MIS 2223 Exam 1

Describe the characteristics and features of a tablet. List several touch screen gestures.

A tablet is a thin, lighter-weight mobile computer that has a touch screen. A popular style of tablet is the slate, which does not contain a physical keyboard. Like laptops, tablets run on batteries or a power supply or both; however, batteries in a tablet typically last longer than those in laptops. Touch screen gestures include: tap, double-tap, press and hold, drag or slide, swipe, stretch, and pinch.

e-commerce consists of the sale of goods and services to the general public, such as at a shopping website

Business to consumer B2C

differentiate between memory and storage

Memory consists of electronic components that store instructions waiting to be executed and the data needed by those instructions. Although some forms of memory are permanent, most memory keeps data and instructions temporarily, which means its contents are erased when the computer is shut off. Storage, by contrast, holds data, instructions, and information for future use.

list services of the Internet that facilitate communications

Services of the Internet that facilitate communications include: email, messaging services, VoIP, and FTP.

what services does a server provide?

Services provided by servers include storing content and controlling access to hardware, software, and other resources on a network.

a small device that connects to a computer

dongle

adapts the layout of the website to fit the screen on which it is displayed.

the responsive web page design

a small version of a larger image

thumbnail

identify and briefly describe the steps in web publishing.

1. Plan the website: Identify the purpose, visitors, distinguishing factors, navigation, and domain name. 2. Design the website: appearance, layout, colors, formats, and content. 3. Create the website using a word processing program, a content management system, website authoring software, a text editor, or specialized website management software. 4. Host the website using: a web hosting service, or an online content management system. 5. Maintain the website: ensure its contents are current and all links work properly, test user satisfaction and solicit feedback, and run analytics.

describe the purpose of GPS receivers, and why manufacturers embed them in smartphones

A GPS receiver is a handheld, mountable, or embedded device that contains an antenna, a radio receiver, and a processor. Most smartphones include embedded GPS receivers so that users can determine their location, obtain directions, and locate points of interest

describe how you might use blogs, wikis, and podcasts to publish content.

A blog is an informal website consisting of time-stamped articles (posts) in a diary or journal format, usually listed in reverse chronological order. Podcasts are a popular way to distribute audio or video on the web. A podcast is recorded media that users can download or stream to a computer or portable media player. A wiki is a collaborative website that allows users to create, add to, modify, or delete the content via their browser.

explain the purpose of a browser. Describe the function of tabbed browsing.

A browser is an application that enables users with an Internet connection to access and view webpages on a computer or mobile device. Current browsers typically support tabbed browsing, where the top of the browser shows a tab (similar to a file folder tab) for each webpage you display

What is a browser? Describe the purpose of a search engine

A browser is software that enables users with an Internet connection to access and view webpages on a computer or mobile device. A search engine is software that finds websites, webpages, images, videos, news, maps, and other information related to a specific topic.

a computer keeps data, instructions, and information on __ media. Give some examples.

A computer keeps data, instructions, and information on storage media. Examples include: hard disks, solid-state drives, USB flash drives, memory cards, and optical discs.

list uses and benefits of content aggregation websites and apps

A content aggregation website or web app, sometimes called a curation website, allows users to collect and compile content from a variety of websites about a particular topic or theme. Types of content that may be compiled includes news, reviews, images, videos, podcasts and blogs. Content aggregation websites save users time because they need to visit only the content aggregation website instead of visiting multiple websites to obtain information

differentiate between desktop, web, and mobile apps

A desktop app is an application stored on a computer. A web app is an application stored on a web server that you access through a browser. A mobile app is an application you download from a mobile device's app store or other location on the Internet to a smartphone or other mobile device.

Explain the difference between a desktop and an all-in-one. What additional meaning does the term, desktop, sometimes have?

A desktop, or desktop computer, is a personal computer designed to be in a stationary location, where all of its components fit on or under a desk or table. On many desktops, the screen is housed in a display device (or simply display) that is separate from a tower, which is a case that contains the processing circuitry. Another type of desktop called an all-in-one does not contain a tower and instead uses the same case to house the display and the processing circuitry. The term, desktop, also sometimes is used to refer to an on-screen work area on desktops, tablets, and laptops.

describe the purpose of these mobile devices: digital cameras, portable and digital media players, e-book readers, wearable devices, and game devices.

