Computers101 - Internet and Windows Q2

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What is Wi-Fi?

A wireless Internet connection

Microsoft Word, Google Chrome, iTunes, and Adobe Photoshop are examples of __________.

Applications

Which of these email messages is most likely to be spam?

SweepsADay

You cannot get a computer virus if you install antivirus software.

False

What is a browser cookie?

It's a small piece of data that tracks your preferences on different websites.

Which of the following are types of computer hardware? Check all that apply.

Keyboard, Processor, Motherboard, Mouse, Hard drive

Windows, OS X, and Linux are examples of __________.

Operating systems

Which of the following payment methods are safe for online transactions? Check all that apply.

PayPal and similar online payment services, Credit card

__________ are messages that try to trick you into providing sensitive information.

Phishing scams

Which of the following are examples of common threats you may encounter online? Check all that apply.

Phishing, Malware, Spam

Which of the following are good ways to protect your computer? Check all that apply.

Plug it into a surge protector, Install antivirus software, Back up important files

There are three types of computers below. Which one is the laptop?

Should be the 2nd picture

Where would you check to see if a website is using a secure connection? Click on the correct location in the image of the web browser below:

The lock icon

Match the following:

Tower, Monitor, Keyboard, Mouse

Clicking ads and pop-ups could expose your computer to malware.

True

The things you share on social networking sites like Facebook are generally more public than things you share over email or instant messaging.

True

When something is saved to the cloud, it means it's stored on Internet servers instead of on your computer's hard drive.

True

Which of the following is NOT recommended when creating a strong password?

Using the same password for multiple accounts.

Which of the following would be considered a strong password?

p3MberLY%Av

RAM is like a computer's __________. while a hard rive is like a computer's __________.

short-term memory/long-term memory


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