Cybersecurity
What is a computer virus?
A malicious program that can infect a computer.
What does CPU stand for?
Central Processing Unit.
What does Wi-Fi allow us to do?
Connect to a network wirelessly.
Is Windows hardware or software?
Software.
What does USB stand for?
Universal Serial Bus.
What should you use to protect your online accounts?
A strong password.
Which computer component is used to type text?
The keyboard.
What device connects different networks and directs data between them?
A router.
What is the main purpose of and operating system?
To manage the computer's hardware and software.
What keyboard shortcut is commonly used to copy text on Windows?
Ctrl + C.
What is phising?
RAM memory.
What does LAN stand for?
Local Area Network.
Which operating system is free and open-source: Windows, Linux or macOS?
Linux.
What does HTML stand for?
HyperText Markup Language.
What type of malware locks your files and demands money to unlock them?
Ransomware.
Which component is responsible for processing graphic and images?
What is an IP addres used for?
To identify a device on a network.
What type of software do you use to visit websites?
A web browser.
What number system do computers use to represent data at the basic level?
The binary system, using 0 and 1.
Why is two-factor authentication safer than using only a password?
Because it requires a second form of verification.
What is the main difference between RAM and an SSD?
RAM stores temporary data, while an SSD stores data permanently.
What is the main difference between TCP and UDP?
TCP provides reliable, ordedered delivery, while UDP sends data without guaranteeing delivery.
What is the difference between a file and a folder?
A file contains data, while a folder organizes files and other folders.
What does DNS do on the Internet?
It translate domain names into IP addresses.