Chapter 10 Flashcards

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Define email feature: CC.

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Carbon Copy - sends copy to address, visible to all recipients.

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Define email feature: BCC.

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Blind Carbon Copy - sends copy to address, invisible to other recipients.

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What is an address book?

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Stored list of email addresses.

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Give three email tips.

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Check employer guidelines / Don’t write what you wouldn’t say face-to-face / Use subject line / Use appropriate greeting / Be brief and clear.

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What are email groups?

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Simplify sending same email to multiple addresses grouped under single name.

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Give email group use.

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Marketing / Setting up meetings / Spammers collecting addresses.

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Define netiquette.

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Acceptable online behavior.

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Give three netiquette rules.

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Don’t be abusive / Don’t send spam / Be clear / Check spelling/grammar / Respect privacy / Don’t use all caps / Don’t plagiarize.

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Define spam.

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Unsolicited email sent to multiple recipients.

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Spam disadvantage.

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Wastes time / Annoying / Slows internet / May contain viruses / Clogs inboxes.

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How to deal with spam?

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Read terms when registering / Use unsubscribe option / Turn on spam filter / Use “mark as spam” and block sender.

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Define intranet.

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Computer network based on internet technology but for internal use within single organization.

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Intranet advantage.

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Safer (less hacking/viruses) / Can block external links / Information specific to company / Secure internal messaging.

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Internet vs. intranet difference.

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Internet: global, public. Intranet: internal, private, requires password/ID, behind firewall.

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Define extranet.

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Part of company’s intranet extended to customers/suppliers; requires login.

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Intranet vs. extranet similarity.

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Both use internet technologies / Both have restricted access / Both behind firewall.

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Intranet vs. extranet difference.

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Intranet: internal organization only. Extranet: includes customers/suppliers.

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Internet vs. extranet difference.

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Internet: public. Extranet: limited access, more secure, owned by company.

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What is the World Wide Web?

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A service on the internet accessed via web browsers to display web pages.

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Blog feature.

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Updated regularly / Reverse chronological order / Public / Single author / Readers can comment but not change.

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Forum feature.

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Visitors communicate by posting messages / Chronological order / Moderated by administrator / Everyone can contribute.

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Blog vs. forum difference.

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Blog: one author writes, others comment. Forum: multiple users post in threads, can have private messaging.

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Wiki feature.

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Anyone can edit, delete, modify / Multiple authors / Organize freely / Keeps history / Editable via web browser.

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Social networking site feature.

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Free web space / Private/public profiles / Upload content / Write on walls / Instant messaging / Video chat / Internal email.

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What is web hosting?
Allocating space on a web server for people to create websites.
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Define domain name.
Text equivalent of an IP address (e.g., www.example.com).
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Define hyperlink.
Text/image linking to another web page or item.
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Web browser feature.
Home page / Favorites / History / Back/forward buttons / Navigation via hyperlinks.
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Web browser purpose.
Retrieve code from server / Interpret code as web page / Display page / Allow navigation.
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URL structure.
Protocol://website address/path/file (e.g., https://www.example.com/page.html).
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HTTP vs. HTTPS.
HTTP: rules for web server-browser communication. HTTPS: same but encrypted.
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What is FTP?
File Transfer Protocol - rules for transmitting files between computers over internet.
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What is SMTP?
Simple Mail Transfer Protocol - for mail servers to transmit data.
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Search engine tip to improve speed.
Use advance search / Quote marks for phrases / Use OR for alternatives / Different search engines.
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How to evaluate internet information reliability?
Check excessive advertising / Compare with reliable sites / Use .ac/.gov domains / Check last update date / Look for endorsements.
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Internet advantage over books.
Up-to-date / Vast information / Fast/easy search / Access from home / No need to buy / Multimedia elements.
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Internet disadvantage.
Unregulated (may be biased/incorrect) / Risk inappropriate sites / Easy distraction / Information overload / Plagiarism risk / Loss of research skills.
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What is a website ending in .ac or .gov likely to be?
Educational or government site, therefore more reliable.
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Why should you type a URL directly instead of clicking an email link?
To avoid phishing scams and fake websites.
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When would a company use an extranet?
To share specific information securely with suppliers or customers.
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What is the main difference between a blog and a wiki?
Blogs are written by one author; wikis can be edited by anyone.
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Why is HTTPS important for online shopping?
It encrypts communication, protecting credit card details.
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What is the purpose of a web browser's history?
To keep track of visited websites for easy return.
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Why might a school use an intranet?
To share internal resources safely and control access to information.
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What is a common risk of social networking sites?
Privacy issues and oversharing personal information.
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How can you identify a secure website?
Look for https:// and a padlock icon in the address bar.
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Why is plagiarism a risk with internet research?
Because it's easy to copy and paste without proper citation.