A digital camera is a device that allows you to take photos and store the photographed images digitally. A portable media player is a mobile device on which you can store, organize, and play or view digital media. An e-book reader is a mobile device that is used primarily for reading e-books. A wearable device or wearable is a small, mobile computing consumer device designed to be worn. Wearable devices include activity trackers, smartwatches, and smartglasses. A game console is a mobile computing device designed for single-player or multiplayer video games.

differentiate among the following technology user types: home user, small/home office user, mobile user, power user, and enterprise user.

A home user is any person who spends time using technology at home. A small/home office user includes employees of companies with fewer than 50 employees, as well as the self employed who work from home. A mobile user includes any person who works with computers or mobile devices while away from a main office, home, or school. A power user is a user who requires the capabilities of a powerful computer. An enterprise has hundreds or thousands of employees or customers who work in or do business with offices across a region, the country, or the world. Each employee or customer who uses computers, mobile devices, and other technology in the enterprise is an enterprise user

state the purpose of a hot spot, and list tips for using hot spots safely

A hot spot is a wireless network that provides Internet connections to mobile computers and devices. Follow these guidelines when using a hot spot: avoid typing passwords and financial information; sign out of websites when finished using an account; disable your wireless connection when not needed; do not leave your computer or mobile device unattended; and beware of over-the-shoulder snoopers

list the hardware you can use to input and view output for voice and video.

A microphone is an input device that enables you to speak into a computer or mobile device. A headset contains both a microphone and a speaker. A webcam is a digital video camera that allows you to capture video and usually audio input for your computer or mobile device.

differentiate between a PC and a mobile computer. A laptop also is known as a(n) __ computer.

A personal computer (PC) is a computer that can perform all of its input, processing, output, and storage activities by itself and is intended to be used by one person at a time. A mobile computer is a portable personal computer, designed so that a user can carry it from place to place. Laptops are also called notebook computers.

describe the purpose of a pointing device. give an example.

A pointing device is an input device that allows a user to control a small symbol on a screen, called the pointer. Desktops typically use a mouse as their pointing device, and laptops use a touchpad.

differentiate between a search engine and a subject directory.

A search engine lists a sequence of search results. The content of the search results varies depending on the type of information you are seeking and your search text. A subject directory classifies webpages in an organized set of categories, such as sports or shopping, and related subcategories.

describe the use of tags. list steps to tag digital content.

A tag is a short descriptive label that you assign to webpages, photos, videos, blog posts, email messages, and other digital content so that it is easier locate at a later time. Many websites and web apps support tagging, which enables users to organize their online content. List steps to tag digital content. When tagging digital content: apply tags to all digital media, such as photos, music, and videos; separate tags with a separator; choose tags that are descriptive of the content you are posting; after you have tagged the digital content, perform a search on the media sharing site for your content, using the tags as your search criteria, to verify your content is displayed as intended.

differentiate among voice, text, picture, and video messages.

A voice mail message is a short audio recording sent to or from a smartphone or other mobile device. A text message is a short note, typically fewer than 300 characters, sent to or from a smartphone or other mobile device. A picture message is a photo or other image, sometimes along with sound and text, sent to or from a smartphone or other mobile device. A video message is a short video clip, usually about 30 seconds, sent to or from a smartphone or other mobile device

name and give examples of the components of a web address

A web address consists of a protocol (http://), domain name (nps.gov), and sometimes the host name (www.), path to a specific webpage (/history), or file name of the webpage (/places.htm).

explain the relationship between web and mobile apps

A web app is an application stored on a web server that you access through a browser. A mobile app is an application you download from a mobile device's app store or other location on the Internet to a smartphone or other mobile device. Web apps and mobile apps often work together. Because the data and information for each app is stored on cloud storage, all data is synchronized and accessible from anywhere you have an Internet connection, regardless of the computer or device used. The functionality of the app across computers and devices generally is the same, although the mobile app sometimes has fewer features.

describe the purpose of a web feed

A web feed contains content that has changed on a website

describe how to use a search engine. What are some ways you can refine a search?

