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Why do Windows computers get the most viruses?
Other operating systems are 100% secure.
Windows presents hackers the biggest challenge.
Windows is the most installed operating system.
Hackers hate Microsoft.
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True or False: This is the correct position for your hands on the keyboard.
True
False
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What advantages do Apple Computer's technology solutions offer?
Ease of Use
Low Cost
Customer Support
High Quality Applications
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What is this?
Hard Drive
Power Supply
CPU
RAM
5
What desktop operating system is most likely to get infected by a computer virus?
Linux
Mac OS
Windows Phone
Microsoft Windows
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What are examples of a computer input devices?
A wired keyboard
A Bluetooth Mouse
A Color Laser Printer
A Wacom Tablet
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What is RAM used for?
Stores Applications While in Use
Stores Fixed Hardware Settings
Stores Users Saved Files and Programs
Powers the Computer
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In Scratch where does the command "Ask" put the response?
Depends on the Game
In a named "variable"
In the first item of a "List"
In the "Answer"
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What are some symptoms of "Internet Addiction?"
Feelings of Depression
All of the Above
Low Self Esteem
Feelings of Anger
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Why might some teachers be worried about artificial intelligence?
Very Real Threat of Killer Zombie Robots
Fear of the Unknown
Students will use AI to cheat
Identity of AI Programmers Unknown
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In Technology, which two fields promise the most jobs?
Graphic Arts
Artifical Intelligence
Cybersecurity
Web Site Development
12
What is an example of a search engine that respects privacy?
Instagram
Duck Duck Go
Bing
Google Search
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What are the advantage of Linux operating systems?
Hardware Choices
All of the Above
Low Cost
Privacy and Security
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What is NOT a reason to adopt Linux as your O/S?
Company Support
Security & Privacy
Cost
Hardware Choices
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What is (are) the biggest criticism(s) of Chromebooks?
Too Expensive
Applications too limited
Poor Security
Operating System Expires
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What is this?
A Static Hard Drive
A Magnetic Hard Drive
An Old CD Player
RAM
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Which is not a computer programming language?
Swift
Scratch
Python
ASCII
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Which of the following is a guideline for properly naming files and folders?
Use short, simple, unique file names.
Use a numbering scheme instead of words.
Use all capital letters for folder names.
Use special characters or symbols instead of spaces.
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Which of the following is a desktop operating system?
Google Android
Mac OS
Zoom
Apple iOS
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Which file name extension is associated with Scratch?
.mp3
.html
.sb3
.txt
21
"Strong" Computer/Internet Passwords should...
All of the Above.
Should mix letters, case (upper/lower), numbers, and punctuation.
Be comprised of common words.
Be a least 12 characters.
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What is NOT a reason to avoid "Big Tech" solutions?
Possible Information Bias
Cost
Risk to Personal Privacy
To Many Technical Flaws
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What is NOT an example of an "open source" application
Krita
MS Office
Libre Office
Audacity
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Two examples of a commonly used web browsers are:
MS Edge
Google Chrome
Microsoft Outlook
MS Windows
25
To Transfer files from an iPad to your Windows laptop, you could...
All of the Above.
Use the iPad App "Documents by Readdle" to wirelessly transfer.
Use Apple Airdrop.
Log into Your Google Account and Save to your Google Drive.
