ICT Multiple Choice Reviewer with Answers and Explanations

Flashcards based on the ICT multiple choice reviewer covering history, technology, online etiquette, web evolution, and security concepts.

Analytical Engine

Designed by Charles Babbage, it’s considered the first mechanical computer.

Constructive dialog

Appropriate way to handle disagreements online by seeking resolution and promoting respect.

Tabulating machine

Invented by Herman Hollerith, used for processing census data efficiently.

Good email etiquette

Using a clear subject line to clarify the message purpose.

World Wide Web

Invented by Tim Berners-Lee in 1989 to facilitate sharing information.

Computer

An electronic device that processes data into information useful to people.

Bit

A single binary digit (0 or 1), the smallest unit of digital data.

IP address

A unique identifier assigned to a device on a network that identifies devices online.

Proxy Server

A software that manages communication between an endpoint device and another server.

URL

Uniform Resource Locator; the address used to access a website on the internet.

Domain Name System (DNS)

The phonebook of the internet that translates domain names into IP addresses.

Application Server

A type of server that manages and provides application services to users.

Father of the Internet

Vinton Cerf is recognized for his key role in the design of TCP/IP.

Web 2.0

An example is Wikipedia, which allows user participation and content creation.

Strong passwords

A common way to protect online accounts from unauthorized access.

ARPANET

The first experimental computer network started in 1969, created by ARPA.

Encryption

The process of converting data into a code to prevent unauthorized access.

Web 3.0

Stage of web evolution that involves machine learning and natural language processing.

HTTPS

A protocol that ensures secure communication on websites by encryption.

Static HTML pages

Characteristic of Web 1.0 where the web was read-only and informational.

Mail Server

Type of server responsible for handling sending and receiving emails.

Rich User Interface

A key feature of Web 2.0 focusing on user-generated content and interactivity.

Website

A collection of linked web pages that has a common theme or focus.

Phishing

A type of social engineering attack that tricks people into revealing sensitive information.

Professional communication

Using proper grammar and spelling online to maintain professionalism.

Read-only static web

Best description of Web 1.0, allowing users to view information without interaction.

MAC Address

A numerical label assigned to a device providing identity within a network.

Plagiarism

The act of using someone else's work without giving credit or compensation.

eCommerce Website

A type of website that allows direct online purchases.

1991

The year when the U.S. government allowed business agencies to connect to the Internet.

Digital Computers

A kind of computer that processes data in binary form.

Internet

The largest computer network in the world connecting billions of users.

Folksonomy

A feature of Web 2.0 allowing users to categorize information using tags.

Router Website

Not a commonly used type of website, as routers are devices, not websites.

Media Website

A website that collects news stories or reports focuses on journalism.

Blog

An informational website with diary-style entries, often updated regularly.

HTML

The coding language used to create web pages, defining structure and layout.

Homepage

The main page that links to all other pages on a website.

HTTP

The data communication standard of web pages without encryption.

Information and Communications Technology (ICT)

Focuses on communication systems and computing.

ARPANET

The first experimental network developed by ARPA in 1969.

Portfolio Website

A type of website that showcases examples of past work for clients.