A web search engine is software that finds websites, webpages, images, videos, news, maps, and other information related to a specific topic. You also can use a search engine to solve mathematical equations, define words, and more. Search engines require that you enter a word or phrase, called search text, to describe the item you want to find. To improve your searches: use specific nouns, put the most important terms first in the search text, list all possible spellings, before using a search engine, read its Help information, and if the search is unsuccessful with one search engine, try another

describe the purpose and composition of an IP address. Differentiate between IPv4 and IPv6

An IP address is a sequence of numbers that uniquely identifies the location of each computer or device connected to the Internet. Due to the growth of the Internet, the original IPv4 addresses began dwindling in availability. The IPv6 scheme increased the available number of IP addresses exponentially.

describe the components of an email address

An email address is a combination of a user name and a domain name that identifies a user so that he or she can receive Internet email. A user name is a unique combination of characters, such as letters of the alphabet and/or numbers that identifies a specific user. In an Internet email address, an @ (pronounced at) symbol separates the user name from the domain name. Your service provider supplies the domain name.

describe the purpose of these types of websites: informational and research, media sharing, bookmarking, news, weather, sports, and other mass media, educational, business, governmental, and organizational, blogs, wikis and collaboration, health and fitness, science, entertainment, banking and finance, travel and tourism, mapping, retail and auctions, careers and employment, e-commerce, portals, content aggregation, and website creation and management.

An informational and research website contains factual information, such as libraries, encyclopedias, dictionaries, directories, and guides. A media sharing site is a website that enables members to manage and share media such as photos, videos, and music. A bookmarking site is a website that enables members to organize, tag, and share links to media and other online content. News, weather, sports, and other mass media websites contain newsworthy material. An educational website offers exciting, challenging avenues for formal and informal teaching and learning. A business website contains content that increases brand awareness, provides company background or other information, and/or promotes or sells products or services. A blog is an informal website consisting of time-stamped articles, or posts, in a diary or journal format, usually listed in reverse chronological order. A wiki is a type of collaborative website that allows users to create, add, modify, or delete the website content via a browser. Many websites provide up-to-date medical, fitness, nutrition, or exercise information for public access; some offer users the capability of listening to health-related seminars and discussions. Several websites contain information about space exploration, astronomy, physics, earth sciences, microgravity, robotics, and other branches of science; scientists use online social networks to collaborate on the web. An entertainment website offers music, videos, shows, performances, events, sports, games, and more in an interactive and engaging environment. Online banking and online trading enable users to access their financial records from anywhere in the world, as long as they have an Internet connection. Travel and tourism websites enable users to research travel options and make travel arrangements. Several mapping website and web apps exist that enable you to display up-to-date maps by searching for an address, postal code, phone number, or point of interest (such as an airport, lodging, or historical site). You can purchase just about any product or service on the web, a process that sometimes is called e-retail; with an online auction, users bid on an item being sold by someone else. Job search websites list thousands of openings in hundreds of fields, companies, and locations. E-commerce is a business transaction that occurs over an electronic network, such as the Internet. A portal is a website that offers a variety of Internet services from a single, convenient location. A content aggregation website or web app, sometimes called a curation website, allows users to collect and compile content from a variety of websites about a particular topic or theme. Web creation and management sites provide tools that support the steps in creating and publishing websites

define the terms, input and output. List several types of input and output devices.

An input device is any hardware component that allows you to enter data and instructions into a computer or mobile device. Common input methods include: keyboards, pointing devices, voice and video input, and scanners. An output device is any hardware component that conveys information from a computer or mobile device to one or more people. Common output methods include: printers, displays, speakers, earbuds, and headphones.

explain the purpose of an online social network

An online social network, also called a social networking site, is a website that encourages members in its online community to share their interests, ideas, stories, photos, music, and videos with other registered users

explain the risks and concerns involved in letting apps track your location. List any benefits

