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What is another computer term for selecting or blocking text?
showing
displaying
highlighting
headlining
2
A secure path over the Internet that provides users a secure way to access a private network
VPN
MAN
PAN
WAN
3
A device that protects a computer system from damage due to electrical fluctuation.
breaker box
case
power protector
surge supressor
4
A program designed to find private information on a computer and then send that information
worm
a search and send
hardare
spyware
5
A software program installed without without the user's knowledge designed to cause harm is a _
virus
firewall
worm
security software
6
Device with a built in battery that provides power to a computer when the electricity goes out.
uninterruptible power supply
back up pack
ruggedized device
surge supressor
7
A technology that encrypts everything on a storage medium without any user interaction is ____.
security case
self-encrypting hard drive
encrypt-a-code
full disk encryption
8
To request you be removed from marketing activities or that your info. not be shared is to ___
wipe out
opt out
ground out
time out
9
The complete malfunction of a computer is called _______
hardware loss
system failure
system crashing
digital disaster
10
Providing a unique biological characteristic for identification
biometric access system
ID badge
fingerprint coding
phishing
11
A webite set up that looks legitimate but isn't and collects private info.
bot
spoofed Web site
duplicate database
twin site
12
A collection of data about people that is stored in a large database & used for marketing
government database
comprehensive collection
marketing database
unlimited data
13
A written plan describing the steps a company will take following the occurrence of a disaster.
An employee handbook
A code of conduct
A communication protocol
A disaster recovery plan
14
The act of breaking into a computer or network is called _______.
war drving
cyberbullying
denial of service attack
hacking
15
Teenagers bullying other teenagers via the Internet is called ___
cyberbullying
online harassment
digital deception
cyberstalking
16
The use of an email message that appears to come from a legitimate organization is called
phishing
pharming
denial of service
masquerading
17
A fraud or scam carried out through the Internet is a ___
Trojan horse
spam
dot con
online offense
18
a malicious program designed to spread rapidly to a large # of computers by sending copies
trojan horse
virus
worm
bacteria
19
What are the physical parts of a computer called?
software
CPU
hardware
firmware
20
Which of the following is an example of a spreadsheet cell range?
C1 + C2
Value
Label
B6:B18
21
When a computer user either uses copy or cut & paste, where is the copied information stored?
computer board
bulletin board
clipboard
cyberspace
22
A tool that automatically sorts incoming email messages based on specific criteria.
email filter
junk mail suppressor
sort and send
eliminator
23
Using electronic means to collect a variety of information about an individual is called ___
database download
electronic profiling
technology
computer collection
24
Bar where data entered from the keyboard is displayed as it is entered into a spreadsheet cell?
Formula bar
Toolbar
Operator
Cell address
25
Which is NOT computer hardware?
Monitor
Software
CD drive
Printer
26
What word processing feature has the ability to check the document for misspelled words?
Spell check
Speller
Word Recognizer
Thesaurus
27
When an item purchased through an online auction is misrepresented by the seller it is . .
bait and switch
online auction fraud
cyberfraud
auction authenticity fraud
28
Computer term refers to a unique set of characters that secure entry into a program or device?
password
ID
keyword
catchphrase
29
Watching a movie from hulu on your school computer during class would be considered _____.
hacking
electronic profiling
unauthorized use
war driving
30
When an item purchased through an online auction is never delivered it is called ____
online robbery
bot
online auction fraud
Internet scheme
31
A terrorist launching an attack against the power grids in NYC would be an example of a(n) ___.
pharming
pharming
phishing
cyberterrorism
32
What do computer users call the "preset conditions" of the software that it can be restored to?
softlifting
defrag
default settings
restore mode
33
What are the symbols called that computer users use to express their feelings?
ideogram
emoticons
smileys
winkeys
34
Unsolicited, bulk email sent over the Internet is called _____.
mass mailing
free-ad
spam
trash filler
35
A computer that is controlled by a hacker or other computer criminal is called a ___.
bot
robot
possessed computer
puppet
36
When someone obtains enough information about a person to be able to masquerade as that person
keylogging
license fraud
identity theft
info interception
37
A secret word or character combination associated with an individual
secret code
username
password
passkey
38
Feature that causes all text to fit within a defined margin automatically without hitting enter
Word processing
Alignment
Type size
Word wrap
39
What is the computer term for reducing the size of an open window?
miniaturizing
minisculing
minimalizing
minimizing
40
Which statement best describes a database program?
