CIS Unit 2 - Internet Safety Quiz, Computer Basics Quiz, Basic Computer Skills quiz

What is Wi-Fi?

A type of wireless network, A wireless Internet connection

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

Applications

If you're driving a car, what is the safest way to use your mobile device?

Avoid using mobile devices entirely

True or False: Clicking ads and pop-ups like the one shown in this image could expose your computer to malware. Image "Fix PC Errors! Download or scan Now"

True

True or False: 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. Group of answer choices

True

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

Viruses, Phishing, Spyware

The computer's main circuit board is called a ________.

Motherboard

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.

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

Ram, Hard drive, Keyboard, Processor, mother board

RAM is like a computer's ________, while a hard drive is like a computer's ________.

Short Term memory / Long Term Memory

True or False: If you block tracking cookies in your browser, websites will be unable to track you.

False

True or False: You cannot get a computer virus if you install antivirus software.

False

What does GUI stand for?

Graphical User Interface

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

Including numbers, symbols, and special characters.

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:

Lock

What is software?

any set of instructions that tells the hardware what to do

Which of the following passwords is the strongest?

c^72j5pyR#% , [email protected], p3MberLY%Av

Windows, OS X, and Linux are examples of

operating systems

What is a browser cookie?

A small piece of data that tracks your preferences on different websites

Which feature is being used in this image? Image "Click pad"

Touchpad

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

Phishing scams

To see if a website is using a secure connection, what should you look for? Select all that apply.

"https" at the very beginning of the URL, A lock icon to the left of the URL

When shopping online, which payment method is generally safest?

Credit cards

What is an Ethernet port used for?

Connecting to the Internet

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

TRUE