Computer 1: Ch 1. "It's a Big World: Exploring the Cyberworld"

in 2012, the U.S. Census Bureau reported that what percent of U.S. households have a computer at home?

79%

which of the following describes a cyber citizen?

a member of the global online community

false

always share private information, such as passwords, with others online

cyber literacy

being both proficient in the use of new technologies and comfortable in cyberspace

true

being comfortable in the atmosphere of cyberspace is called cyber literacy

member of the global community

cyber citizen

taking responsibility for your role in cyberspace and making positive and ethical decision

cyber citizenship

the online environment of the cyberworld

cyberspace

term given to the modern world of computer

cyberworld

people who were born after the invention of digital technology and have grown up using it

digital native

this includes websites, computer software, e-books, MP3

digital or electronic media

digital media

digitized content such as websites, computer software, e-books and MP3 files that can be transmitted over the internet or computer networkes

pro 2

ease of communication

con 3

growing too dependent

which of the following is a negative aspect of technology use?

increased online communication may create isolation from real-world frienships

false

individuals who were born during the 1950's would be considered digital natives

cyber citizen responsibilities include the following except

only share private information such as your passwords with your closest friends

con 1

overuse of technology

citizenship

participating in your world in a responsible way

digital native

people who were born during and after introduction of digital technology and have grown up using it

virtual

places that exist not in the real world, but only online

pro 3

productivity

pro 1

quick access to information

true

respect and responsibility make up the core of a good cyber citizen

understanding how technologies work, having the ability to use technologies to perform different tasks

s cyber literacy

con 2

social isolation

cyberworld

the modern world of computers, communications, and other digital technologies

true

there is an age old saying: treat others as you would like to be treated is an important rule in maintaining a positive cyber citizenship

a place that does not exist in the "real-world" but only online

virtual space