Why do Cybersquatters buy and register unused or lapsed domain names?

so that they can profit by selling them

Define the term, domain name.

text-based and corresponds to the IP address

What is an IP address?

numbers that identify location of computer or device

Explain one way ARPANET contributed to the growth of the Internet.

built network of four main host computers/servers in 1969

Describe the role of a host on a network.

provides services /connections to other computers on network

Choose the items that are TRUE.

A webpage is an electronic document on the web., The web is a worldwide collection of electronic documents., A web server delivers webpages to computers and devices., website - collection of related webpages & associated items.

Briefly describe how data and information travel the Internet.

transfer from one network to another until final destination

Describe the function of tabbed browsing.

uses tabs to display multiple webpages in a browser window

Which 2 differentiate between static and dynamic webpages?

static displays the same content to all visitors, dynamic customizes content per preferences or experiences

State the purpose of a DNS server.

translates a domain name to its IP address

Define the term, web address. Name a synonym.

unique address of a webpage - URL

Explain how a phishing filter can protect you.

warns/blocks potentially fraudulent/suspicious sites

Purpose of a hot spot and where you might find one.

wireless network for internet; mall

Which are examples of the components of a web address?

filename (places.htm), domain name (nps.gov), protocol (http), host name (www), path (history/)

Define broadband, list 1 wired, and 1 wireless service.

fast, always on connection; DSL, Wi-Fi

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1
Why do Cybersquatters buy and register unused or lapsed domain names?
so they can share them with hackers
so they can recycle names
so they don't forget them
so that they can profit by selling them
2
Define the term, domain name.
text-based and corresponds to the purchase date of device
text-based and corresponds to the IP address
number based and corresponds to the IP address
number based and correlates to the bar code of item
3
What is an IP address?
letters that identify the location of a computer
letters that identify a computer
numbers that identify the bar code of a computer
numbers that identify location of computer or device
4
Explain one way ARPANET contributed to the growth of the Internet.
built network of four main host computers/servers in 1969
built Bok Towers for many visitors to Florida
created GOOGLE
linked all of the phone networks
5
Describe the role of a host on a network.
provides services and connections to other cell phones
provides services and connections to other companies
provides services /connections to other computers on network
6
Name examples of popular browsers for personal computers and mobile devices.
opera Mini, Safari, Google Android’s browser
Firefox, Internet Explorer, Opera
Firefox Mobile and Internet Explorer Mobile, Google Chrome
all of the above
7
Choose the items that are TRUE.
A webpage is an electronic document on the web.
The web is a worldwide collection of electronic documents.
A web server delivers webpages to computers and devices.
website - collection of related webpages & associated items.
8
Which is NOT a safe browsing technique?
disabling the firewall
clearing your browser history
enabling a pop-up blocker
using a phishing filter
9
Briefly describe how data and information travel the Internet.
transfers directly to destination network
transfer from one network to another until final destination
10
Describe the function of tabbed browsing.
uses tabs to display computer functions
uses tabs to display multiple webpages in a browser window
uses tabs to display groups and buttons
11
Which 2 differentiate between static and dynamic webpages?
static displays the same content to all visitors
static displays one item
dynamic customizes content per preferences or experiences
dynamic displays 2 items
12
State the purpose of a DNS server.
translates information to the internet
translates the IP address to the domain name
serves ice cream on hot day
translates a domain name to its IP address
13
Define the term, web address. Name a synonym.
unique address of a computer - CRL
unique address of a webpage - WebAdd
unique address of a webpage - URL
unique address of a chromebook - CRL
14
Explain how a phishing filter can protect you.
keeps sea weeds from getting in fishing net
warns/blocks potentially fraudulent/suspicious sites
allows potentially fraudulent/suspicious sites
warns/blocks potentially fraudulent/suspicious vendors
15
Identify the role of the W3C.
sets standards
sets guidelines for many areas of the Internet
oversees research
all of the above
16
ISP stands for _____.
intensive surveillance proctor
intelligence support provider
internet service provider
internet safety provider
17
Purpose of a hot spot and where you might find one.
wireless network for internet; bank vault
wireless network for internet; mall
hard connected network for internet; Perkins
18
Which of the following are TLD's?
.org
.abc
.edu
.gov
19
Which are examples of the components of a web address?
help ticket (help)
filename (places.htm)
domain name (nps.gov)
protocol (http), host name (www), path (history/)
20
Define broadband, list 1 wired, and 1 wireless service.
fast, always on connection; ABC, Wi-Fi
fast, always on connection; Wi-Fi, DSL
fast, always on connection; DSL, dial up[
fast, always on connection; DSL, Wi-Fi

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