Internet Basics
Name a device that connects to the internet.
Tablet, Video Game Console, PC, anything "Smart", etc.
1. What does that acronym LAN mean? and 2. What is an example of a LAN?
Local Area Network | Your home network
True or false: When sending a friend an image over the internet, the entire image is sent and received in one big chunk.
False
Provide an example of what a cybercriminal might try to steal.
Data, Identities, Logins, Social Security Numbers, Credit Card Information, etc.
Fiberoptic cables allow us to send and receive information at near the speed of what?
Light
Name an activity that can be done on the internet.
Learning, Researching, Watching Videos, Gaming, Communicating, etc.
1. What does that acronym WAN mean? and 2. What is the only example of a WAN?
Wide Area Network | The entire internet
Data being sent and received over the internet is called what?
Traffic
What is a computer virus?
A computer program that can infect a computer and make copies of itself, in an attempt to do harm.
When placing your hands on the keyboard, your hands should start on which row?
The home row.
What does the word "Internet" mean?
1. What does that acronym MAN mean? and 2. What is an example of a MAN?
Metropolitan Area Network | Verizon, Planet Networks, Optimum, etc.
The unit of measurement for data being sent and received over the internet is called what?
Packets
Provide one example of how one might keep themselves safe from harm while on the internet.
Avoid insecure, untrusted websites, never download anything suspicious, install and enable Antivirus software, keep your PC updated regularly, ensure a firewall is installed and enabled, etc.
What is an algorithm?
Step-by-step instructions (provided to software or computerized entity).
What is the Internet?
A network.
What is a network?
A system of interconnected devices that can send and receive data from one another.
Which device helps "route" data traffic to and from devices on a network?
Router
What is phishing?
Sending scam emails to targets in an attempt to steal their passwords or other sensitive data.
Provide an example of a technology that uses Computer Vision AI.
Self-driving cars, Facial recognition software, Factory automation, etc.
Name one (or both) of the men who are responsible for the invention of the internet?
Vint Cerf and/or Bob Kahn
What is "Wi-Fi" short for?
Wireless Fiber
When paying for the service of the internet, your ISP (internet service provider) will provide you with, or install which device in your home to connect you to the internet?
Explain a DDOS attack.
An attack that involves multiple connected online devices (known as a botnet), that is used to overwhelm a target with fake traffic.
What is the name of the highly popular programming language created by MIT that is used by millions of elementary school students worldwide?
Scratch and/or Scratch Jr.