Adventist Youth Honors Answer Book/Vocational/Internet

1. Define the following terms.
a. Internet.
A collection of approximately 60,000 independent, inter-connected networks that use the TCP/IP protocols and that evolved from ARPANet of the late '60s and early '70s. "The Net," is a worldwide system of computer networks providing reliable and redundant connectivity between disparate computers and systems by using common transport and data protocols.
b. World Wide Web (WWW).
Though "World Wide Web" (or simply Web for short) is a term frequently used (incorrectly) when referring to "The Internet", it has two major meanings: First, loosely used: the whole constellation of resources that can be accessed using Gopher, FTP, HTTP, telnet, USENET, WAIS and some other tools. Second, the universe of hypertext servers (HTTP servers), more commonly called "web servers", which are the servers that serve web pages to web browsers.
c. Chat Room.
A site on the World Wide Web where any number of computer users can type in messages to each other (chat) in real time, creating an online conversation. These messages usually appear on an area of the screen next to the user's nickname or handle (your online nickname or the name you go by in a chat room). Most chat rooms have a particular topic (which you are expected to discuss) but there are some that are purely for meeting other people.
d. Download.
To copy a file from a remote computer to your computer. There are a few methods of doing this on the Internet. HTTP, FTP and e-mail attachments are the most common. This term is also used when referring to moving pictures from a camera or other image device to a local computer.
e. Upload.
To move a digital file (such as a media file) from a local system to a server where it is stored for others to access or later retrieval. For example, web pages must be "uploaded" to a web server for them to be viewed on the World Wide Web.
The terminology for "upload" and "download" comes from the days of satellite communications. When an earth-bound terminal send data to the remote computer (the satellite), it was uploaded, as the direction of data travel was up. When the terminal received data from the satellite, it was downloaded, as the direction of data travel was down.
f. Website.
One or more files (pages) stored on a computer (a "server") that can be accessed via the Internet. Every website has a "home page", which is generally designed as the file visitors first see when coming to the site and which gives an idea of the site's contents. All files on a website usually contain textual or graphical "links" that can be clicked using an input device such as a mouse to move to other files, either within the site or on another one.
g. Email.
Email is similar to personal letters, only a lot faster. Email is used to send messages via your computer to friends and acquaintances around the world. Requires a computer, email software, an email account through an Internet Service Provider (ISP) and a modem. Technically, email (electronic mail) is the exchange of computer-stored messages by telecommunication. 
Most email messages usually contain text, but you can also send non-text files, such as graphic images and sound files as attachments. Email accounts for a large percentage of the total traffic over the Internet. An email address is easily identified by the '@' symbol, for instance webmaster@pathfindersonline.org, making identification of the domain it's attached to much easier - in this case pathfindersonline.org
h. Virus.
Throughout this honor, the term “virus” represents the traditional virus, as well as trojans, worms, and other malicious code.
2. Define the following terms and give examples of each.
a.Webmail / POP3 / IMAP mail.
All are methods / techniques for reading email.
These examples are accurate as of 10/2005. Please check Google.com or other search service to verify the accuracy of these examples currently.
b. Web browser.
A program used to view, download, upload, surf or otherwise access documents (pages) on the World Wide Web. Browsers can be text-based meaning they do not show graphics or images but most however are text and graphical based. Browsers read "marked up" or coded pages (usually HTML but not always) that reside on servers and interpret the coding into what we see "rendered" as a Web page. Examples: Microsoft Internet Explorer, Mozilla Firefox, and Netscape Navigator are examples of Web browsers.
c. IRC/IM (Instant Messenger) client.
Internet Relay Chat. A live chat area of the Internet in which real-time conversations among two or more people take place via special software. Each specific IRC channel begins with a # and is dedicated to a different area of interest. IRC is considered another part of the technology of the Internet the same way FTP, Telnet and the Web are.
An instant messenger is a client which allows instant text communication between two or more people through a network such as the Internet.
Examples include Windows Messenger, AOL Instant Messenger, ICQ client, Yahoo Messenger, and Jabber, as well as software programs that allow you to talk to friends on multiple “messenger” platforms simultaneously.
d. Streaming Media.
Video or audio transmitted over a network that users can begin to play immediately instead of waiting for the entire file to download. Typically a few seconds of data is sent ahead and buffered in case of network transmission delays. (Although some data is buffered to the hard drive, it is written to temporary storage and is gone once viewing is complete.) RealMedia, QuickTime and Windows Media are the most common streaming formats.
e. Search Engine &amp; Search Directories.