Apps can transmit your location, as well as the time you spend using the app. Apps also can collect personal information, including gender and birth year, if you access the app through an online social network profile. Some track user data without permission, or require you to enable tracking before you can use the app. Other apps may track your location without your knowledge, such as apps that parents use to pinpoint a child's whereabouts. If you search for driving directions, coupons, or restaurant tips based on your current location or past activities, you might be using apps that openly use this type of tracking. When people use location-tracking apps, for instance, they run the risk of someone stalking or robbing them. One positive use of location-tracking apps is with emergency services. Lawmakers have struggled with whether law enforcement officials can use location-tracking without a user's knowledge.

name the types of graphics formats used on the web and how they use compression

Bitmap, GIF, JPEG, PNG, and TIFF are common web graphic formats. With JPG files, the more compressed the file, the smaller the image and the lower the quality. PNG is a patent free compressed graphics format that restores all image details when the file is viewed; the PNG format does not lose image quality during compression.

Define the term, cloud storage. Describe the types of services offered by cloud storage providers.

Cloud storage is an Internet service that provides remote storage to computer users. Types of services offered by cloud storage providers vary. Some provide storage for specific types of media, such as photos, whereas others store any content and provide backup services.

briefly describe how data and information travel the Internet

Computers and devices connected to the Internet work together to transfer data around the world using servers and clients and various wired and wireless transmission media. On the Internet, your computer or device is a client that can access data and services on a variety of servers. Several main transmission media carry the heaviest amount of traffic, or communications activity, on the Internet. These major carriers of network traffic are known collectively as the Internet backbone.

identify issues surrounding accessing an unsecured network.

Criminals sometimes use unsecured wireless networks to cover up technology-related crimes. Others may steal connections to avoid the costs of Internet service. In other cases, a user's laptop or mobile device may connect automatically to an open wireless network, without the user's authorization or knowledge. If you are using an unsecured wireless network, hackers may be able to capture your passwords, hijack your accounts, or send spam or a virus.

describe how and why cybersquatters register domain names

Cybersquatters purchase unused or lapsed domain names so that they can profit from selling them. Cybersquatters sometimes will sell you the domain name, but some take advantage of people trying to reach a more popular website to promote their own business or needs. Cybersquatters look for out-of-date registrations and buy them so that the original website owner must buy them back. Cybersquatters often purchase domain names with common words, alternate spellings of trademarked terms, or celebrity names.

differentiate between data and information. give an example of each.

Data is a collection of unprocessed items, which can include text, numbers, images, audio, and video. Information conveys meaning to users. Your name, address, term, course names, course sections, course grades, and course credits all represent data that is processed to generate your semester grade report. Other information on the grade report includes results of calculations such as total semester hours, grade point average, and total credits.

list ways that schools use technology to enhance education.

Digital technology offers flexibility and a revised classroom setting, including: allowing students to bring their own devices; virtual field trips; games and simulations; interactive whiteboards; share projects; and use 3-D printers.

describe the purpose of these internet services and explain how each works: email, email lists, messaging, chat rooms, online discussions, VoIP, and FTP

Email is the transmission of messages and files via a computer network. An email list is a group of email addresses used for mass distribution of a message. Internet messaging services, which often occur in real-time, are communications services that notify you when one or more of your established contacts are online and then allows you to exchange messages or files or join a private chat room with them. A chat is a real-time typed conversation that takes place on a computer or mobile device with many other online users. A chat room is a website or application that permits users to chat with others who are online at the same time. An online discussion, or discussion forum, is an online area in which users have written discussions about a particular subject. VoIP uses the Internet (instead of the public switched telephone network) to connect a calling party to one or more local or long-distance called parties. FTP (File Transfer Protocol) is an Internet standard that permits file uploading and downloading to and from other computers on the Internet.

describe how technology is used in the health care industry.

