
Q

What is a virus?

A

Program deliberately created with the intention to harm other computers

21
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How do viruses work?

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  • Attempt to replicate themselves this way spread to other computers as well
  • programs operate without knowledge of user and often files and data destroyed
  • only attack data and programs but software can also be effected
  • new viruses created and spread daily
22
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How does viruses spread?

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  • infected software downloaded from website
  • infected CD’s or storage media shared between computers
  • commonly by email where hidden in attachments
23
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How do you detect the presence of a virus?

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  • files disappear without reason
  • computer suddenly operates slowly
  • functioning of programs are infected
  • hard disk space is minimized
  • user receives strange error messages
  • computer refuses to reboot
24
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What is the best method to prevent virus infection?

A

Installing antivirus

25
Q

How will antiviruses protect your computer?

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• identifying viruses and deleting them

26
Q

How can you stay protected from viruses?

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  • install antivirus
  • don’t open emails unfamiliar sources
  • store email on stick then scan with antivirus
  • don’t spread viruses yourself - scan attachment before sending it
  • remove CD etc. from port before shutting down
  • don’t use pirated software
  • check storage media before use and scan computer for viruses on daily
  • various online antivirus programs available scanning computer