Computers
Social Media
Abbreviations
Internet Basics
Cyber Safety
100

This is the part of a computer that performs calculations and is often called the “brain.”

CPU (Central Processing Unit)

100

This feature lets users post photos or videos that disappear after 24 hours.

Stories

100

This abbreviation means “laugh out loud.”

LOL

100

This is the type of software you use to access websites.

Web Browser

100

This is information like your full name, address, or phone number that should not be shared online.

Personal information

200

This memory type is “volatile,” meaning it loses its contents when the computer turns off.

RAM (Random Access Memory)

200

This action means to react to or respond to someone’s post, usually with a like or comment.

Engaging

200

This abbreviation means “be right back,” used when someone steps away briefly.

BRB

200

This is the address used to find a specific page on the internet.

URL (Uniform Resource Locator)

200

This is when someone sends fake messages pretending to be a trusted company or person to steal your information.

Scamming

300

This term describes malicious software designed to harm, spy on, or disrupt a computer system.

Malware

300

This term describes how much time and content someone shares about their life online.

Digital Footprint

300

This means “by the way,” used when adding extra information in a message.

BTW

300

This company created the most widely used search engine in the world.

Google

300

This is a strong, unique combination of characters used to protect your accounts.

Password

400

What was the predecessor of the first proper Windows operating system?

MS-DOS

400

This is when someone creates a fake identity online to trick or deceive others.

Catfishing

400

This stands for “as soon as possible,” meaning something should be done quickly.

ASAP

400

This term describes a wireless network that connects your devices to the internet at home or school. 

WI-FI

400

This is when someone repeatedly harasses or threatens another person online.

Cyberbullying

500

what's the model name for the first 2 GB hard drive

IBM 3380 which weighed about 250kgs and costed about 100 thousand USD for early units

500

This security feature adds an extra step when logging in, such as a code sent to your phone, to help protect your account even if someone knows your password.

2FA (two-factor authentication)

500

This abbreviation is used in online games and chats to mean a player is temporarily away from their keyboard.

AFK

500

This technology creates a secure connection over the internet and can hide your location while browsing.

VPN (Virtual Private Network)

500

This type of software secretly records what you type, often to steal passwords or personal information without your knowledge.

A keylogger

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