Web & Internet Basics
What is the Internet?
The global system of interconnected computer networks that use the Internet Protocol (IP) to communicate.
What are some examples of formatting?
Changing font size, color, and style is part of this process in digital work.
What does it mean to work across a range of devices?
Editing a document on your laptop at school and your phone at home.
T/F: It is ok to torrent books over 100 years old.
True
How can we use technology respectfully?
We can use technology respectfully by using polite language online and thinking before posting.
What is the World Wide Web?
The collection of webpages and resources linked together that can be accessed through a browser.
What is creating a digital artefact?
Creating a product like a poster, video, or website for a specific audience.
What is cloud-based technology?
A service which is hosted on the internet.
T/F: It is ok to make copies of Black Pink Albums to give to your friends for free.
False
What should you do if you are being cyber-bullied?
block the person and report.
What symbol shows when a website is secure?
a padlock
What is an example of repurposing a digital artifact?
Reusing an old project to suit a newer audience
What is a major benefit of cloud computing?
being able to collaborate synchronously/asynchronously with colleagues on a project, being able to access a project anywhere in the world.
What is the name of the laws which govern how work is shared, modified, and distributed?
Copyright
What sort of sensitive information shouldn't be shared online openly or with strangers?
Any personal information such as phone numbers, pictures, addresses, etc.
What type of application can we use to connect to the internet?
Web browser
What is proofreading?
Checking your work carefully to correct errors before sharing is known as this.
What is a Cloud-based application used for writing reports and letters?
Google Docs
What is source code?
Source code is the code that is used to create an application or program.
What is the word which means to post false information about someone online?
defamation or libel
What is the secure protocol of HTTP?
HTTPS
What are some digital artifacts where we need to bring together and organize information?
newsletters, presentations, etc.
What is cloud-based storage and how does it work
Cloud-based storage is files saved on a server on the internet that you can access remotely from any device.
What is the difference between open-source and public-domain?
open-source is source code shared freely, public domain is anything which doesn't have copyright laws to protect how the work is shared, distributed, modified.
What is the name of the cyber-attack where an attacker deceives a victim by tricking them into thinking they are someone else to get sensitive personal information?
Phishing