Risks on the Internet

A network that only people who have the right credentials can access

secured network

Wikis are

sites that allow for collaboration between many people

What is an easy way to cut down on spam?

turn on the spam filter in your e-mail

A network that anyone can access

unsecured network

What is spam? (select all that apply)

unwanted communication can be inappropriate or harmful

Computer viruses are:

unwanted programs that may harm the computer.

Which of the following are ways to avoid computer viruses? (choose all that apply)

Do not open e-mail attachments from strangers. Do not share personal information with people you do not know. Install security updates on a regular basis

Select the item in the drop-down menu that best describes social networking:

allows users to find others with similar interests

Which of the following accurately completes this sentence. (choose all that apply) Online predators ____.

can go to jail if caught try to befriend young people

File sharing is a way for people to

download entire books

What are some benefits of the Internet? (select all that apply)

ease of communication e-mail collaboration

Everyone wants to avoid online predators. One good way to protect oneself is to

never give out personal information to people you have met online