Debugging
What is a bug
An error in the code
What is encryption
To change plaintext to ciphertext
What does the Internet do?
The Internet connects devices worldwide so they can communicate and share information.
What is malware
Malware is software designed to harm, exploit, or disrupt a computer system.
2. (Medium)
What is a logic error
A logic error is a mistake in a program’s reasoning or algorithm that causes it to produce incorrect results even though it runs without crashing.
What is the purpose of encryption
To create hidden messages that can only be read by someone with a key
What is an IP address
An IP address is a unique number assigned to each device on a network so it can be identified and communicate.
What is a virus in cybersecurity?
A virus is a type of malware that spreads by attaching itself to files or programs and replicating when they run.
What error has no error message
Semantic/logic
What is a Caesar cipher
To create a separate alphabet where the letters are shifted by a set number (ex. if shift is 1 a=b, b=c, etc)
What is the role of DNS in the Internet?
DNS translates human-readable domain names (like google.com) into IP addresses that computers use to locate each other.
What is phishing?
Phishing is a cyberattack where attackers trick users into giving sensitive information by pretending to be a trustworthy source.
What is the most common error
Syntax Error
What is the most unbreakable encryption
One time pad
How does packet switching improve reliability on the Internet?
Packet switching breaks data into smaller packets that can travel different routes and be reassembled, allowing communication to continue even if some paths fail.
How does encryption help improve security on the Internet?
Encryption protects data by converting it into unreadable form so only authorized users with the correct key can access it.