Computer Abbreviations
The address of a web page, the Universal Resource Locator, is commonly abbreviated as what?
That 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.
That is a "central processing unit (CPU)".
'Firefox', 'Chrome', and 'Safari' are what type of computer software?
That is a "Web browser".
Popular computer brands like Apple, Dell and Microsoft started their offices from which place?
In a "Garage".
Which type of cyberattack is known as “digital kidnapping?”
That is "ransomware".
Where does the letter “S” stand for in the Web terminology “HTTPS”?
S in HTTPS stands for "Secure".
This piece of hardware will keep your processor cool and running (it's not a cooler or fan).
That is a "Heat Sink".
'.xls' is a file extension used in which application?
MS Excel
Which computer company invented the first floppy disks, hard disk drives, and DRAMS?
That is "IBM".
Which type of cyber attack comes via text message?
That is "Smishing".
What does GUI stand for?
That is "Graphical User Interface".
This piece of hardware is a short term memory device that allows you to run multiple programs at a time.
That is "Random-acess memory(RAM)".
What was Microsoft’s first programming language?
That is "MS Basic". (of Visual Basic, reken ik ook goed).
Which company invented the USB port?
That is "Intel Corporations".
Which type of cyber attack comes via email?
That is "Phishing".
What is the non-abbreviated name for a PDF?
That is "Portable Document Format".
This piece of hardware contains just enough energy to save your BIOS settings.
That is a "CMOS Battery".
What type of applications are available to users on a trial basis only for a limited period of time?
That is "Shareware".
What was Apple’s first pre-assembled computer called?
That is "The Apple-1".
This type of attack is designed to hinder the normal operation of a website, or other network resource
That is a "Denial of Service(DOS) attack".
What is the name USB Port short for?
That is "Universal Serial Bus" Port.
This piece on a modern motherboard will allow your video card to fit into your motherboard.
That is a "PCI slot or PCIe".
What was the name of the first Web Browser?
That is "WorldWideWeb", Netscape of Internet Explorer rekenen we ook goed.
What does the multinational information technology name “HP” stand for
That is "Hewlett-Packard".
What was the first computer virus called?
That is "The Creeper".