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What is the primary goal of phishing attacks?
Which of the following best describes malware?
How do spammers typically disguise the origin of spam emails?
What impact can a computer program installed without a user's knowledge have?
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What is a common method through which malware spreads?
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What is the primary function of web search engines?
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Which of the following best describes Cloud Computing?
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What are Communication Service Providers (CSPs) responsible for?
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Which tool would be most suitable for an individual looking to publish their personal blog easily?
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Which of the following tools would you use for editing photos?
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What type of service do advertising platforms primarily provide?
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What characterizes email spam?
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Which of the following is NOT a mapping tool?
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Study Notes
Online Platforms in ICT
- Online platforms facilitate user interaction and data collection based on user behaviors.
- Web search engines are software systems that retrieve information from the World Wide Web, displaying results as Search Engine Results Pages (SERPs).
- Communication services can be outsourced and leased from a single provider, including public and private telecom, internet, cable, and satellite services.
- Communication Service Providers (CSPs) are responsible for transporting electronic information.
Payment Systems
- Payment systems enable financial transaction settlements through the transfer of monetary value, utilizing instruments, rules, and technologies.
Advertising and Creative Platforms
- Advertising platforms allow users to manage ad campaigns, generate reports, and access advertising-related information.
- Creative content outlets require inventive translation for their material.
Cloud Computing
- Services like Dropbox, Google Drive, and Microsoft OneDrive provide online file storage and collaboration, accessible from any internet-connected device.
Blogging and Presentation Tools
- Blogger and WordPress are popular blogging platforms, with Blogger noted for its user-friendliness for beginners.
- Presentation tools like Prezi, Zoho Show, and Microsoft PowerPoint help create engaging slideshows.
Multimedia and Design Tools
- Popular photo editing tools include Picasa, Adobe Photoshop, and GIMP, whereas video editing options include Sony Vegas Pro, Windows Movie Maker, and Adobe Premiere Pro.
- Photo hosting services comprise Dropbox and Flickr.
- Mapping tools like Google Maps, Waze, and Wikimapia assist in geolocation.
Music Production
- Music production tools include Sony Vegas Pro, Audacity, and Virtual DJ.
Survey and Web Management
- Google Forms serve as tools for surveys and forms collection.
- Web management platforms include Drupal, WordPress, and Joomla.
Email Spam
- Email spam refers to unsolicited commercial emails often sent in bulk from unknown sources.
- Spam is generally harmless but can consume time and resources; dangerous spam may include malware.
- Phishing is a deceptive email practice where the sender's address is forged to appear legitimate for data theft.
Malware and Cyber Threats
- Malware encompasses harmful programs installed covertly, capable of monitoring user behavior and degrading computer performance.
- A virus replicates itself across networks, sometimes deleting files or disrupting systems, typically spread via email or suspicious attachments.
- Trojan horses masquerade as legitimate software while performing harmful actions like data corruption or deletion.
- Worms are self-replicating malware that can cause varying degrees of damage and spread through removable storage devices.
- Hackers are individuals who gain unauthorized access to and control over computers.
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Explore the key concepts of online platforms in ICT, including web search engines and communication service providers. Learn how payment systems facilitate financial transactions and discover the role of advertising and creative platforms in the digital landscape. This quiz will test your understanding of these essential tech components.