Information and Communications Technology Quiz

Information and Communications Technology (ICT)

• The Philippines is considered the ICT Hub of Asia.
• Manila and Quezon City ranked as the Selfie Capital of the World in 2013.

The Telegraph

• Developed by Samuel F.B. Morse in 1835.
• Transmits short and long bursts of electrical signals (dots and dashes) representing letters and numbers.

Types of ICT

• Wireless Fidelity (Wi-Fi): A local area network technology supporting wireless communication.
• Bluetooth: Enables packet-based transmission over short-range radio signals.
• Mobile Network Generations:
  • 3G: Third generation of mobile communication.
  • 4G: Fourth generation with faster data speeds.
  • 5G: Fifth generation offering advanced capabilities.
• Data Services: Networking services catering to mobile devices.
• Dial-up Services: Data networking via modems and telephone lines.
• Virtual Private Networks (VPN): Ensure secure access to private networks.

Emerging Technologies

• Artificial Intelligence (AI): Focused on making computers perform tasks like humans.
• Robotics: Combines engineering and computer science to create responsive devices.
• Biometrics: Technology analyzing human physical traits (e.g., fingerprints) primarily for authentication.
• Quantum Cryptography: Encodes messages based on physics principles, enhancing privacy and security.
• Computer-assisted Translation (CAT): Facilitates the translation of languages using computers.
• 3D Imaging and Holography: Projects objects to create a three-dimensional appearance.
• Virtual Reality: Describes immersive computer-generated environments for user interaction.

Common Online Platforms

• Social Media Platforms: Technologies for creating and managing social media services.
• E-commerce Platforms: Software enabling merchants to establish online storefronts.
• Online Learning Platforms: Interactive services supporting education through a variety of tools and resources.
• Online Video Platforms: Platforms for creating, publishing, and managing videos online.

Common Types of Cyberattacks

• Malware: General term for malicious software including viruses, Trojans, and worms.
• Password Attacks: Methods for gaining unauthorized access through password breaches.
• Ransomware: Steals data and demands payment for its return.
• Man-in-the-Middle (MIM) Attack: An attacker intercepts communication between two parties.
• Phishing: Attempts to steal information via fraudulent messages.
• URL Interpretation / URL Poisoning: Mimics official websites to deceive users.
• SQL Injection Attack: Exploits vulnerabilities in applications to access sensitive data.
• DDoS Attack: Overwhelms a server with traffic to disrupt access to services.
• DNS Spoofing: Misleads users by redirecting them to malicious websites.
• Botnet: A network of infected computers controlled by a malicious actor.
• Watering Hole Attack: Targets specific user groups by compromising visited sites.
• Cross-site Scripting (XSS): Injects malicious code through web applications to target other users.
• Insider Threats: Risks posed by authorized users who misuse their access.

Online Safety and Security

• Safety: The state of feeling secure.
• Security: The measures taken to protect against threats.
• The advent of the Internet and World Wide Web has revolutionized communication but has raised concerns about user safety, security, and ethical behavior online.

Crimes and Issues on the Internet

• Cyberbullying: Online harassment or intimidation.
• Hacking: Unauthorized access to systems.
• Identity Theft: Stealing someone’s personal information for fraudulent use.
• Plagiarism: Taking someone else's work without permission.
• Intellectual Property Rights: Legal rights that protect creations of the mind.