Internet Society and Ethical Use Study Guide
ACCEPTABLE USE POLICY (AUP) -- A set of rules and guidelines that are set up to regulate Internet use and to protect the user. ANTIVIRUS SOFTWARE -- An application designed to search for viruses and repair files on a computer.
COMMERCIAL SOFTWARE – Application software designed to be sold for a PROFIT.
COMPUTER VANDALISM -- The intentional act of destroying computer files or computer networks.
COPYRIGHT -- Law granting a legal right to a copyright holder or author which requires their permission to make non-archival copies of the work in question.
CPU -- The main chip that allows computers to do millions of calculations per second and makes it possible for users to write letters and balance your checkbook.
EMERGING TECHNOLOGIES -- Technologies that are new and in the developmental stages; not in widespread use
FIREWALL -- Technology that prevents users from visiting inappropriate web sites, and protects the network from unauthorized users.
FREEWARE -- Software written and then donated to the public, so anyone is free to copy it and share it with their friends. Ownership of the software is retained by the owner/software developer who may choose to charge for future releases of the software.
HACKER -- An unauthorized person who secretly gains access to computer files.
HARDWARE -- Part of the computer system such as a keyboard, screen, mouse, joystick, printer, speakers, etc.
NETWORK -- A system of connected computers that allows the sharing of files and equipment. There are two types of networks: local area network (LAN) and wide area network (WAN).
ONLINE SAFETY -- Precautions taken to protect personal information and images from being misused by others.
PASSWORD -- A code for the security protection to allow access to a computer or the computer programs.
PRINTER -- A hardware device used to make a paper copy of what is created on the computer.
PUBLIC DOMAIN SOFTWARE-- Software written and then donated to the public. The software developer does not retain the right of ownership. (Freeware and Public Domain Software are similar in that they are both free. The ownership of the copyright determines the difference. With Freeware, the developer retains the ownership rights, but with Public Domain Software, the ownership rights are given to the public.)
SECURITY -- Protection of computer, computer files or a computer network from use without permission of the owner or owners.
SERVER -- A special computer used to store programs and files, and then sends it out to other computers one or all at a time.
SHAREWARE -- Software that can be tried before you purchase.
SOFTWARE/APPLICATIONS -- Programs that allow you to accomplish certain tasks such as write letters, analyze numbers, sort files, manage finances, draw pictures, and play games.
SOFTWARE LICENSE -- Also known as End User License Agreement (EULA). The software license is a legally binding agreement that states how one who has purchased the rights to use software, can legally use the software. (Single user license, classroom license, and site licenses are all examples of various software licenses.)
STANDALONE COMPUTER -- A computer that does not rely upon any other computer or server to work.
VIRUS -- Software program that is designed to damage files on a computer that receives it. The virus spreads from file to file on a single computer, and does not intentionally try to move to another computer. It must replicate (reproduce) and execute itself to be defined as a virus. Since the virus reproduces itself, it can spread to other application and operating system software. Some viruses cause little or no damage (they are more of a nuisance because they place messages on the monitor, etc); however, other viruses can destroy the hard drive and render the computer unusable.
WORM -- Malicious software code that is designed to copy itself and intentionally move from computer system to computer system, via networks, internet etc. Unlike a true computer virus, a worm does not need a host file to move from one computer to the next; therefore, worms can spread more rapidly than viruses. Worms always harm the network (if only by consuming bandwidth), whereas viruses always infect or corrupt files on a targeted computer.
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COMMERCIAL SOFTWARE – Application software designed to be sold for a PROFIT.
COMPUTER VANDALISM -- The intentional act of destroying computer files or computer networks.
COPYRIGHT -- Law granting a legal right to a copyright holder or author which requires their permission to make non-archival copies of the work in question.
CPU -- The main chip that allows computers to do millions of calculations per second and makes it possible for users to write letters and balance your checkbook.
EMERGING TECHNOLOGIES -- Technologies that are new and in the developmental stages; not in widespread use
FIREWALL -- Technology that prevents users from visiting inappropriate web sites, and protects the network from unauthorized users.
FREEWARE -- Software written and then donated to the public, so anyone is free to copy it and share it with their friends. Ownership of the software is retained by the owner/software developer who may choose to charge for future releases of the software.
HACKER -- An unauthorized person who secretly gains access to computer files.
HARDWARE -- Part of the computer system such as a keyboard, screen, mouse, joystick, printer, speakers, etc.
NETWORK -- A system of connected computers that allows the sharing of files and equipment. There are two types of networks: local area network (LAN) and wide area network (WAN).
ONLINE SAFETY -- Precautions taken to protect personal information and images from being misused by others.
PASSWORD -- A code for the security protection to allow access to a computer or the computer programs.
PRINTER -- A hardware device used to make a paper copy of what is created on the computer.
PUBLIC DOMAIN SOFTWARE-- Software written and then donated to the public. The software developer does not retain the right of ownership. (Freeware and Public Domain Software are similar in that they are both free. The ownership of the copyright determines the difference. With Freeware, the developer retains the ownership rights, but with Public Domain Software, the ownership rights are given to the public.)
SECURITY -- Protection of computer, computer files or a computer network from use without permission of the owner or owners.
SERVER -- A special computer used to store programs and files, and then sends it out to other computers one or all at a time.
SHAREWARE -- Software that can be tried before you purchase.
SOFTWARE/APPLICATIONS -- Programs that allow you to accomplish certain tasks such as write letters, analyze numbers, sort files, manage finances, draw pictures, and play games.
SOFTWARE LICENSE -- Also known as End User License Agreement (EULA). The software license is a legally binding agreement that states how one who has purchased the rights to use software, can legally use the software. (Single user license, classroom license, and site licenses are all examples of various software licenses.)
STANDALONE COMPUTER -- A computer that does not rely upon any other computer or server to work.
VIRUS -- Software program that is designed to damage files on a computer that receives it. The virus spreads from file to file on a single computer, and does not intentionally try to move to another computer. It must replicate (reproduce) and execute itself to be defined as a virus. Since the virus reproduces itself, it can spread to other application and operating system software. Some viruses cause little or no damage (they are more of a nuisance because they place messages on the monitor, etc); however, other viruses can destroy the hard drive and render the computer unusable.
WORM -- Malicious software code that is designed to copy itself and intentionally move from computer system to computer system, via networks, internet etc. Unlike a true computer virus, a worm does not need a host file to move from one computer to the next; therefore, worms can spread more rapidly than viruses. Worms always harm the network (if only by consuming bandwidth), whereas viruses always infect or corrupt files on a targeted computer.
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