Internet Infrastructure
A powerful type of computer that stores and delivers websites, files, and messages when requested by a user.
What is a server?
This protocol is often called the "internet's phonebook" because it translates domain names into IP addresses.
What is DNS?
The gap between people who have easy access to the Internet and those who do not.
What is the digital divide?
These are small chunks of data sent over the internet to ensure reliable delivery.
What are packets?
The practice of protecting computers, networks, and personal data from being stolen, changed, or damaged.
What is cybersecurity?
This structure monitors network conditions and directs packets to their destination efficiently.
What are routers?
These are special number labels assigned to every device and website connected to the internet.
What are IP addresses?
The idea that all websites should be treated equally by Internet providers.
What is net neutrality?
A group of eight bits which are used to represent more complex data, like a character or a number.
What are bytes?
A software designed to harm, disrupt, or gain unauthorized access to a system.
What is malware?
A physical cord used to connect devices like computers and routers to a network for a fast and stable internet connection. It provides a direct, wired connection that is generally faster and more secure than Wi-Fi.
What is an ethernet cable?
A protocol that ensures that all parts of a message are received and ordered correctly, and a protocol that ensures messages are sent on the fastest route available.
What is TCP [Transmission Control Protocol]? [1st]
What is UDP [User Datagram Protocol]? [2nd]
What is a potential solution to reduce the digital divide?
Make internet services available at lower costs, or free access.
When you type a website name like ://google.com, what protocol is used for your computer to know exactly which physical server in the world to connect with?
What is DNS [Domain Name System]?
An attack that floods a website or system with traffic to make it slow or unavailable.
What is DDos (Denial of Service)?
A type of cable that transmits data as pulses of light, offering high speeds and low latency.
What are fiber optic cables?
protocol ensures secure communication over the web and allows websites to be requested and received.
What is HTTPS?
What groups typically have the most access to the Internet?
adults in urban areas with higher incomes.
Having multiple paths so information can still get through if something gets wrong.
What is redundancy?
When someone pretends to be a trusted person or company in order to steal your personal information, like passwords or credit card numbers. This is normally done with fake emails.
What are phishing attempts?
This is a physcial part of the internet that uses radio waves to transmit data and can transmit data over long distances.
What are radio or internet towers?
newer version of IP addressing, introduced to handle shortage of addresses - uses 128 bits.
What is IPv6?
What are 4 factors that cause a digital divide between people?
Income, Education, Age, and Location where you live.
Data is transmitted using electricity, light, and these invisible waves.
What are radio waves?
A type of malware that spreads automatically from one device to another without needing to attach to a file.
What is a worm?