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Spyware, Video Gaming Addiction, Netiquette, and Binary Numbers Jeopardy

Spyware, Video Gaming Addiction, Netiquette, and Binary Numbers Jeopardy. By Shoshana Davidoff-Gore, Laurel Easterling, Sophia Goldman, and Camille Radford. Spyware. What is Spyware?. Spyware is a computer program that can attatch itself to computers Spyware is designed to :

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Spyware, Video Gaming Addiction, Netiquette, and Binary Numbers Jeopardy

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  1. Spyware, Video Gaming Addiction, Netiquette, and Binary Numbers Jeopardy By Shoshana Davidoff-Gore, Laurel Easterling, Sophia Goldman, and Camille Radford

  2. Spyware

  3. What is Spyware? • Spyware is a computer program that can attatch itself to computers • Spyware is designed to : • track internet habits of users • bombard users with unwanted sale offers • generate traffic to the website that hosts the spyware. • Spyware is not designed to destroy a computer

  4. How Does Spyware Infiltrate a Computer? • Spyware can masquerade as a: • pop up prize window • browser add on • anti-spyware program that is appealing to the user. When clicked on, the spyware infiltrates the computer. • Spyware can also be downloaded in software programs • Spyware can be obtained in a drive-by download, where the computer automatically attempts to download itself to a user’s computer.

  5. What does Spyware Do? • It can effect the user and the efficiency of the computer by • hogging up RAM memory • creating excess ads so that the internet browser becomes useless • recording passwords and other private information. • Spyware can be prevented by: • using a spyware scanner prevent spyware • using a pop-up blocker to prevent ads containing spyware • being suspicious of installing new software • using an X to close pop-up windows • disabling Active-X, which allows certain programs to take on a computer.

  6. Video Gaming Addiction

  7. A person may be addicted to video games when they seclude themselves from family, friends, and general chores and work. • Denial is also usually a problem in an addict. • The problem with being an addict is the effect on one's life. Adults specifically will have issues with their families, jobs, relationships and life in general. • While stopping this addiction is difficult, there is help available: groups for addicts to talk about their addiction, psychological help, but first, acceptance. • Typically men under the age of 30 are the majority of video game addicts, but anyone able to use the game can be affected.

  8. Netiquette

  9. Netiquette • Netiquette combines the words “network” and “etiquette”. • It refers to the practices used on the internet to ensure politeness.

  10. Rules of Netiquette • Don’t post things that are hurtful to others. • Only post things that you are an expert on. • When emailing, copy as few people as possible. • Do not chastise others for their mistakes, we are all merely human. • Respect your power on the internet.

  11. Don’t publish private information. • Present information in an organized and concise fashion to help readers. • Always make yourself look good. • Always remember: • Only say what you would say to your grandmother.

  12. Who does netiquette apply to? • Netiquette applies to everyone who uses the internet or emails. • Why is netiquette important? • Netiquette helps to prevent misunderstandings and hurt feelings. • It also helps people to evaluate information. • It is polite.

  13. Common ways that netiquette is violated: • People post personal information. • People post mean things about others. • Information is disorganized or is incorrect.

  14. Binary Numbers

  15. Binary Numbers • Binary numbers are not made up numbers they are regular numbers just used in a different way. • The only numbers are 0 and 1 and are most commonly used in electrical and computer applications. • When you type in a number on the computer the only thing the computer sees are 0s and 1 the number that are represented with either 0 or 1 are 512,256,128,64,32,16,8,4,2,1. • If I wanted only the number 14 the computer would see 0,0,0,0,0,0,1,1,1,0.

