The Internet
The Internet was created to provide:
A secure form of communication
When an OS processes tasks in a priority order, it is known as
Preemptive multitasking
Viruses that compress files and then demand money to restore them are known as:
Encryption viruses
Which software application would you use to calculate and manipulate numerical data?
Microsoft Office Excel
What is a Terabyte?
One trillion bytes
Which of the following describes an IP address?
It is referred to as a dotted quad
It identifies any computer connecting to the Internet
It identifies a website
All of the above
An example of an open source OS is:
Linux
Software designed to close logical ports in your computer is known as a(n):
Firewall
PowToon and HaikuDeck are alternatives to:
Microsoft PowerPoint
Monitor screens are made up of millions of tiny dots known as:
Pixels
What is an installed email client?
Outlook
Special programs that facilitate communication between a device and the OS are called:
Device drivers
Which tool do hackers use to gain access to and take control of your computer?
Backdoor programs
Calendars, tasks and email will be found in which application?
Outlook
Which of these is NOT located on the motherboard?
CPU
ROM
RAM
DVD drive
DVD drive
What web browser feature would be particularly useful when using public computers?
Privacy browsing
A feature in Windows 10 used to organize open windows into task-specific groups is called:
Virtual desktops
A computer that a hacker has gained control in order to launch DoS attacks is a ____ Computer.
Zombie
What is often distributed prior to a final release of software?
Beta version
Data and information are NOT interchangeable terms.
True
In the URL http//www.whitehouse.gov/blog, which part is considered the path or subdirectory?
/blog
Different versions of Linux are known as distros.
True
A backup of files that creates a snapshot of your computer at a point in time is known as a(an)
Image backup
What should you check first to ensure software will work on your computer?
The type of operating system
The operating system is a type of application software.
False