Different Types of Social Bookmarking Sites
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What is the system that enables you to access hypertext documents and other files over the Internet?

  • HTML
  • World Wide Web (correct)
  • Internet Protocol Suite
  • TCP/IP

    • Which software allows users to navigate from one web page to another via hyperlinks embedded in the documents?

  • Safari (IOS)
  • Microsoft Edge (correct)
  • Opera Browser
  • Google Chrome

    • What type of website refers to the web that is the same regardless of the user?

  • Interactive
  • Responsive
  • Dynamic
  • Static (correct)

    • Who invented the World Wide Web?

    <p>Tim Berners-Lee</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What markup language is used to format pages on the World Wide Web?

    <p>HTML</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a collection of web pages and related content identified by a common domain name?

    <p>Website</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of websites allow users to upload and share media content like images, music, and video?

    <p>Media Sharing sites</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of sites focus on short updates from the user, with posts typically ranging from 140-200 characters?

    <p>Microblogging sites</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a key safety tip mentioned for being online?

    <p>Add a password to your home WIFI</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term for the act of sending sexually explicit text messages, images, and videos?

    <p>Sexting</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which category of websites allows users to store and manage links to various websites and resources?

    <p>Bookmarking sites</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which internet risk involves someone pretending to be something else to gain confidence or steal data?

    <p>Spoofing</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where should you be cautious about sharing information according to the text?

    <p>In public posts about vacations</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term used for a malicious program that replicates itself by copying to another program?

    <p>Virus</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of websites allow users to post their own news items or links to other news sources?

    <p>Social News sites</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following involves using electronic communication to stalk or harass an individual or group?

    <p>Cyber Stalking</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What term describes a crime of stealing personal information to assume someone else's identity?

    <p>Identity Theft</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the general term for a software sent by attackers to disrupt a computer's operation?

    <p>Malware</p> Signup and view all the answers

    During which period was the use of electricity for information handling and transfer prominent?

    <p>Electromechanical Period</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What gave rise to the modern-day alphabet according to the text?

    <p>Words, symbols, and pictograms</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which country has the highest digital population in the world according to the text?

    <p>Philippines</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In terms of online activities in the Philippines, which of the following is NOT mentioned in the text?

    <p>Traditional farming methods</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which period includes events such as the Late vacuum tubes period and Transistors period?

    <p>Electronic Period</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a distinguishing feature of the Electromechanical Period as mentioned in the text?

    <p>Utilization of electricity for information handling</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a Trojan Horse?

    <p>A malicious program disguised as a legitimate program to take control of a computer</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does a keylogger do?

    <p>Steals user credentials and confidential information by recording keystrokes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main characteristic of adware?

    <p>Displaying unwanted advertisements and behaving abnormally</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is Ransomware known for?

    <p>Blocking users from accessing programs/files and demanding payment for removal</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of a Botnet?

    <p>To control a collection of infected internet-connected devices</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main feature of Phishing?

    <p>Using deceptive emails and websites to acquire sensitive personal data</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Internet and the Web

    • The system enabling access to hypertext documents over the Internet is known as the World Wide Web.
    • Web browsers allow users to navigate between web pages using hyperlinks embedded in documents.
    • Static websites refer to pages that display the same content to all users, regardless of their identity or input.
    • Tim Berners-Lee invented the World Wide Web in 1989.

    Web Technology and Formats

    • HTML (HyperText Markup Language) is the markup language used to format pages on the World Wide Web.
    • A website is a collection of web pages and related content identified by a common domain name.

    Social Media and Interaction

    • Social media websites enable users to upload and share media content such as images, music, and videos.
    • Microblogging sites focus on short updates from users, with posts typically ranging from 140-200 characters.

    Online Safety and Risks

    • A key safety tip for being online is to be cautious about sharing personal information.
    • Sexting refers to the act of sending sexually explicit text messages, images, and videos.
    • Bookmarking websites allow users to store and manage links to various websites and resources.
    • Impersonation is a risk involving someone pretending to be someone else to gain trust or steal data.

    Cybercrime Terminology

    • Phishing is characterized by deceitful attempts to obtain sensitive information by disguising as a trustworthy entity.
    • A virus is a malicious program that replicates itself by copying to another program.
    • Content-sharing websites allow users to post their own news items or links to other news sources.
    • Cyberstalking involves using electronic communication to harass or stalk individuals or groups.
    • Identity theft is a crime of stealing personal information to assume someone else's identity.
    • Malware is a general term for software designed to disrupt a computer's operation.

    Historical Context

    • The prominent use of electricity for information handling and transfer occurred during the 20th century.
    • The modern-day alphabet emerged from developments in communication technologies and writing systems.
    • China has the highest digital population in the world.

    Technology Periods

    • The periods including the Late Vacuum Tubes and Transistors periods are significant for advancements in computing technology.
    • The Electromechanical Period is distinguished by the integration of mechanical and electrical components in technology.

    Cyber Threats

    • A Trojan Horse is a type of malware that disguises itself as legitimate software.
    • A keylogger is a malicious tool that records keystrokes made on a device.
    • Adware is primarily characterized by displaying advertisements to users, often with disruptive elements.
    • Ransomware is known for encrypting files on a victim's system and demanding payment for decryption.
    • A botnet refers to a network of compromised computers used to perform automated tasks, typically for malicious purposes.

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