Computer Basics Flashcard

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The physical parts of the computer are called.

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Hardware

Front

Motherboard provides communication between the components of the computer.

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True

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In www.abc.org, What does www stand for?

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World Wide Web

Front

The primary function of an Ethernet cable is to connect a computer to a network.

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True

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What are messages that try to trick you into providing sensitive information?

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Phishing scams

Front

When shopping online, which payment method is generally the safest? Credit card, Direct wire transfers, Bank transfers, Cash

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Credit card

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The things you share on social networking sites like Facebook are generally more public than things you share over email or instant messaging.

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True

Front

What is a browser cookie?

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A small piece of data that tracks your preferences on different websites.

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If you block tracking cookies in your browser, websites will be unable to track you.

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False

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Since new viruses and malware are created all the time, it’s a good idea to update your browser regularly.

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True