What is copyright?
acknowledges ownership of work and specifies that only the owner has the right to sell the work
True or False?
its modeled after the original united states Bill of Rights
True
True or False?
all random internets are safe to join
False
What does a software virus do?
it's a computer program designed to negatively impact a computer system
True or False?
most of the information on the internet is copyrighted
True
how many articles are in the Electronic User's Bill of Rights?
Four
how can you avoid identity theft?
by being careful about what you do online and not fall for fake emails
What's a firewall?
its a program that monitors information coming into a computer
What refers to materials that aren't owned by anybody and can be used without permission?
public domain
what does article one of the Electronic user's bill of rights say?
focus on the rights and freedoms of the users of computers and the internet
if josh is at a restaurant and wants to connect to the internet from the restaurant and there are two internets with the same name and he isn't sure which one is safe what should he do?
he should ask an employee
What is cloud computing?
using remote servers to store and access data over the internet rather than on a personal computer
what is the use of copyrighted material without permission is called?
infringement
what does the Electronic User's Bill of Rights do?
makes sure rights and responsibilities of both individuals and institutions regarding the treatment of digital information
what is identity theft?
an illegal act that involves stealing somebody's personal information and using that information to commit theft or fraud
what does the Fair use doctorine do?
it allows copyrighted materials to be used under very strict guidelines
who originally proposed the idea of the Electronic User's Bill of Rights?
Frank W. Connolly
what is an IP address?
a number used to identify an electronic device connected to the internet