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Unit 1: Networks and the Internet
Notes/Lessons Guide
Desktop Computing (page 1-2, slides 2-6)
hardware –
input devices –
peripheral devices –
output devices –
CPU –
operating system software –
application software –
Describe one difference between operating system software and application software. –
Mobile Computing (page 2-3, slides 7-11)
bluetooth –
notebook computer –
tablet PC –
handheld computer –
smart phone –
wearable computer –
cross platform connectivity –
Describe one type of wearable computer.
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Networks (page 3-5, slides 12-18)
network –
Why are networks used by businesses and organizations?
LAN –
WAN –
HAN –
network architecture –
peer-to-peer network –
client/server network –
server –
wireless network –
Wi-Fi –
netiquette –
What are three rules of “netiquette”?
What does “network architecture” refer to? –
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Files and Folders (page 6, slides 19-20)
file –
filename –
file extension –
folder –
Intranets, Extranets, and the Internet (page 7, slides 21-22)
intranet –
firewall –
extranet –
Internet –
IP address –
What is the difference between an intranet and an extranet?
Who controls the Internet?
Telecommunications Options (page 7-8, slides 23-25)
telecommunications –
conventional modem –
DSL – Digital Subscriber Line –
cable modem –
dedicated line –
ISDN –
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Internet Services (page 8-10, slides 26-37)
World Wide Web –
e-mail –
instant messaging –
bulletin board service –
web browser –
personal web site –
commercial web site –

c
orporate presence web site –

e
-commerce web site –
informational web site –
media web site –
portal web site –
URL –

HTTP –

domain name –

top-level domain –
What is the most widely used Internet service?
What is a URL?
Label each part of this URL:
http://www.google.com
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Using Internet Explorer (page 11-15, slide 38-39)
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Searching the Web (page 16-17, slides 40-45)
search engine –
sponsored site results –
search criteria –
match –

+
(plus sign) –

A
ND –

O
R–

(minus sign) –

N
OT –
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Evaluating and Citing Web Pages (page 17-19, slides 46-51)
up-to-date –
bias –
validity –
author –
What are four questions to answer when evaluating a web site?
******Assignments & Searching the Web and Evaluating Web Pages Quiz******
E-Mail Etiquette (page 21, slides 52-53)
spam –
Email Etiquette Rules:
Internet Privacy Issues (page 22-23, slides 54-58)
spyware –
online profiling –
cookie –
web beacon/web bug/pixel tag –
privacy policy –
Electronic Communications Privacy Act –
Electronic Freedom of Information Act –
Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act –
Safety and Freedom Through Encryption Act –
PATRIOT Act of 2001 –
Why is ending an email message like sending a post card?
Who usually monitors the information collected by web beacons?
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Internet Acceptable Use Policy (page 23, slides 59-60)
acceptable use policy –
internet filtering software –
Rules of acceptable use:
Why would a school require an Acceptable Use Policy for students?
You must have an Acceptable Use Policy on file with the office to continue in class.
Social and Ethical Implications of Computer Use (page 23-24, slides 61-63)
identity theft –
Laws the protect privacy:

F
air Credit Reporting Act –

P
rivacy Act –

F
inancial Privacy Act –
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Protecting Computer Software and Data (page 24-26, slides 64-69)
copyright –
No Electronic Theft Act –
piracy –
virus –
trojan horse –
worm –
antivirus program –
hacker/cracker –
phishing –
What are two precautions to take to protect yourself from damaging programs?
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