Computer Literacy - The Internet, Cybe Safety and Cyber Security Exam Questions with Correct Answers

Social Networking - ANSWER-using an Internet site to unite with individuals who share similar interests or something in common Cyber Predators - ANSWER-any individual that uses Internet sites to prey on users in order to exploit or take advantage of them Cyber Savvy - ANSWER-having a practical understanding of all threats involved with Internet use Avatar - ANSWER-a visual image that represents a person Virtual Footprint - ANSWER-electronic proof or evidence or an Internet user's online activities Cyberstalking - ANSWER-the act of stalking online by gaining evidence of an Internet user's whereabouts through inforation that is posted about the user Firewall - ANSWER-a barrier set up on a computer to keep destructive forces from the information contained on a user's computer Traffic - ANSWER-the movement of Internet users through a particular Web site Hacker - ANSWER-a computer user with malicious intentions that attempts to gain access to another user's computer and information through deceptive methods Malware - ANSWER-software designed to damage or disrupt a system such as viruses and Trojan horses. (malicious software) Computer Virus - ANSWER-software that piggybacks on other programs; a piece of code that is capable of copying itself and typically has a detrimental effect, such as corrupting the system or destroying data. Trojan Horses - ANSWER-computer programs that claim to do one thing, but instead damage a user's computer Spyware - ANSWER-software that is installed without a user's knowledge and gathers information about them and shares it with an unknown third party