Computer Abbreviations
The address of a web page, the Universal Resource Locator, is commonly abbreviated as what?
What is the "URL"
This piece of hardware carries out the instructions of a computer program by performing the basic arithmetic, logical, control and input/output (I/O) operations specified by the instructions.
What is a "central processing unit (CPU)"?
'Firefox', 'Chrome', and 'Safari' are what type of computer software?
What is a "Web browser"
Popular computer brands like Apple, Dell and Microsoft started their offices from which place?
Which type of cyberattack is known as “digital kidnapping?”
What is "ransomware"
What does the letter “S” stand for in the Web terminology “HTTPS”?
What is "Secure"
This piece of hardware will keep your processor cool and running.
What is a "Heat Sink"?
'.xls' is a file extension used in which application?
What is "MS Excel"
Which computer company invented the first floppy disks, hard disk drives, and DRAMS?
What is "IBM"
Which type of cyber attack comes via text message?
What is "Smishing"
What does GUI stand for?
What is "Graphical User Interface"
This piece of hardware is a short term memory device that allows you to run multiple programs at a time.
What was Microsoft’s first programming language?
What is "MS Basic"
Which company invented the USB port?
What is "Intel Corporations"
Which type of cyber attack comes via email?
What is "Phishing"
What is the non-abbreviated name for a PDF?
What is "Portable Document Format"
This piece of hardware contains just enough energy to save your BIOS settings.
What is a "CMOS Battery"?
What type of applications are available to users on a trial basis only for a limited period of time?
What is "Shareware"
What was Apple’s first pre-assembled computer called?
What is "The Apple-1"
This type of attack is designed to hinder the normal operation of a website, or other network resource
What is a "Denial of Service(DOS) attack"
What is the name USB Port short for?
What is "Universal Serial Bus" Port
This piece on a modern motherboard will allow your video card to fit into your motherboard.
What is a "PCI slot or PCIe"?
What was the name of the first Web Browser?
What is "WorldWideWeb"
What does the multinational information technology name “HP” stand for
What is "Hewlett-Packard"
What was the first computer virus called?
What is "The Creeper"