  16. This is how you figure out the binary numbers for 14. 14-8=6 6-4=2 2-2=0 The binary number would be 0000001110.

  17. Spyware for $100 Which of the following is NOT a way to prevent spyware? • Using a pop-up blocker • Clicking on prize notifications • Using a spyware scanner • Disabling Active-X

  18. Spyware for $200 Spyware is NOT designed to: • Track the habits of internet users • Generate traffic to a host website • Bombard a user with unwanted ads • Destroy a computer

  19. Spyware for $300 Name three main devices that spyware masquerades as. • Browser add-ons, anti-spyware software, and pop up prize windows • Email promotions, browser add-ons, and free emoticons • Instant messaging services, anti-virus software, and online gaming downloads • Free music downloads, anti-spyware software, email promotions

  20. Spyware for $400 Spyware CANNOT do which of the following to a computer: • Slow the efficiency of a computer • Hog up memory on the computer • Create unwanted ads that render an internet server useless • Boost the anti-virus protection on a computer

  21. Spyware for $500 Which of the following is NOT a way that spyware can be obtained? • Drive by downloads • Downloading software containing spyware • Clicking on a pop-up notification that actually contains spyware • None of the above

  22. VGA for $100 What is a warning sign of video game addiction? Avoiding friends to play games Spending 4-5 hours playing video games a week Having more friends in real life than online Not owning a computer or gaming system

  23. VGA for $200 What is something that people do to overcome their addiction to video games? Throw away the computer and never buy another one Seek psychological help Not accept that they have a problem Allow “rewards” for good behavior, but then spiral back to addiction

  24. VGA for $300 What group of people make up the majority of video game addicts? Children under the age of 5 Female senior citizens over the age of 65 Everyone regardless of age Males under the age of 30

  25. VGA for $400 What are problems for compulsive gaming for adults? Play games so often they do not do their job, so they lose their job Use the games to distance themselves from family which leads to a divorce Both A and B Neither A or B

  26. VGA for $500 What is a danger of a child playing 4-5 hours of video games a day? There is nothing wrong with a child playing that amount a day The child may not participate in homework, and therefore fail in school The child will have many friends because of the online world None of the above

  27. Netiquette for $100 What is netiquette? A made up word. The combination of the words “etiquette” and “network”. A practice used on the internet to ensure politeness. Both B and C.

  28. Netiquette for $200 Which of the following is NOT an acceptable part of netiquette? Private information should not be shared. Information should be displayed in an organized fashion. Chastising others for making mistakes. Make yourself look good.

  29. Netiquette for $300 When should netiquette be observed? Never. It is not important at all. It is not always necessary and should only be observed occasionally. Only on social networking sites. Netiquette should always be observed, no matter what type of site a user is on.

  30. Netiquette for $400 Which is NOT a common way that netiquette is violated? People post mean comments about others. Information is presented in a haphazard way. Only as few people as possible are copied in an email. People post things that they would never say to their grandmother.

  31. Netiquette for $500 What question might you ask yourself before posting on your blog? • Would I say this to my grandmother? • Why do I care? This is my blog. • No questions, I just post. • Is this going to make me popular?

  32. BinaryNumbers for $100 What are binary numbers? A) 5and 6 B) 1and 0 C) 0and2 D) 9and 7

  33. Binary Numbers for $200 Why do we use binary numbers ? A) to make the computer more complicated B) to make the computer more complex C) no reason at all D) to simplify the computer

  34. Binary Numbers for $300 What is the binary number for 1023 ? A) 1111111111 B) 1001001101 C) 0011100011 D) 1110000110

  35. Binary Numbers for $400 How do computers use binary numbers? A) the computer see 0,1 for the numbers you actually typed in B) the letters represent numbers C) they don’t D) all of the above

  36. Binary Numbers for $500 • What is the number 1111000100? • A) 9,000 • B) 358 • C) 964 • D) 890

  37. Correct! Good job. Return to game.

  38. Sorry! Wrong answer. Return to question. Spyware for $100 Spyware for $200 Spyware for $300 Spyware for $400 Spyware for $500

  39. Sorry! Wrong answer. Return to question. VGA for $100 VGA for $200 VGA for $300 VGA for $400 VGA for $500

  40. Sorry! Wrong answer. Return to question. Netiquette for $100 Netiquette for $200 Netiquette for $300 Netiquette for $400 Netiquette for $500

  41. Sorry! Wrong answer. Return to question. Binary Numbers for $100 Binary Numbers for $200 Binary Numbers for $300 Binary Numbers for $400 Binary Numbers for $500

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