Privacy and Security Flashcard

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A set of rules or procedures for transmitting data between electronic devices, such as computers. In order for computers to exchange information, there must be a preexisting agreement as to how the information will be structured and how each side will send and receive it.

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protocol

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An informal high-level description of the operating principle of a computer program or other algorithm.

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pseudocode

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An independent code module that fulfills some concrete task and is referenced within a larger body of program code. The fundamental role of a procedure is to offer a single point of reference for some small goal or task that the developer or programmer can trigger by invoking the procedure itself.

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procedure

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An electronic communications network. It allows computers anywhere in the world to link into other networks to find information, download files and share data (including pictures).

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internet

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A term for what can be found or accessed on the internet.

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online

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    Something that is unlike anything else; the only one of its kind.

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unique

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A privacy policy discloses: How a company shares your data, How a company uses your data, How a company gathers your data

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All of the above

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Which of the following are best practices for having a secure password?
- Creating a password that is long in length
- Using a password manager
- Creating a password that has a combination of letters, numbers, and special characters

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All of the above

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By checking the box on a privacy policy page, a company can legally use your data and information in all the ways disclosed, no matter what.

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False. It depends if the privacy policy allows you to opt in or out of sharing data.

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Use of a variety of instructional techniques to move students progressively toward stronger understanding and, ultimately, greater independence in the learning process.

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