Understanding Computers, Chapter 1

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Review 2 Chapters 7, 8, 9
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Chapter 7

• Define a network and its purpose.
• Explain how communications technologies are used
  in our every day lives.
• Understand the various topologies and
  architectures a computer network might use.
• Explain the difference between a LAN, a WAN, and
  a PAN, and between an intranet, an extranet, and
  the Internet.
• Name specific types of wired and wireless
  transmission media and explain how they transmit
  data.
• Understand what protocols are and what they do.
• List several types of networking hardware and
  explain the purpose of each.

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Chapter 8

• Discuss how the Internet evolved and what it is
  like today.
• Describe device and connection options for
  connecting to the Internet, as well as some
  considerations to keep in mind when selecting an
  ISP.
• Understand how to effectively search for
  information on the Internet.
• Explain several different types of applications
  other than web browsing and email that require
  the internet in order to function.
• Discuss censorship and privacy and how they are
  related to Internet use.

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Chapter 9

• Explain why computer users should be concerned
  about network and Internet security.
• List several examples of unauthorized access,
  unauthorized use, and computer sabotage.
• Explain how access control systems, firewalls,
  antivirus software, and encryption protect
  against unauthorized access, unauthorized use,
  and computer sabotage.
• Discuss online theft, identity theft, Internet
  scams, spoofing, phishing, and other types of dot
  cons.

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