Healthcare employees use technology in a variety of ways, including: to record your personal data and symptoms; to verify your insurance coverage and co-payment; schedule services, digitally record imaging data; add a diagnosis to the database that stores your medical records; send a prescription electronically; and bill your insurance company electronically

describe how homes and businesses use networks

Home networks save the home user money and provide many conveniences, allowing the users to: connect to the Internet at the same time; share a single high-speed Internet connection; access photos, music, videos, and other content on computers and devices throughout the house; share devices such as a printer, scanner, or external hard drive; play multiplayer games with players on other computers and mobile devices in the house; connect game consoles to the Internet; subscribe to and use VoIP; and interact with other devices in a smart home. Some reasons that businesses network their computers and devices together include the following: facilitate communications; share hardware; and share data, information, and software.

list the steps involved in installing programs

If you are installing a program on your computer from physical media such as a CD or DVD, insert the media in your computer. If the installation process does not start automatically, locate the installation program on the media and then double-tap or double-click the installation program. If the program or mobile app is available from a website or online store, download the application to your computer or mobile device. Once the download is complete, if the installation process does not start automatically, locate and then double-tap or double-click the downloaded file to begin the installation.

ISP stands for

Internet service provider

is it ethical to use a fake name online? why or why not? list techniques to protect yourself from identify theft.

Many argue that it is harmless to protect your anonymity by using a fake name but believe that it is not right to create a fake profile to mislead others or leave malicious comments on a website. Although some argue that creating a fake account constitutes identity theft, unless the intent is to harm or embarrass the real person, it is not unethical or illegal. To protect yourself from identity theft: do not tap or click links in or reply to spam; install a personal firewall; clear or disable web cookies; turn off file and printer sharing on your Internet connection; set up a free email account to use for merchant forms; sign up for email filtering; shred financial documents before you discard them; provide only the required information on website forms; avoid checking your email or performing banking activities on public computers; request a free copy of your medical records; obtain your credit report once a year; request to be removed from mailing lists; place your phone number on the National Do Not Call Registry; avoid shopping club and buyer cards; do not write your phone number on charge or credit receipts; do not preprint your phone number or Social Security Number on personal checks; fill in only the required information on rebate, warranty, and registration forms; and block your phone number from displaying on the receiver's system.

describe the trend of digital device convergence and how it applies to mobile devices.

Many smartphones and tablets enable you to take and store photos; store, organize, and play or view your digital media; read e-books; and play games. This trend of computers and devices with technologies that overlap, called digital device convergence, means that consumers may need fewer devices for the functionality that they require.

explain how webpages uses graphics, animations, audio, video, virtual reality, and plug ins

Many webpages use colorful graphics to convey messages. Many webpages use animation, which is the appearance of motion created by displaying a series of still images in sequence. Audio includes music, speech, or any other sound. Video consists of images displayed in motion. Most video also has accompanying audio. You also can upload, share, or view video clips at a video sharing site. Virtual reality (VR) is the use of computers to simulate a real or imagined environment that appears as a three-dimensional (3-D) space. A plug-in, or add-on, is a program that extends the capability of a browser.

describe uses of technology in home automation.

New home builders and existing homeowners are integrating features that automate a wide variety of tasks, save time and money, and enhance the overall at-home environment. Uses include: remotes that turn light fixtures on and off, and motion sensors turn on lights when a car or a visitor approaches the driveway or walkway; programmable thermostats that adjust to seasonal needs and can be set to control temperatures in individual rooms; smart appliances, such as dishwashers, can be programmed to run at nonpeak electrical times and refrigerators can track expiration dates and create shopping lists; security systems can detect break-ins at doors and heat from fires, and they can send text and email messages to alert a homeowner when someone has entered or left the home. Surveillance cameras keep a watchful eye on the premises and interior rooms.

identify how the following industries use technology: government, financial, retail, entertainment, health care, science, travel, publishing, and manufacturing.