Forecasts and predicts
A source of correct spelling
Organizes and stores information
Used primarily for calculations
41
A ruggedized device would least likely be used by a ___
military personnel
construction worker
physician
police officer
42
Driving in a car with a computer looking for unsecured Wi-Fi networks to connect to is called _
mobile searching
War driving
Wi-Fi piggybacking
VoIP
43
To explain acceptable computer use to employees, many organizations publish guidelines called _
user manual
code of conduct
behavioral contract
botnet
44
Any type of malicious software can be considered - - - .
tableware
hacking
spam
malware
45
A personalized phishing scheme targeted at an individual.
spear phishing
fishing for data
pharming
spear fishing
46
Software that can be used to record an individual's computer usage is called ___
video surveillance
presence technology
employee monitoring
computer monitoring software
47
An attack of sabotage that attempts to flood a server with so many requests it shuts down
denial of service attack
botnet
bottleneck
overflow
48
What is the most commonly used keyboard arrangement?
QWERTY
Sumerian
Numeric
Alphabetic
49
What is the term for a full set of characters of one typeface and size?
character
copy
lettering
font
50
How would you organize a database of prices from expensive to cheapest using the price field?
Search all prices
Sort in descending order
Do a query of prices
Sort in ascending order
51
A double space contains
one blank line
three blank lines
four blank lines
two blank lines
52
Which is a type of network?
CPU
ROM
LAN
ALU
53
Using electronic means to collect in-depth information about a person is called __
spyware
hacking
identity theft
electronic profiling
54
Repeated threats between adults carried out via email, Facebook, or Twitter is ___
electronic profiling
hacking
cyberstalking
cyberbullying
55
Stealing a actual computer or gaining unauthorized access to data is ______
data compiling
robber barring
a hack attack
data theft
56
Technology enabling one computing device to locate & identify the status of another device
computer availability
computer monitoring
presence technology
system surveillence
57
To overwrite a disk several times so that the data on it cannot be removed is to ____
carbon copy
rerun
wipe
erase
58
Wi-Fi piggybacking is ___.
using a public hotspot
accessing someones unsecured Wi-Fi with their permission
accessing Wi-Fi on an airplane
accessing someones unsecured Wi-Fi without authorization
59
The computer term used when software has been infected or computer programs are damaged
infection
germ
disease
virus
60
Any illegal act involving a computer is classified as a(n) __________.
felony
cybercrime
misdemeanor
hacking
61
A method of scrambling the contents of an email message to make it unreadable if intercepted.
circuit switching
coding
encryption
packet switching
62
A policy, commonly posted on a company's website that explain how personal info. will be used.
computer use policy
privacy policy
employee agreement
truth in reporting statement
63
What is the name for programs or instructions used to operate a computer?
software
application
spreadsheet
courseware
64
What are the dimensions of a standard sheet of paper?
9 x 13"
8 1/2 x 11"
8 X 11"
10 x 14"
65
A mathematical operation that is built into a spreadsheet to perform shortcut calculations
Value
Function
Label
Formula
66
The use of closed-circuit security cameras to monitor activities is called ____
spyware
video surveillance
computer monitoring
spam
67
Using spoofed domain names to reroute traffic intended for a commonly used website
spear phishing
alternate route conversion
phishing
pharming
68
Requires the person requesting access to use a smart card for ID purposes
possessed knowledge access system
firewall
war driving
possessed object access system
69
A standard word contains five strokes; keying 60 strokes in 1 minute = a GWAM score of?
25 GWAM
15 GWAM
20 GWAM
12 GWAM
70
What software combines text, graphics, animation, video and audio?
Graphics
Spreadsheet
Integrated software
Multimedia
71
What input device controls the position of the cursor on the screen and selects menu items?
Mouse
CPU
Disk
Modem
72
A collection of hardware and/or software that protects a computer from unauthorized access is _
WAN protection
a firewall
switch-ware
security suite
73
A unique digital code attached to a file or email to verify the identity of the sender is a(n)
digital signature
digital certificate
UDC
password
74
The state of being concealed or free from unauthorized intrusion.
data breach
blocked
solitude
privacy
75
An alternate location equipped with computers necessary to keep a business' operations going
remote access system
bunker
offline access system
hot site
76
Key on computer keyboard allows the user to move the cursor a predetermined number of spaces?
End
Page Up
Insert
Tab
77
A type of malware that masquerades as something else - usually an application program.
Roman chariot
fraud - ware
virus
Trojan horse
78
A malware program that records every keystroke on a computer is called a ____
botnet
typecollector
keylogger
strokesecure program
79
A firewall, protection against spyware, and protection against online fraud are examples of ___
spam
security software
malware
phishing
80
Software which protects against computer viruses and malware is called ___.
spyware
antivirus software
policing protocol
Virus buster