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Internet Safety
Hardware
Software
Online Research
Potpourri
100
Privacy settings
What type of settings let you control what information about you is available online?
100
Tower, box, or CPU
What part of the computer setup makes it run?
100
Microsoft Word, or Open Office Writer, Word Perfect
Name an example of a word processing program.
100
a search engine
What is Google?
100
a distribution of Linux operating system
What is Ubuntu?
200
Antivirus
What type of program is needed to keep harmful files off your computer?
200
external hard drive, Jump, thumb, USB or flash drive
What is a removable storage device?
200
Excel or Open Office Calc
What is an example of spreadsheet software?
200
regulations on editing articles are not stringent
What is one drawback to using Wikipedia?
200
a online group tool, similar to a forum where students can participate and contribute assignments and files
What is a wiki (particularly in relation to tech class)?
300
Spyware, Grayware, Malware
Name another type of harmful program besides a virus.
300
Monitor
What part of a computer set up shows you a display?
300
Powerpoint or Open Office Impress
What is an example of slideshow or presentation tool software?
300
Who What Where Why When
Name one way you can evaluate a web source (5W's) and how you would use it.
300
Internet service provider.
What is an ISP?
400
Internet filter
What is used to keep you from accidentally accessing inappropriate websites?
400
Random access memory allows multiple programs to run more quickly.
What is RAM?
400
playing audio or movies
What would you use Quicktime, Shockwave or Flash players for?
400
organization, commercial, government, education
What do .org, .com, .gov and .edu stand for?
400
either :)
Mac or PC?
500
Never.
When is it advisable to list your real name, address and phone number for chat rooms?
500
Server
What is a computer called when it supports, or links to, a client computer?
500
Mac O/S (any version), Windows (XP, Vista, 7), Linux (any distribution, Ubuntu, Fedora)
Name three different operating systems.
500
document, excel file, jpeg image file, mpeg4 audio file (iTunes)
What do .doc, .ppt, .xls, .jpg and .mp4 represent?
500
any accurate answer will get you points!
What is one way technology has benefitted mankind?