People in the United States access government websites to view census data, file taxes, apply for permits and licenses, pay parking tickets, buy stamps, report crimes, apply for financial aid, and renew vehicle registrations and driver's licenses. Many people and companies use online banking or finance software to pay bills, track personal income and expenses, manage investments, and evaluate financial plans. You can purchase just about any product or service on the web, including groceries, flowers, books, computers and mobile devices, music, movies, airline tickets, and concert tickets, from an online retailer. You can use computers and mobile devices to listen to audio clips or live audio; watch video clips, television shows, or live performances and events; read a book, magazine, or newspaper; and play a myriad of games individually or with others. Hospitals and doctors use computers and mobile devices to maintain and access patient records; computers and mobile devices monitor patients' vital signs in hospital rooms and at home; patients use computers to manage health conditions, such as diabetes; robots deliver medication to nurses' stations in hospitals; computers and computerized devices assist doctors, nurses, and technicians with medical tests; doctors use the web and medical software to assist with researching and diagnosing health conditions; doctors use email, text messaging, and other communications services to correspond with patients; patients use computers and mobile devices to refill prescriptions, and pharmacists use computers to file insurance claims and provide customers with vital information about their medications; surgeons implant computerized devices, such as pacemakers, that allow patients to live longer; surgeons use computer-controlled devices to provide them with greater precision during operations, ; medical staff create labels for medicine, hospital ID bracelets, and more. GPS technology assists travelers with creating maps, determining the best route between two points, locating a lost person or stolen object, monitoring a person's or object's movement, determining altitude, calculating speed, and finding points of interest. Many websites offer services to the public where you can search for and compare flights and prices, order airline tickets, or reserve a rental car. Scientists use computers to assist them with collecting, analyzing, and modeling data. Scientists also use the Internet to communicate with colleagues around the world. Many publishers of books, magazines, newspapers, music, film, and video make their works available online. Computeraided manufacturing (CAM) refers to the use of computers to assist with manufacturing processes, such as fabrication and assembly.

explain how to use an online social network for personal or business use.

Personal uses of online social networks include sharing photos and videos, greetings, or status updates. You can like, or show appreciation for, online content such as photos or videos on online social networks. Businesses use online social networks to connect with their customers, provide promotional offers, and offer targeted advertising. Businesses also use data from online social networks to better connect with and understand customers.

name examples of popular browsers for personal computers and mobile devices

Popular browsers include: Chrome, Firefox, Internet Explorer, Opera, and Safari.

explain how to locate, install, and run programs. What is the role of a software developer?

Programs are available from retail stores, websites, and from other online services such as Apple's App Store or Google Play. Mobile apps are available from your device's app store. Installing involves inserting physical media or downloading the application from a website or app store, and initiating the installation. To run a program or app: if you are using a computer, tap or click the program's tile or double-tap or double-click the program's icon in the desktop; display a list of all programs and apps on your computer or mobile device and then tap or click the icon representing the program to run; or use the search feature in the operating system to locate the newly installed program or app and then tap or click the search result to run the program or app. A software developer is someone who develops programs and apps or writes the instructions that direct the computer or mobile device to process data into information

explain physical and behavioral health risks associated with using computers.

Prolonged or improper computer and mobile device use can lead to injuries or disorders of the hands, wrists, elbows, eyes, neck, and back. With the growing use of earbuds and headphones, some users are experiencing hearing loss. Two behavioral health risks are technology addiction and technology overload. Technology addiction occurs when someone becomes obsessed with using technology. Individuals suffering from technology overload feel distressed when deprived of computers and mobile devices

identify the purpose of several generic TLDs. Identify ICANN's role with TLDs

Some generic TLDs and their purposes include: .com (commercial organizations, businesses, and companies); .edu (educational institutions); .gov (government agencies); .mil (military organizations); .net (network providers or commercial companies); and .org (nonprofit organizations. The organization that approves and controls TLDs is called ICANN, which stands for Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers.

describe strategies that support green computing

Strategies that support green computing include recycling, using energy efficient hardware and energy saving features, regulating manufacturing processes, extending the life of computers, and immediately donating or properly disposing of replaced computers.

describe the Internet. Identify reasons people use the Internet.

The Internet is a worldwide collection of computer networks that connects millions of businesses, government agencies, educational institutions, and individuals. Some uses of the Internet include: email, instant messaging, VoIP, and FTP.

