Operating Systems
Mal-ware, Viruses and Trojans... Oh my
Windows
Programs
Ethics
100
This software written by microsoft controls the computer and and the periphils to make an easy to use computer environment
What is windows?
100
A computer program that is designed to replicate itself by copying itself into the other programs stored in a computer. It may be benign or have a negative effect, such as causing a program to operate incorrectly or corrupting a computer's memory.
What is a computer virus?
100
This is the bar at the bottom of the screen that shows the open programs.
What is the task bar?
100
This program is used to create pictures in Microsoft Windows
What is Paint or 3D Paint
100
Standards for right and wrong
What is Ethics?
200
A unique number or set of numbers assigned to a specific release of a software program.
What is a version number?
200
Malicious computer software that interferes with normal computer functions or sends personal data about the user to unauthorized parties over the Internet.
What is Malware
200
This will close, shrink or expand the program window.
What is the windows control box function?
200
This Microsoft program suite is used to create office documents, such as reports, spreadsheets, databases and signs.
What is Microsoft Office?
200
• Laws • Feelings • Societal Norms • Religion • Philosophy • Family
What are the sources for ethics?
300
The part of Windows one would go to configure operating system options and security.
What is Windows Control Panel?
300
A utility that searches a hard disk for viruses and removes any that are found. Most antivirus programs include an auto-update feature that enables the program to download profiles of new viruses so that it can check for the new viruses as soon as they are discovered.
What is antivirus program.
300
These programs are pre-installed in the windows operating system when is first installed. Some of the programs include the calculator, notepad, and paint?
What are the accessories?
300
These programs are used to display webpages from the internet. Some popular ones are Edge, Fire Fox, Chrome and Safari
What is a browser?
300
If you see something wrong, you say something, You are willing to go against your friends/peers, you stand up to bullies.
What is courage?
400
This the act of making the operating system so that outsiders cannot easily get into the computer system and access information, do damage and/or install viruses.
What is hardening or securing the computer?
400
This virus was used to infect industrial machinery and was very popular in the news between 2009-2010.
What is Stuxnet?
400
This is where the programs can be started from.
What is the start menu or task bar?
400
This applet removes programs from the computer.
What is the Programs applet found in the control panel?
400
The act of intimidating someone through violent or threatening means. Calling someone names or harassing someone in cyberspace can lead to very serious consequences
What is cyberbulling?
500
This notifies the operating system by raising an interrupt to handle a mouse click or keyboard strokes
What is the BIOS.
500
In the realm of computers, the act of obtaining or attempting to obtain otherwise secure data by conning an individual into revealing secure information. It is successful because its victims innately want to trust other people and are naturally helpful.
What is Social Engineering
500
Used to install hardware and printers.
What is the control panel?
500
This program is used to create other programs and is fun to learn. Some popular ones are Microsoft Visual Studio, Java IDE and Dreamweaver
What is a interface development environment?
500
This is the cyberspace equivalent of stealing and violates one of the principles of Cyber ethics.
What is pirating?