Intro to Computers Final Part 2

How can an attacker execute malware through a script?

A script can run a series of instructions to download and run malware

How is a worm different from a trojan?

A worm spreads through a network, whereas a trojan hides inside another program

On a desktop, the ____ is the window you are currently using, and it appears in front of any other open windows

Active windows

The news reports a security breach of credit card information at a large department store that has recently laid off many employees. Why should the store investigate the possibility of the breach being from an insider?

Because insiders sometimes create threats after incidents at the places of employment

Which of the these is an optical medium of storage?

Blue-ray disc

How can you protect personal information gathered by legitimate organizations?

Create a separate email account for receiving information from websites

A joystick is a pen-type input device used to draw and tap icons

False

When Liam went to print his presentation, the boot process established the connection to the printer, sent the presentation to the printer, and let other software know the printer was busy.

False

In Windows, you use _____ to reorder, move, and navigate between folders.

File explorer

How will you decide which browser security settings to allow and which ones to block?

I will need to review each browser security setting and use my best judgement

A(n) _____ is a small picture that represents a program, file, or hardware device.

Icon

During the boot process, what does the processor do after the computer circuits receive power?

It loads all startup programs

Aaron has started a food blog on which he wants to post his recipes. He wants to place a good quality image that corresponds to each cooking step. Which file format should he use so that users do not experience a lag in loading of the website because of high-quality images?

JPEG

What should you do the first time you save a file?

Name the file.

How can you display the main folders on a windows computer?

Open file manager

An operating system is also called

Platform

A ___ is a named collection of formats you apply to text in a word processing document.

Style

A CPU converts the data entered through the keyboard into output displayed on the monitor.

True

If you add a slideshow to play as your desktop theme, you have customized your system software

True

Local application can be accessed only on computers on which they are installed

True

Peripheral devices, like a USB flash drive, are generally connected to your computer through ports.

True

Which of the following is a necessary step in maintaining computer hardware?

Using a UPS or a surge processor

An organization has its employees working from home. Which type of software most likely includes collaboration features to help the employees work together onine?

Web apps

Anusha wants to use her computer, rather than handwriting the information on her notepad, to analyze her monthly expenses to make the job easier. Which of the following apps should she use?

a spreadsheet app to keep a record of her expenses, sort data, and make calculations.

When Florence joins her father's construction business, she realizes all the transactions are still done and maintained on paper. What should she do to establish a system where any data can be looked up immediately and transparency can be maintained?

create a database of company projects, customers and vendors

Creating a(n) _____ means copying files from a computer's hard drive and storing them in a remote location.

data backup

A trojan is a malicious program that uses a computer network to replicate

false

Big data is processed using relational databases.

false

To prevent a laptop from being stolen, you can use a surge processor

false

To protect your information and help you to remember passwords, use your social media account login information to log into another site

false

Technology can lead to all of the following behavioral risks EXCEPT _____.

higher satisfaction with life

Folder names should _____.

identify the content and purpose of the folder

When you save a Microsoft Office file to OneDrive, where are you saving it?

in a storage area located on a server

Andrew's company uses a special email program for communicating within the organization. What should the company do to ensure that its employees are able to access the inbox even when they are away from office?

make the program available as a web app

What type of window are you opening when you click the Start button on the Windows desktop, and then click the name of an app?

program window

What is the main purpose of an operating system?

to coordinate the resources and activities on a computer

Abe is creating a presentation and wants to grab the audience's attention with a visual effect when he moves from one slide to another. What should he add to the presentation?

transitions

A _____ protects your device against unauthorized access

virtual machine

Rafael has to type a report about class trip to the museum. Which of the following types of apps should he use to type the report?

word processor

Compressing a file is also called _____ the file

zipping