topic 3 Flashcards
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what is the internet
a global network that connects millions of devices allowing them to share info and communicate with each other
what is www
it is a system that allows users to visit websites and webpages on the internet
what is server side scripting
it is where the browser makes a request to the server
what is client side scripting
occurs when all the codes that a browser possesses in a page is altered by the users input
what is an online community
a group of people with the same interests who use the internet to communicate and work together.
what is dns
domain name server. it translates human readable domain names into ip adresses
how do ip adresses work
Your device asks for the IP address of the website
A system called DNS (Domain Name System) translates the name into an IP address
Your device sends a request to that IP address
The website’s server receives the request and sends data back to your device’s IP.
The browser displays the website using that data.
what is digital footprint
the trail of information you leave online
what is passive digital footprint
data that you unintentionally leave online
what is internet protocol
a set of technical rules that defines how data is transmitted over the internet
what is an ip address
unique number assigned to a device to connect to the internet
why does the internet rely on ip adresses and dns
To function efficiently, the Internet relies on IP addressing and the Domain Name System (DNS) for device identification and website access.
FEATURES of www
✅ Hyperlinks
✅ Multimedia
✅ Web Browsing
✅ Search Engines
✅ Interactivity
✅ Global Accessibility
✅ Dynamic Content
FUNCTIONS of www
🔹 Information Sharing
🔹 Communication
🔹 E-Commerce
🔹 Entertainment
🔹 Education
🔹 Social Networking
negative imapacts of www
❌ Misinformation & Fake News
❌ Cybersecurity Threats
❌ Privacy Issues
❌ Internet Addiction
features of static websites
✅ easy to host
✅ cheap to develop
✅ less vulnerable to hacking because there is no database
❌needs to be updated manually
❌not dependent on a server
❌not suitable for large websites like social media, online shopping
features of dynamic websites
✅suitable for large websites like online shopping, social media
✅very interactive and user-friendly
✅no need to edit manually
❌dependent on server ❌more vulnerable to attacks
❌expensive to host
❌expensive to develop
impact of working online for INDIVIDUALS
🔹 Remote Work & Flexibility
🔹 Access to Global Opportunities
🔹 Spend more time with loved ones
🔹 Lack of Social Interaction
🔹 Security & Privacy Risks
🔹no commute costs
🔹boredom
impact of working online for BUSINESESS
🔹 Lower Costs
🔹 Hire employees from around the world/ more skills
🔹Global expansion
🔹 Cybersecurity Challenges
🔹 Hard to keep an eye on employees
what are the security risks to personal data stored online and methods of
protection.
⚠ Hacking
⚠ Phishing
⚠ Malware & Viruses
⚠ Ransomware
⚠ Data Breaches
🔒 Use Strong Passwords, change regularly
🔒 Enable Two-Factor Authentication
✅ Check Website Security
✅ Avoid Phishing Scams
✅ Use a VPN
positives of digital footprint for INDIVIDUALS
✔ Builds an Online Reputation
✔ Networking & Opportunities
✔ Job oppurtunities
positives of digital footprint to BUSINESSES
✔ Better Customer Insights
✔ Improved Marketing
✔ Enhanced Security
✔ Improved brand recognition and reputation
what is pay per click advertising
Websites earn money when users click on displayed ads. Advertisers pay based on the number of clicks.
❌ Some users may find excessive ads annoying.
❌ Click fraud (bots clicking on ads to increase costs for advertisers).
what is meant by the monetization method of “selling customer data”
Companies collect and sell user data to advertisers or third-party companies.
✔ Companies gain insights into customer behavior.
✔ Advertisers improve marketing strategies.
❌ Ethical concerns and potential legal issues (some companies collect data without permission).
❌ Risk of data breaches exposing user information.
