Digital Literacy Flashcards
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What does 'cloud storage' mean?
Answer: Saving files on remote servers accessed via the internet
Cloud storage saves your files on internet-connected servers operated by a provider, making them accessible from any device.
A student wants to cite a website in a research paper. Which piece of information is LEAST important to record?
Answer: The font size used on the webpage
Font size is a visual design element and has no bearing on properly citing a web source.
Which of the following describes 'phishing'?
Answer: A fraudulent attempt to steal personal information by impersonating a trusted entity
Phishing is a social engineering attack where attackers pose as legitimate organizations to trick users into revealing credentials.
In a spreadsheet, which formula correctly sums the values in cells A1 through A10?
Answer: =SUM(A1:A10)
=SUM(A1:A10) is the standard spreadsheet function that adds all numeric values in that range.
What is a 'hyperlink'?
Answer: Clickable text or image that navigates to another location or resource
A hyperlink is interactive text or media that, when clicked, takes the user to another page, file, or location.
Which of the following behaviors puts your online accounts at greatest risk?
Answer: Using the same password for every website
Reusing the same password across sites means a breach on one site compromises all your other accounts.
What does 'bandwidth' refer to in the context of internet connections?
Answer: The maximum amount of data that can be transmitted per second
Bandwidth measures the maximum data transfer rate of a network connection, typically expressed in Mbps or Gbps.