Protocols
Which protocol transmits web pages over the internet?
What is HTTPS (Hyper text transmission protocol)?
Give a real world example of something contributing to the digital divide.
A company only posting their job applications online
Define Packet
Chunk of data sent over a network
what is the name for a malware that, once installed, multiplies?
Virus
Name one story the muppets have parodied
Example answers:
Christmas Carol
Wizard of Oz
etc
What is the agreed upon set of rules that specify the behavior of internet systems?
What is a protocol?
Give a possible example of the use of censorship on the internet in the real world.
Possible answer:
Certain countries not allowing access to videos or articles that go against them.
How is the internet fault tolerant?
It can continue to function even if an individual part fails.
Give a method by which someone could fall victim to a phishing attack?
Possible answer:
Someone is sent an email from an unverified address claiming to be their bank, telling them to respond and give their card information.
What kind of animal does miss piggy have for a pet?
Dog
Which protocol sacrifices quality or error prevention for speed?
What is UDP?
Give a real world example of a copyright violation.
Possible answer:
Someone adding music into their YouTube video that is not Creative Commons, without getting the artists permission.
What is the maximum amount of data that can be stored in a fixed amount of time? (usually measure in bits)
Bandwidth
What type of malware is described below?
A person receives a text telling them to click a random link to pay their toll that they missed, but once clicked that link steals their data.
Trojan Horse Virus
Name two muppets that do not speak English
Example answer:
Swedish Chef and Beaker
Which protocol checks for missing packets and tries to ensure they are found?
What is TCP?
Give a real world example of a benefit and disadvantage of making a website open source.
Possible answers:
Good: can allow users to constantly update information and keep it accurate
Bad: Users can put misinformation, making the information far less reliable
How is the internet redundant?
It provides multiple paths for packets to travel through.
True or False and Why?:
One should follow the instructions given to them by the installer when ransomware is installed on their computer.
FALSE: usually they do not actually have the information they claim to have and are trying to get the user to make a rash decision to pay them.
What instrument does kermit the frog play
Banjo
Which protocol is responsible for sending data across the internet?
What is IP?
Give a real world example of how net neutrality is used.
Possible example:
Company like Verizon must try to give all users and traffic the same treatment.
Define router
Type of computer that forwards data across a network
Define Keylogging
malware that records each key stroke made by a user in order to steal sensitive data like passwords
On what TV show did the muppets originate from?
Sesame Street