ISTM Exam 3 Curtsinger TAMU ACTUAL UPDATED QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
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Elements & Tags Most HTML is composed of elements, which are defined by a start tag and an end
tag (e.g., <p>...</p>). Tags are enclosed by angled brackets (<>).
<DOCTYPE html> The first tag is always <DOCTYPE html>.
<html> Defines the root of an HTML document.
<head> Contains non-viewable information about the document.
<body> The visible content begins with the <body> tag.
Brackets Essential for the computer to recognize code, not just text. They tell the browser
where information is located and how to display it.
Nesting Tags Placing one element inside another (e.g., a bold tag inside a paragraph tag).
<br> A line break tag that does not require a closing tag.
<hr> A horizontal rule tag that does not require a closing tag.
<a> Defines a hyperlink.
href Specifies the destination URL.
Absolute URL A full web address (e.g., http://example.com).
Relative URL A path within the same website (e.g., hope.html).
<img> An image element that includes attributes like src and alt.
alt Alternative text for images, which should always be used.
<ul> An unordered list tag that creates bullet points.
<ol> An ordered list tag that creates numbered lists.
<dl> A descriptive list tag that includes dt (define terms) and dd (description details).
, <li> A list item tag used in both ul and ol.
SEO Search Engine Optimization, practices to improve visibility in search engines.
Static Website Like a brochure, loads quickly and is not easily changed.
Dynamic Website Interactive, more functional, and updates frequently, often from users.
Identity Theft Occurs every 2 seconds.
Breach Identification Time Average time to identify a breach is 207 days.
Recoverable Funds 68% of stolen funds are not recoverable.
Black Hat Steal information, data, or money; damage systems. Motivated by financial gain or
malice.
White Hat Hired by companies/governments to find weak links; perform ethical hacking.
Gray Hat Paid to hack but also work secretly/behind the scenes.
Hacktivist Hack for political or philosophical reasons.
Script Kiddie Teach themselves to hack using pre-made scripts.
Cyberterrorist Aim to cause widespread panic or take out critical infrastructure (power grids,
water sources).
Personal Protection Keep everything updated (apps, hardware, software), use strong passwords (8-12
characters recommended), and utilize antivirus and firewall utility.
Organizational Vulnerability 95% of computers are vulnerable due to outdated systems, human error, and
weak passwords.
Workplace Policies Must be detailed: Cover mobile phone usage, smoking/drug/alcohol use, dress
code, code of conduct, keystrokes, web surfing, and error rates.
Email Policy Details how/who to address, format, and structure.
Social Media Policy Must not conflict with the company, detailed on what is allowed/not allowed.
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Elements & Tags Most HTML is composed of elements, which are defined by a start tag and an end
tag (e.g., <p>...</p>). Tags are enclosed by angled brackets (<>).
<DOCTYPE html> The first tag is always <DOCTYPE html>.
<html> Defines the root of an HTML document.
<head> Contains non-viewable information about the document.
<body> The visible content begins with the <body> tag.
Brackets Essential for the computer to recognize code, not just text. They tell the browser
where information is located and how to display it.
Nesting Tags Placing one element inside another (e.g., a bold tag inside a paragraph tag).
<br> A line break tag that does not require a closing tag.
<hr> A horizontal rule tag that does not require a closing tag.
<a> Defines a hyperlink.
href Specifies the destination URL.
Absolute URL A full web address (e.g., http://example.com).
Relative URL A path within the same website (e.g., hope.html).
<img> An image element that includes attributes like src and alt.
alt Alternative text for images, which should always be used.
<ul> An unordered list tag that creates bullet points.
<ol> An ordered list tag that creates numbered lists.
<dl> A descriptive list tag that includes dt (define terms) and dd (description details).
, <li> A list item tag used in both ul and ol.
SEO Search Engine Optimization, practices to improve visibility in search engines.
Static Website Like a brochure, loads quickly and is not easily changed.
Dynamic Website Interactive, more functional, and updates frequently, often from users.
Identity Theft Occurs every 2 seconds.
Breach Identification Time Average time to identify a breach is 207 days.
Recoverable Funds 68% of stolen funds are not recoverable.
Black Hat Steal information, data, or money; damage systems. Motivated by financial gain or
malice.
White Hat Hired by companies/governments to find weak links; perform ethical hacking.
Gray Hat Paid to hack but also work secretly/behind the scenes.
Hacktivist Hack for political or philosophical reasons.
Script Kiddie Teach themselves to hack using pre-made scripts.
Cyberterrorist Aim to cause widespread panic or take out critical infrastructure (power grids,
water sources).
Personal Protection Keep everything updated (apps, hardware, software), use strong passwords (8-12
characters recommended), and utilize antivirus and firewall utility.
Organizational Vulnerability 95% of computers are vulnerable due to outdated systems, human error, and
weak passwords.
Workplace Policies Must be detailed: Cover mobile phone usage, smoking/drug/alcohol use, dress
code, code of conduct, keystrokes, web surfing, and error rates.
Email Policy Details how/who to address, format, and structure.
Social Media Policy Must not conflict with the company, detailed on what is allowed/not allowed.
