History Of What Is The Internet

Published Date: 02 Nov 2017

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Unit 3 Assignment

Outcomes addressed in this activity

Describe the origin of the internet

Explain various multimedia files found on the Web

Discuss how to search the internet effectively

Course Outcomes practiced in this unit:

IT190-2: Describe the basic components of a computer network.

GEL-7.1: Identify the ethical issues within the field of study.

Do not forget, whenever you look up information, you need to cite your sources! Please copy and paste the full URL of any website you use in researching your answers to the following questions. If you use your book, please place the page number from your book in parentheses next to the answer.

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Unit 3 Assignment requirements:

Do a search for Warriors of the Net. You should be able to find a movie that is approximately thirteen minutes long describing how the internet works.

The Router directs information to different locations on the network.What is the purpose of the router?

To block unwanted entry into a network. As well as prevents sensitive information from leaving the network.What is the purpose of the firewall?

The internet is a pathway of inter connected networks around the world.

It is replaced by another type of reply.What happens when an IP acknowledgment is not received?

What is the internet?

Using the internet for academic research.

Some people think it is fun to miss lead others on information and facts. These types of websites are considered to be unreliable do to the fact that the information can be changed by other users before the information can be verified. As a result miss leading people into thinking the information to be factual.Why are wikis, forums and blogs not considered valid sources for academic research? Minimum 50 words.

Authority: a reputable source, Bias: Look for sites that don’t give you one side of the story, Relevance: look for information pertaining to the subject at hand, Audience: as for the way the site is presented, Links: Are the links provided working and do they pertain to the subject of your search.What criteria should you evaluate in determining whether a website is appropriate for research? Give a brief explanation of each criteria.

Social networking sites such as Facebook and Twitter are becoming very popular.

FacebookWhat social networking sites do you use?

You should not post personal information like your Social Security number or inappropriate photo’s such as nude pictures.Whether you use social networking sites or not, what type of information should you avoid posting on these sites?

LinkedInWhat networking sites can be used for developing professional contacts?

Copyright violations and plagiarism are serious concerns in today’s society due to the easy availability of information. Do an internet search for plagiarism and copyright.

Copyright is exclusive rights given to the creator. A violation is to copy and distribute without permission from the creator.What is copyright? Give an example of a copyright violation.

Plagiarism is an act of fraud. It involves both stealing someone else's work and lying about it afterward. This is an Example of it. I copied and pasted this from http://plagiarism.org/plagiarism-101/what-is-plagiarismWhat is plagiarism? (Hint: We studied this in Unit 1) Give an example of plagiarism.

Plagiarism deals with written content, and Copyrights deal with audio and video content.What is the difference between a copyright violation and plagiarism?

Thinking about your final project (Project 9): In this unit you learned about the internet. Think about how you will implement security measures within your company related to the internet and e-mail.

I’d use a client based because you have more security options.Will you use a client based e-mail program or a web-based e-mail program? Why?

No. E-mail’s work just as good and the information is traceable. Phones and intercoms system’s can be used for instant contact.Will your company use an instant messaging program? Why or why not? If yes, which one will you use?

Yes. Sharing of company information on these types of sites will not be tolerated.Will you implement a policy regarding sharing of company related information on social networking sites, blogs, or vlogs?

I would have to say Firefox. I feel you have more options and it’s easier to use.What web browser will you recommend your company use? Why?

Yes. You are at work, you are to be working.In the computer use policy, will you monitor employee e-mails and internet usage? Why or why not?

Review the grading rubric below before beginning this activity.

Project 3 grading rubric =50 points

Requirements

Maximum points possible for satisfactory completion of task =

Points earned by student

1. Internet Hardware

0-10 points

2. Internet Research

0-10 points

3. Social networking

0-10 points

4. Copyright

0-10 points

Prepare for your final assignment

0-10 points

Total (Sum of all points)

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