Unit 2 Chapter 2: [Assessment] - Computers & The Internet
The best password to use is your name and birthday
False
The buttons, ports and slots are always on the back of the computer case
False
The more you update your browser, the easier it is for you to get hacked
False
Using an Antivirus will protect your computer 100% from malicious software such as viruses
False
Using email is quicker and easier than using chat
False
When measuring processor speed, a megahertz is much faster than a gigahertz
False
Yahoo Messenger ang Google hangouts are examples of online media services
False
You should always be afraid to use the internet
False
What does it mean to store your documents in the cloud
Files are stored on an internet server
Which item below is a wearable
Fitness Tracker
What lets you use your mouse to click icons, buttons, and menus
GUI
When someone tries to steal or access your information, it is called
Hacking
What should you keep up to date to avoid malware
All of the above
What is stored in the hard drive?
All of these
What risks can occur on the Internet
All of these
What risks can occur on the internet
All of these
What would you use to capture pictures and videos in digital format
Digital Camera
What should you do to ensure you are going to a trusted site, not a phoney site
Double-click the domain name
You will need this to do just about anything onilne
Email Address
You will need this to do just about anything online
Email address
Which key allows you to stop a function or action
Escape
What allows your computer to communicate over a network and access the Internet?
Ethernet Card
Select all of the most important things to consider when creating a password
- Never use personal information -Don't use the same password on every account -Random passwords are the strongest -Use a password longer than 6 characters
Word Processors Web browsers Media players Games
-Allows you to write -Is the tool you use -Used to listen to music -You can play on your computer
Select all of the Internet service providers in the list below
-Dial-up -Cable -Satellite -DSL
Select all of the reasons to use the cloud
-File storage -File sharing -Backing up data
What can you do on the Internet
-Go to school - Watch TV - Social Media - Shopping - Email - Pay bills
To stay save and avoid malware programs you should
-Install antivirus software -Run updates -Avoid sus looking ads
Select the items below that are a computer
-Laptop -Server -Calculator -Tablet
Select all of the peripherals in the list below.
-Microphone -Scanner -Headphones -Printer
Select all of the ways to avoid being scammed online
-Never send money -Trust your best judgement
Select all ways to avoid being scammed online
-Never send money -Trust your best judgement
Choose the types of software that are known as antiviruses programs
-Norton -Kasperesky -McAfee
Select all that may be a suspicious link to malware
-Pop-up System messages You've won a prize Clickbait Prompted to download
Select all of the correct answers. When you create a new password, it should be
-Strong -Difficult -Long -Easy for you to rememebr
The internet uses
All of the above
To avoid losing files if something happens to your computer you should
Back up the files on your computer to an external hard drive or "the cloud"
A global network can only connect 1000 computers at a time
False
A laptop computer does not have the same components as a desktop
False
Whenever you press a key, click the mouse, or start an application, you're sending instructions to which computer part?
CPU/Processor
Brian12kate5 is a strong password
False
If you are unsure whether a website or download is safe, you should open or download it and inspect it
False
If your email is a web based service, you can only read it on your home computer
False
It's very hard to avoid malware on your computer
False
Mac computers will never get Malware
False
Phones, tablets, and MP# players do not run operating systems
False
What do malicious sites often use to trick users
Deceptive web address
What are the applications on your computer called
Desktop Applications
Which ISP service has traditionally been the least expensive
Dial-up
What symbol is displayed in the address bar that shows you the site is safe to enter your personal information
Lock
What means the data is still saved even if you turn the computer off or unplug it?
Long-term Storage (Hard Drive)
Software that is designed to damage your computer or gain unauthorized access is known as
Malware
Viruses, spyware, Trojan horses are known as types of
Malware
Wgat is the operating system on an IBM computer
Microsoft Windows
What is not an example of computer software
Motherboard
Without a/an ______, ca computer is useless
Operating System
Adobe and Photoshop and Pixlr are use for
Photo editing
What button is this on your computer
Power
What software can only be modified by the company that owns it
Proprietary
What is a hardware device that allows you to connect several computers and other devices to a single Internet connection
Router
What is a hardware device that allows you to connect several computers and other devices to a single internet connection
Router
Where are websites stored on the internet
Server
What can help you connect and share with friends online?
Social Networking websites
What type of modem is needed for dial-up internet access
Telephone modem
What do you use to control the pointer on a laptop
Trackpad
What are phishing scams trying to do
Trick you into providing personal information
A search engine makes it easier to find information online
True
A web browser is not the internet
True
Computer hardware is all of the physical parts of a computer system
True
Dropbox and Google Drive are examples of file storage
True
Internet speeds are usually measured in megabits per second
True
Junk email will often copy a company logo to make the email look more real
True
Many email providers will use a spam filter to check your mail for malicious emails
True
Using the internet comes with certain risk that you should be prepared for
True
Using the internet comes with certain risks that you should be prepared for
True
Windows and Mac Operating Systems both have built in scans that can help protect your computer
True
You can run a Google Safe browsing diagnostic on a site to see if it is a safe site
True
You can run a Google safe browsing diagnostic on a site to see if it is a safe sit
True
You can stream video directly from the Internet
True
Your web browser has built-in security features to help protect your computer
True
Which port will you plug a mouse into
USB
What is the operating system created by Microsoft
Windows
Can computers give you a false sense of security
Yes
