In humans, this is something that can spread from person to person by coughs, sneezes, and contact with an infected person.
What is a virus?
100
These slimy organisms are a gardener's best friend because they improve the quality of the soil.
What are worms?
100
__________ were in the Hercules cartoon.
What is Trojans?
100
Bummer--failure to put prevention techniques into place--subtract 100 points from your score.
What is sorry...
100
True or False? When sending texts and emails, one should ramble aimlessly and use up all of someone's data.
What is False?
200
Computer viruses hitch a ride on _____ files from one computer to another or on ______ USB drives.
What is shared?
200
In technology, worms spread to computers __________ people doing anything.
What is without?
200
This type of tech threat tries to _____ you. If you fall for it, it can cause major problems.
What is trick?
200
Being aware of what causes problems is a great way to ______ them.
What is avoid?
200
True or false, one does not have to cite sources if something comes from the web because everyone knows that information from the web is in the public domain.
What is false? Copyrights and ethics still apply to information found on the web.
300
Once someone clicks to _______ a file, the damage from the virus is done.
What is open?
300
In technology, worms spread across ________ that are connected.
What are networks?
300
As tech threats, Trojans might look like a ________ or useful software.
What is a game?
300
To avoid problems, keep your computer ____ to _____.
What is up to date?
300
USING CAPS LOCK WHEN TYPING A MESSAGE IMPLIES THAT THE WRITER IS DOING THIS.
What is YELLING/SCREAMING?
400
The best defense against computer viruses is _______ _________.
What is antivirus software?
400
In technology, worms find a _____ ______ to trick the software to let it in.
What is a back door?
400
An example of a tech issue from Trojans is opening a back door that allows ________ access to your computer and personal information.
What are criminals/hackers?
400
To avoid computer problems, make sure you have ________ software installed on your computer.
What is antivirus?
400
True or False? It is fine to hit "reply to all" for all group messages so that everyone can see your responses.
What is false. While it might be requested by the sender, when it is not requested, one should only reply to sender, not reply to all, to help avoid clogging someone's inbox.
500
BONUS--No virus here! You just earned a bonus 500 points.
What is congratulations...
500
The best defense in technology against worms is to keep ________ up to date.
What is software?
500
The best defense against Trojans is only downloading ________ from sites you trust.
What is software?
500
To protect your computer, don't click on _______, _________, or ________ __________ unless you know they are legitimate.
What are links, attachments, or downloadable files?
500
When sending emails, be sure to use proper ________, _______, and _________, so that you appear educated and someone to respect.