AP Comp Sci Unit 5: Impact of Computing

What makes global sharing of apps and programs easy?

The Internet and ease of collaboration.

What can software applications cause unexpectedly?

Unforeseen impacts and consequences.

Why was the World Wide Web originally created?

For scientists to share research.

What is the purpose of targeted advertising?

Helps businesses and consumers find specific items.

How has social media influenced history?

By streaming global events and enabling change.

What do machine learning and data mining help with?

Finding patterns and gaining insights.

What makes online learning possible?

Communication tools via the Internet.

Why can't all software misuse be predicted?

Developers can't foresee every possible use.

What does cloud computing improve?

Communication and collaboration.

What does storing data 'in the cloud' mean?

Stored on remote computer servers.

What does technology help build globally?

A global society.

What are some effects of the digital divide?

Access to info, markets, cultures, and knowledge.

What is bias in computing?

Prejudice in algorithms, intentional or not.

Who writes biased algorithms?

Humans.

Where is AI used that can show bias?

Job screening, credit checks, crime detection.

What does crowdsourcing allow?

Problem-solving and feedback from the public.

What do citizen scientists contribute to?

Data analysis and unused computer time.

How does crowdsourcing help organizations?

It scales processing at low/no cost.

What is intellectual property?

Anything a person creates.

What should you do when using others' content?

Cite the original creator.

What can peer-to-peer networks be used for?

Illegal file sharing.

What devices raise legal/ethical concerns?

Data-collecting devices like cameras or mics.

What does Creative Commons allow?

Sharing with clear permissions.

Why is permission important in digital use?

Data is easy to copy and share.

What is open-source software?

Free, shared, and community-supported software.

What does open-source access enable?

Broader participation in tasks and innovation.

Who shares large public datasets?

Organizations like the U.S. government.

What fields benefit from open databases?

Science, sports, business, entertainment.

What do social media and search engines track?

Popular searches and posts.

How do search engines help businesses?

By identifying user trends and behaviors.

What does data mining study?

Large datasets.

What is machine learning a subset of?

Data mining.

What does machine learning do?

Analyzes data and predicts behavior.

What is PII?

Info that identifies you.

What are examples of PII?

Address, age, social security number.

How is your PII used online?

To personalize content or ads.

What are digital footprints?

Trails of data left online.

Why do people give up personal info?

For access or rewards.

What happens to user data?

It may be stored or sold.

What do incognito modes do?

Hide browsing and download history.

What makes daily life easier online?

Easy access to varied info and services.

Why does cybersecurity matter globally?

Anyone can attack networks from anywhere.

What is data security?

Preventing unauthorized access or changes.

How do strong passwords help?

Block unauthorized access.

What is multifactor authentication?

Extra step for securing login access.

What does cybersecurity protect?

Devices and networks from attacks.

What is phishing?

Fake emails/websites to trick users.

What are computer viruses?

Malicious code that infects files.

What is keylogging software?

Malware that records every keystroke.

What is cryptography?

Writing secret codes.

What is encryption?

Turning messages into code.

What is decryption?

Decoding an encrypted message.

Why encrypt data before sending?

To keep it safe if intercepted.

What does public key encryption use?

Open standards and shared algorithms.

What keeps data secret in public key encryption?

The decryption key.

What is the Internet built on?

A trust model.

What do Certificate Authorities do?

Verify sites via digital certificates.

Why are digital certificates important?

They confirm encryption keys belong to a site.