Digital Literacy Flashcards
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What does it mean when a website displays a 'cookie consent' banner?
Answer: The site is requesting permission to store small data files on your device to track activity
Cookies are small files stored on your device; consent banners inform users and, in many regions, legally require permission to use them.
Which type of software license allows users to freely use, modify, and distribute the software?
Answer: Open-source license
Open-source licenses grant users the right to view, modify, and redistribute the source code, often with few restrictions.
A student accidentally deletes an important file on a school computer. What should be checked FIRST?
Answer: The Recycle Bin or Trash
Deleted files are typically moved to the Recycle Bin (Windows) or Trash (Mac) before being permanently removed.
What is 'two-factor authentication' (2FA)?
Answer: A security process requiring two separate forms of verification to access an account
2FA adds a second verification step (such as a text code) beyond a password, significantly reducing unauthorized access.
Which of the following best describes a 'domain name'?
Answer: The human-readable address of a website that maps to an IP address
A domain name (e.g., google.com) is a human-friendly label that the Domain Name System translates into a numeric IP address.
When a file is described as '1.5 GB', what does 'GB' stand for?
Answer: Gigabyte — approximately one billion bytes of data
GB stands for gigabyte, a unit of digital storage equal to approximately one billion bytes (1,024 megabytes).
Which practice is considered GOOD digital citizenship?
Answer: Giving credit to original creators when sharing their content
Good digital citizenship includes respecting intellectual property and giving credit to creators whose work you share.