Differentiate between the web and the Internet

The Internet provides more than three billion home and business users around the world access to a variety of services. The World Wide Web is one of the widely used services of the Internet.

explain how ARPANET contributed to the growth of the Internet

The Pentagon's Advanced Research Projects Agency (ARPA), is an agency of the U.S. Department of Defense. ARPA's goal was to build a network that (1) allowed scientists at different physical locations to share information and work together on military and scientific projects and (2) could function even if part of the network were disabled or destroyed by a disaster such as a nuclear attack. That network, called ARPANET, became functional in September 1969, linking scientific and academic researchers across the United States. By 1984, ARPANET had more than 1,000 individual computers linked as hosts. Today, millions of hosts connect to this network, which now is known as the Internet.

identify the role of the W3C

The World Wide Web Consortium (W3C) oversees research and sets standards and guidelines for many areas of the Internet. The mission of the W3C is to ensure the continued growth of the web.

explain whether or not a mobile device is a computer.

The mobile devices discussed in this chapter can be categorized as computers because they operate under the control of instructions stored in their own memory, can accept data, process the data according to specified rules, produce or display information, and store the information for future use.

distinguish among the web, a webpage, a website, and a web server

The web consists of a worldwide collection of electronic documents. Each electronic document on the web is called a webpage, which can contain text, graphics, animation, audio, and video. A website is a collection of related webpages and associated items, such as documents and photos, stored on a web server. A web server is a computer that delivers requested webpages to your computer or mobile device.

consists of a worldwide collection of electronic documents. What is each electronic document called?

The web. A Webpage

describe components of a backup plan. How do backup plans for mobile devices and personal computers differ?

Use a backup program to copy the contents of your entire hard drive to a separate device. Regularly copy music, photos, videos, documents, and other important items to an external hard drive, a USB flash drive, or a DVD. Subscribe to a cloud storage provider. Schedule your files to be backed up regularly. Backup plans for mobile devices are less specific. Apps for backing up your smartphone or tablet's content are available. You also can back up a mobile device to your computer's hard drive using synchronization software. Some mobile device manufacturers provide cloud storage solutions.

what privacy risks are involved with using technology? List guidelines for creating a strong password.

Users use online social networks to share their photos, videos, journals, music, and other personal information publicly. Risks include sharing information that would allow others to identify or locate you, and disclosing identification numbers, user names, passwords, or other personal security details. To create a strong password: avoid using personal information; use at least eight characters; use a variety of uppercase and lowercase letters, numbers, punctuation marks, and symbols; change your password frequently; do not use the same password for all websites you access; use a passphrase; avoid common number or letter sequences; memorize all of your passwords, or store them securely using a password management app on your computer or mobile device; use online tools to evaluate password strength

differentiate between static and dynamic webpages

Visitors to a static webpage all see the same content each time they view the webpage. With a dynamic webpage, by contrast, the content of the webpage generates each time a user displays it.

list the seven criteria for evaluating a website's content

When evaluating a website's content, consider its: affiliation, audience, authority, content, currency, design, and objectivity.

state the purpose of a DNS server

When you enter a domain name in a browser, a DNS server translates the domain name to its associated IP address so that the request can be routed to the correct computer.

explain what occurs when you synchronize computers and mobile devices.

When you synchronize computers and mobile devices, you match the files in two or more locations with each other, as shown in the figure below. With a one-way sync, also called mirroring, you add, change, or delete files in a destination location, called the target, without altering the same files in the original location, called the source. In two-way sync, any change made in one location also is made in any other sync location. Strategies for keeping your files in sync include the following: use a cable and software; use cloud storage; and use web apps.

differentiate between the services and uses of Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn

With Facebook, you share messages, interests, activities, events, photos, and other personal information — called posts — with family and friends. You also can 'like' pages of celebrities. With Twitter, you 'follow' people, companies, and organizations in which you have an interest to stay current with the daily activities of those you are following via their Tweets. On LinkedIn, you share professional interests, education, and employment history, and add colleagues or coworkers to your list of contacts

list characteristics of a smartphone

an Internet-capable phone that usually also includes a calendar, an address book, a calculator, a notepad, games, and several other apps. Smartphones typically communicate wirelessly with other devices or computers. With most smartphone models, you also can listen to music, take photos, and record videos. Many smartphones have touch screens.

