Computer Information Systems Exam 2
Internet - ANS-A worldwide network of interconnected computer networks that connect millions
of people all over the world. It is composed of severs connected by multiple forms of
transmission media.
World Wide Web - ANS-A hypertext based information storage and retrieval system. It is
composed of multimedia-based collection of information, services, and web sites supported by
the Internet.
TCP/IP - ANS-Primary communications protocol used on the Internet.
EDU - ANS-Top level domain for Pittsburg State University.
IP Address - ANS-Unique number that defines a host on the internet.
ARPANET - ANS-Name for the original interent.
Public Key Encryption - ANS-Type of encryption method that uses separate keys for encrypting
and decrypting.
Network cable operating system, connecting device such as a hub, network interface card, and
a transmission medium. - ANS-Four components necessary to create a network.
The type of network architecture that is appropriate for a small or home network. -
ANS-Peer-to-peer
Someone who unlawfully accesses a computer system. - ANS-Hacker
Software or hardware that is designed to prevent unauthorized access to a computer. -
ANS-Firewall
A program that attaches itself to files and spreads. - ANS-Virus
Cr#s14az5!Br2d - ANS-Strong password
It is not necessary to regularly update your antivirus software. - ANS-False
Two general guidelines for ethical use of computers. - ANS-Avoid causing harm to others when
using computers. Do not interfere with other people's efforts at accomplishing work with others.
Ethics vary from culture to culture. - ANS-True
Internet - ANS-A worldwide network of interconnected computer networks that connect millions
of people all over the world. It is composed of severs connected by multiple forms of
transmission media.
World Wide Web - ANS-A hypertext based information storage and retrieval system. It is
composed of multimedia-based collection of information, services, and web sites supported by
the Internet.
TCP/IP - ANS-Primary communications protocol used on the Internet.
EDU - ANS-Top level domain for Pittsburg State University.
IP Address - ANS-Unique number that defines a host on the internet.
ARPANET - ANS-Name for the original interent.
Public Key Encryption - ANS-Type of encryption method that uses separate keys for encrypting
and decrypting.
Network cable operating system, connecting device such as a hub, network interface card, and
a transmission medium. - ANS-Four components necessary to create a network.
The type of network architecture that is appropriate for a small or home network. -
ANS-Peer-to-peer
Someone who unlawfully accesses a computer system. - ANS-Hacker
Software or hardware that is designed to prevent unauthorized access to a computer. -
ANS-Firewall
A program that attaches itself to files and spreads. - ANS-Virus
Cr#s14az5!Br2d - ANS-Strong password
It is not necessary to regularly update your antivirus software. - ANS-False
Two general guidelines for ethical use of computers. - ANS-Avoid causing harm to others when
using computers. Do not interfere with other people's efforts at accomplishing work with others.
Ethics vary from culture to culture. - ANS-True
