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File Management
Memory
Hardware Protection
Software Security Threats
Network Basics
100
A logical representation of where you store files on a computer.
What is a folder
100
The type of memory that acts as the waiting room for the computer's processor.
What is RAM (random access memory)
100
The best and easiest way to protect your computer hardware from theft.
What is common sense.
100
A set of program instructions that attaches itself to a file and spreads to other files on a computer with the help of a user.
What is a virus.
100
A data communications network that typically connects personal computers within a very limited geographical area.
What is a LAN (Local Area Network)
200
The location of a file on a storage device.
What is a file path.
200
The type of memory that is synchronized withe the clock speed.
What is SDRAM (Synchronous DRAM)
200
A device that contains a battery and other circuitry to prevent power spikes and surges.
What is a UPS (uninterruptible power supply)
200
A type of virus that infects the systems files your computer uses every time it is powered up.
What is a boot sector virus.
200
A public high-speed network usually confined to a 50-mile radius or a city.
What is MAN (metropolitan area network)
300
A set of of links to similar files that are stored on various devices and in various folders.
What is a library.
300
The area of the hard drive that acts as an extension to RAM.
What is virtual memory
300
A device that only protects against power surges and spikes.
What is a surge protector (surge suppressor or surge strip)
300
A self-copying program designed to carry out some unauthorized activity on a victim's computer.
What is a worm.
300
A network that covers a large geographical area and typically consists of smaller networks.
What is a WAN (wide area network)
400
The main directory of the hard drive or other storage medium.
What is the root directory.
400
The type of memory that holds the computer's start-up routine and other basic system information.
What is ROM (Read only memory)
400
Offers no protection for any kind of power surge or spike.
What is a power strip.
400
A computer program that seems to perform one function while actually doing something else.
What is a Trojan (Trojan horse)
400
A network that has a dedicated computer for providing services and distributing resources to other computers.
What is a client/server network.
500
A set of letters and or numbers added to the end of file names after the period that helps to identify the file type.
What is a file extension.
500
A small set of instructions found in ROM that tells the computer how much memory is available and that basic hardware is ready for use.
What is BIOS (basic input/output system)
500
Shortens the life of high performance internal components if not ventilated properly.
What is overheating.
500
Any software that can automate a task or execute a task when commanded to do so.
What is intelligent agent (bot).
500
A small network that can function without a dedicated server computer.
What is a P2P (peer-to-peer) network.