known for its fast data transfer speeds and its always-on connection. Popular services include: cable Internet service, DSL, and FTTP. Wireless options include: WiFi, mobile broadband, fixed wireless, and satellite Internet service

broadband

e-commerce occurs when businesses provide goods and services to other

business to business B2B

hardware capable of transferring items from computers and devices to transmission media and vice versa. Examples Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and cellular radio,

communications device

an electronic device, operating under the control of instructions stored in its own memory, that can accept data (input), process the data according to specified rules, produce information (output), and store the information for future use

computer

e-commerce occurs when one consumer sells directly to another, such as in an online auction

consumer to consumer C2C

involves having a current knowledge and understanding of computers, mobile devices, the web, and related technologies

digital literacy

a text-based name that corresponds to the IP address of a server that hosts a website

domain name

list ways to use online social networks securely.

during the registration process, provide only necessary information; manage your profile and check for privacy settings; choose friends carefully; limit friends; divulge only relevant information; be leery of urgent requests for help; and read the privacy policy.

a business transaction that occurs over an electronic network, such as the Internet.

e-commerce

a wireless network that provides Internet connections to mobile computers and devices. Wi-Fi hot spots provide wireless network connections to users in public locations, such as airports and airplanes, train stations, hotels, convention centers, schools, campgrounds, marinas, shopping malls, bookstores, libraries, restaurants, coffee shops, and more. Bluetooth hot spots provide location-based services, such as sending coupons or menus, to users whose Bluetooth-enabled devices enter the coverage range.

hot spot

besides webpages, identify other items a search engine can find.

images, videos, maps, audio, publications, people or businesses, and blogs

describe how a home user interacts with digital communications

in many ways, including: using apps to find services and read reviews; use an electronic calendar web app; blog; use a wiki; send and receive text messages; use a Bluetooth headset and a smartphone's voice-to-text feature to respond to texts; schedule a recurring payment; and use a bookmarking site.

a visual representation of data or information, designed to communicate quickly, simplify complex concepts, or present patterns or trends.

infographic

software that acts without a user's knowledge and deliberately alters the computer's or mobile device's operations. Protect your computer by following these practices: use virus protection software; use a firewall; be suspicious of all unsolicited email and text messages; disconnect your computer from the Internet; download software with caution; close spyware windows; before using any removable media, scan it for malware; keep current with the latest updates for your computer software; and back up regularly.

malware

describe the role of a host on a network

more commonly known today as a server, is any computer that provides services and connections to other computers on a network.

any application that combines text with media

multimedia

a set of programs that coordinates all the activities among computer or mobile device hardware. It provides a means for users to communicate with the computer or mobile device and other software. Many of today's computers and mobile devices use a version of Microsoft's Windows, Apple's Mac OS, Apple's iOS, or Google's Android.

operating system

refers to Internet communications in which both parties communicate at the same time

real time

list general steps to register for a domain name

run a browser; use a search engine to locate a domain name registrar and then navigate to the website; perform a search on the domain name registrar's website for the domain name you wish to register; follow the steps on the domain name registrar's website to select and complete the purchase and registration of the desired domain name

list general steps to download digital media.

run the program or app from which the digital media is available. Enter the name or keyword(s) in the Search box. Tap or click the Search button to perform the search. Navigate through the search results and then tap or click the search result for the item you want to download. Locate and then tap or click the Download button or link to download the digital media to your computer or mobile device

list steps to set up a personal VoIP service and make a call

search for a VoIP program or app; if necessary, download the program or app for the VoIP service you will use; create a new account; sign in to the VoIP service with your user name and password; make sure the person you are calling also has an account with the same VoIP service; on the list of contacts, select the person you want to call and then tap or click the appropriate button to place the call; when the other person answers, you can start your voice or video call; when you are ready to end the call, tap or click the button to end the call; when you are finished using the VoIP service, you should sign out of and exit the VoIP program or app

a computer dedicated to providing one or more services to other computers or devices on a network.

server

consists of a series of related instructions, organized for a common purpose, that tells the computer what tasks to perform and how to perform them. Also known as

software. program

anyone who interacts with a computer or mobile device, or utilizes the information it generates.

user

list ways you can browse safely

verify the website is safe; turn off location sharing; clear your browsing history; never store passwords; use a phishing filter; enable a popup blocker; use private browsing; and use a proxy server.

has a unique address, called a web address or URL (Uniform Resource Locator).

web address