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Best practices for having a secure password

Use a combination of letters, numbers, and symbols; avoid common words and phrases.

Horizontal pathways in a Karel world

They are called streets.

Karel's direction after turnLeft(); turnLeft();

Karel is facing South.

Main function definition in a program

The main function should be defined once.

Calling the main function in a program

The main function should be called once.

While loops in JavaScript

They are used for repeated execution of a block of code as long as a specified condition is true.

Career in visual presentation and design of goods

This is known as a graphic designer.

Career determining computer hardware and software needs

This is known as a systems analyst.

Number designating an 'on' switch in Binary Code

The number is 1.

Single unit of information in binary code

It is expressed as either a solitary 0 or 1.

Physical arrangement of devices on a network

This is referred to as network topology.

Single cable in a bus topology

It functions as a shared communication medium.

Computer network for internal communication

This is known as a Local Area Network (LAN).

Tree topology integration

A Tree topology integrates multiple star topologies together.

Minimum number of computers for a network

At least two computers must be connected.

Text version of an IP address

This is known as a domain name.

Device installed inside each computer connected to a network

This is known as a network interface card (NIC).

Device recognized and installed by a computer on its own

This is known as a plug-and-play device.

Group of files for device communication with OS

This is called a device driver.

Peripheral acting as a portable storage device

This is known as a USB flash drive.

Example of a user application

Examples include Browser, Text editor, Games, File Explorer.

Circuit board with ports and sockets

This is known as a motherboard.

Being an upstander in cyberbullying

You can report the bullying and support the victim.

A person's digital footprint

It is the trail of data you leave online.

Specific instance of copyright violation

This is known as plagiarism.

Making copies of computer data

This is known as data backup.

Crime of identity theft

This involves taking personal information to establish credit and charge items.

Unsolicited commercial email

This is known as spam.

Connected group of computers over a large area

This is known as a Wide Area Network (WAN).

Grouping data in small chunks

This involves using packets that contain sequence numbers.

Setup using multiple paths to connect nodes

This is known as a mesh network.

Most popular OS for desktops and laptops

This is currently Windows.

Extension that only opens on Windows

This is .exe.

32-bit operating system on a 64-bit processor

True.

Interchangeable with the word 'application'

Software is not interchangeable.

Stage of development life cycle for prototypes

This occurs in the design stage.

Stage for quality assurance team involvement

This occurs in the testing stage.

Legal practice of hacking public websites

False.

Citing sources for media use

False; citation does not grant free use.

People who can access your digital footprint

Teachers, colleges, potential employers, family, friends, and acquaintances.

STEM field with more jobs than graduates

This is computer science.

Industries utilizing computer science

Examples include Agriculture, Government, Music, Healthcare, Art, Film.

Centralized powerful computer as a hub

This is known as a client-server model.

Third-party vendor hosting data

This is known as cloud computing.

Small block of data for transmission

This is known as a packet.

Type of coaxial cable used in networking

This is known as RG-6.