Technology & Digital Tools Flashcards

What is the primary purpose of a firewall in a computer network?

Answer: To monitor and control incoming and outgoing network traffic based on security rules

A firewall filters network traffic according to predefined security rules to block unauthorized access.

Which file format is most appropriate for sharing a document that should look identical on any device and not be easily edited?

Answer: .pdf

PDF preserves formatting across all devices and operating systems while restricting easy modification of content.

A student downloads and uses an image from the internet for a school project without checking the license. This may violate:

Answer: Copyright law

Images are automatically protected by copyright, and using them without permission or proper licensing can constitute infringement.

What does 'cloud storage' primarily allow users to do?

Answer: Store and access files on remote servers via the internet

Cloud storage saves files on remote servers maintained by a provider, making them accessible from any internet-connected device.

In presentation software, what is the primary function of the 'Slide Master'?

Answer: To set a consistent layout, font, and design for all slides in a presentation

The Slide Master controls global formatting so changes apply uniformly across every slide in the presentation.

Which of the following BEST describes 'bandwidth' in the context of internet connectivity?

Answer: The maximum rate of data transfer across a network connection

Bandwidth refers to the maximum capacity for data transmission on a network connection, typically measured in Mbps or Gbps.

When a website URL begins with 'https://', the 's' indicates that the site uses:

Answer: Secure encryption via SSL/TLS to protect data in transit

The 'S' in HTTPS stands for Secure, indicating that SSL/TLS encryption protects data exchanged between the browser and server.