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Cambridge IGCSE Computer Science

5The internet and its uses

The internet and its uses in Cambridge IGCSE Computer Science: what the syllabus expects you to know, the learning objectives and how to practise.
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  • Cookies: session and persistent

    25 min

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  • The internet, the web, URLs, HTTP(S), browsers and DNS

    35 min

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  • Digital currency and blockchain

    25 min

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  • Authentication and access control

    30 min

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  • Cyber attacks and computer crime

    35 min

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  • Firewalls, proxy servers, SSL and safe habits

    35 min

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  • Malware and anti-malware software

    30 min

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The internet and its uses: sample question

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A news website shows its pages in English every time Tatenda visits, because he chose English a month ago. What kind of cookie stores this choice?

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