For Gregnn. As discussed. use the attched answerr sheets. use MLA formating and referencing where necessary
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aio12_doit_answersheet.docxChapter 12GO! Do It!
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Web browsers include security features and settings to help protect your computer as you browse the web. In this activity, you will examine and configure these settings for the desktop version of Internet Explorer.
3. On the General tab, verify that the correct home page is set. What is the home page? Some browser hijackers may change this. Under Browsing history, what type of information is stored? Click Delete. What options are available? Which options are checked by default? Click About deleting browsing history, and read the Help page. If this is your own computer, you may choose to delete some of these objects. Which would you choose? Donot delete anything in a school lab unless directed by your instructor. Close the Help window and Cancel the Delete Browsing History dialog box.
4. In the Internet Options dialog box, click the Security tab. In the Select a zone to view or change security settings box, click Internet, if necessary, and read the description below it. Click Local intranet, and read the description. How is the security level for this zone different from the Internet zone? Click Sites and then click Advanced. Are there any websites in this zone? If not, are there any that you believe should be there? Click Close and then Cancel.
5. Click Trusted sites, and read the description. How is the security level for this zone different from the Internet zone? Click Sites. Are there any websites in this zone? Click Close. You may be required to add your school website or learning management system (such as BlackBoard or Canvas) as a trusted site in order to use it effectively.
6. Click the Privacy tab. What is the Settings level set to? Slide the slider up and down, and read each description. How do you think increasing the level would affect your browsing experience? Click Sites. Are there any sites listed? Click OK.
7. Is the Pop-up Blocker on? Click Settings. Click Learn more about Pop-up Blocker. What is a pop-up? Even with the Pop-up Blocker turned on, you might see some pop-ups—why? Closethe Help window and the Pop-up Blocker Settings dialog box. In the Internet Options dialog box, click Cancel. Close your browser.
Print or submit your answer sheet electronically as directed by your instructor.
