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1
What is router?
Hardware that connects a lot of computers together
A program used to brows the web.
The rate that information travels
A security system on your computer.
2
Which of the following will reduce the amount of data you use?
Turn down the screen brightness
Stream video in High Definition (HD)
Stream Video in Standard Definition (SD)
Only browse the internet late at night
3
Which of these is a peripheral device?
tower
keyboard
scanner
monitor
4
The cloud is basically:
a network storage space
a big mystery
the internet
a hard drive
5
Which is NOT true about viruses?
viruses may gather personal information
viruses can be downloaded from websites
viruses could erase or corrupt data
viruses cannot be removed
6
What computer threat locks a computer and sends a demand for money to unlock it?
virus
Ransomware
Trojan horse
Phishing attack
7
What does HTTPS indicate?
government monitored site
insecure website
secure website
website with potential threats
8
Which is an example of a cloud-based app?
Microsoft Word
Google Doc
TextEdit
Notepad
9
The mouse can be replaced on a tablet with the following options EXCEPT which one?
stylus
gestures
pencil
touch
10
Cloud computing must have an internet connection
False
True
11
What causes a game to slow after taking several pictures on a Smart phone?
a virus
not enough memory
the game is outdated
not enough storage
12
What is a modem?
Hardware that connects a computer to the Internet.
The address of a website.
A security system on your computer
This connects a lot of computers together.
13
The best ways to keep users and devices free from security threats, EXCEPT:
open attachments as long as they sound safe
don't click on pop-up ads on websites
install and keep anti-virus program up-to-date
never open an attachment from a stranger
14
Which is NOT a likely reason for updates?
an enhancement
a fix for a bug
a fix for a security risk
for marketing
15
Which device CANNOT be paired to a computer wirelessly?
wireless printer
CD drive
wireless keyboard
Bluetooth speakers
16
What should be used with social media to help protect your personal identity?
privacy settings
secret identities
Padlock
private groups
17
What is used to keep files on a device?
tower
memory
storage
brain
18
Which two behaviors are examples of appropriate online etiquette?
Use proper punctuation and formatting
Post only emoticons instead of words
Post sarcastic comments so others will think you're funny
Be respectful
19
Which type of system should be used to reorganize a desktop?
system with vague references
numeric system
system with meaningful and logical names
metric system
20
Computer Storage is measured in:
meters
gigabytes & terabytes
inches
centimeters
