I'm smaller and faster memory that saves data that is frequently used. The CPU looks here first.
What is Cache?
100
I am a digital data storage storage device, where all your programs are stored.
What is Hard Disk Drive
100
A telecommunication network that covers a broad area (i.e., any network that links across metropolitan, regional, or national boundaries).
What is WAN (Wide Area Network)?
100
Used to prevent, detect, and remove malware, including but not limited to computer viruses, computer worm, trojan horses, spyware and adware
What is Anti-Virus Software?
100
This type of file stores information regarding computer failures.
What is LOG?
200
I am the most common form of random access memory.
What is DDR?
200
I provide direct current (DC) power to the other components in a computer.
What is Power Supply?
200
A computer network that connects computers and devices in a limited geographical area such as home, school, computer laboratory or office building.
What is a LAN (Local Area Network)?
200
A destructive program that masquerades as an application. The software initially appears to perform a desirable function for the user prior to installation and/or execution, but steals information or harms the system
What is Trojan Horse?
200
This utility arranges files in an orderly fashion to optimize the computer.
What is DEFRAG?
300
I store the volatile data for BIOS.
What is CMOS?
300
Physical devices used to store programs or data on a temporary or permanent basis for use in a computer or other digital electronic device.
What is Memory?
300
I authenticate logins and distribute application software on a network.
What is a SERVER?
300
These are characteristics of what a password should consist of.
What is at least 2 Upper Case
2 Lower Case
2 Numbers
2 Symbols
16 min characters
300
This electronic device is used to verify the electrical connections in a cable or other wired assembly
What is a Cable Tester?
400
I am the chip that controls memory data.
What is NORTHBRIDGE?
400
An electronic visual display for computers.
What is Monitor?
400
I provide secure, reliable transport over Internet. It uses authentication to deny access to unauthorized users, and encryption to prevent unauthorized users from reading the private network packets.
What is VPN?
400
Software that resides on a computer and steals personal information.
What is SPYWARE?
400
This component of Microsoft allows for the rolling back of system files, registry keys, installed programs, etc., to a previous state in the event of system malfunction or failure.
What is System Restore?
500
I am non volatile and I cannot be written to.
What is ROM?
500
A computer hardware component that connects a computer to a computer network.
What is NIC?
500
I broadcast data to all connected devices regardless of the destination.
What is HUB?
500
A service analyzes the Microsoft software installed on your PC and checks for any high-priority updates you need—both current and past. It then downloads the updates for you and installs them at the time you choose.
What is Automatic Updates?
500
This utility allows you to check the processor speed?