Internet search engines (e.g. Google, Bing) help users find web pages on a given subject. The search engines maintain databases of web sites and use programs (often referred to as "spiders" or "robots") to collect information, which is then indexed by the search engine. Similar services are provided by "directories," which maintain ordered lists of websites, e.g. Yahoo!
f. Antivirus software.
A computer program designed to detect and respond to malicious software, such as viruses and worms. Responses may include blocking user access to infected files, cleaning infected files or systems, or informing the user that an infected program was detected. Such tools should be included as part of the computing systems environment that the web services are delivered from. Examples include Norton Antivirus, McAfee Antivirus, Trendmicro Antivirus. Online FREE antivirus tools includes Trendmicro's Housecall, and freea-v.com .
1. These software programs are leaders in antivirus technology as of 10/2005. Please check with online resources or local computer/office supply stores for the latest versions and programs available.
g. Firewall.
A system designed to prevent unauthorized access to or from a private network. Firewalls can be implemented in both hardware and software, or a combination of both. Firewalls are frequently used to prevent unauthorized Internet users from accessing private networks connected to the Internet, especially intranets. All messages entering or leaving the intranet pass through the firewall, which examines each message and blocks those that do not meet the specified security criteria.
Examples include: ZoneAlarm, Microsoft Firewall, Norton Firewall, and many other free and for-pay packages.
3. Complete one of the following.
a. Write a brief 250-300 word history of the Internet..
Include date/events surrounding its origin, the major landmark events, the birth and growth of web browsers (such as Mosaic, Netscape, Internet Explorer), and what it is doing today. Remember, this is not a history of computers, but rather a brief history of the Internet. You should list at least 2 online resources from which you found information relevant to your report.
b. Present a 2-3 minute talk concerning the history of the internet..
If you choose this option, you will need to present the same information as in option a. It's OK to use notecards during the oral presentation so that you can follow your outline and not have to memorize dates and other facts.
4. Why is antivirus software important? Include in your answer.
a. What are some ways you can receive viruses via the Internet?
when you open an attached file in the email you received from unknown contact or even in chain email/message via internet. you also get viruses by clicking advertisements with pop-ups on your browsers. And you also get virus if you download any files that contains virus from the internet.
b. How is having up-to-date antivirus software important for keeping your computer files safe?
having up-to-date antivirus software is important, because it helps us keep tract of new viruses that our computer might get from the internet. if our antivirus software is updated, our files are kept safe.
c. How can not being protected lead to sharing the virus with other family and friends?
we might share a file to our friends or family through an email or device without knowing that the file contains virus. the virus might damage our friends or family's computer or even thumb drive that we use to share files that might contain virus.
d. What harm can a virus do to your computer or to other people’s computers?
Viruses can damage your files in the computer including software. Some viruses spread to other computers.
Many viruses completely take over the computer they infect and can be remotely controlled by the attacker. These attackers can then use the computer to send spam, or mount a Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS) attack against their target's web server or computer network. Sometimes these viruses record keystrokes on the infected computer so that they can capture usernames, passwords, and bank account numbers. This information can then be forwarded to the attacker who can either use the information or sell it to someone else.
5. In what ways do content filters(programs like Net Nanny™ or AOL Parental Control) protect your family? With your family, develop &amp; sign a Covenant of Family Internet Usage including the following elements.
An agreement ready to sign has been prepared for you on the third page of the pdf of the Internet Honor requirements on the Pathfinders website:
http://www.pathfindersonline.org/pdf/ayhonors/internet_a.pdf
6. Show your ability to navigate your way around the internet by demonstrating the following.
a. Visit at least 3 different websites (distinct domain names). Print out the front page of each site for your instructor..
To save paper, it is recommended that rather than printing hard-copies of web pages, that the Pathfinder open the three web pages in separate tabs in the browser. A tab can be opened usually by right-clicking on the link and selecting the "Open page in another tab" option. In Firefox, clicking the link with the center mouse button (or using both the left and right buttons at the same time) will open the page in a new tab. Once three tabs have been opened, the instructor can check that the requirement has been met on-screen, without printing anything.
c. Download a compressed file from the internet (tar, zip, etc.) to your hard drive and uncompress it and operate the program or file..
pcmagazine.com church websites such as http://plusline.org, http://iiw.org, and http://adventist.org
8. Memorize Philippians 4:8. How does this Bible text guide a Christian’s use of the internet?
Some questions to guide a small group discussion on this text: