BASIC COMPUTER SKILLS
INTERNET BASICS
EMAIL ESSENTIALS
SOCIAL MEDIA
ONLINE SAFETY
100
What is the main device used to control the cursor on the computer?
What is a mouse.
100
What is the name of the program you use to access the internet?
What is a Web Browser.
100
What is the term for a message sent electronically from one computer to another?
What is an email?
100
What is the name of the social media platform owned by Mark Zuckerberg where you can post status updates and photos?
What is Facebook?
100
What is the term for a secret word or phrase used to access an account?
What is a password?
200
What is the term for the main screen you see when you turn on your computer?
What is Desktop.
Home screen will also be accepted.
200
What is the term for a website address?
What is the URL.
200
What do you call the folder where incoming emails are stored?
What is the inbox?
200
What is the term for a short message posted on Twitter?
What is a tweet?
200
What do you call software that protects your computer from viruses?
What is antivirus software?
300
What is the Microsoft software that allows you to create documents, spreadsheets and presentations?
What is Microsoft Office.
300
What do you call the first page of a website?
What is the Home Page.
300
What is the term for unwanted or junk email?
What is spam?
300
What is the name of the platform where you can share photos and videos that disappear after 24 hours?
What is Instagram Stories?
300
What is the term for a scam where someone tries to trick you into giving personal information?
What is phishing?
400
What is the name of the bar at the bottom of the screen that shows open applications and the time?
What is the Taskbar.
400
Name a search engine that helps you find information online.
Acceptable answers:
Google, Bing, Safari, CoPilot, Firefox, Duck Duck Go, Bravo, etc...
400
What do you call the line where you write the topic of your email?
What is the subject line?
400
What is the term for connecting with someone on LinkedIn?
What is a connection?
400
What do you call the practice of creating strong, unique passwords for each account?
What is good password hygiene?
500
What is the name for the small picture on your screen that represents a program or file on your computer?
What is an Icon.
500
What is the term for the process of converting data into a code to prevent unauthorized access?
What is encryption?
500
What is the term for a file attached to an email?
What is an attachment?
500
What is the name of the platform where you can watch and upload videos?
What is YouTube?
500
What is the term for a network that allows you to browse the internet securely and privately?
What is a VPN (Virtual Private Network)?