Final Review for Exploring Computer Science

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The process of converting readable data into unreadable characters to prevent unauthorized access is called

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encryption

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There is no need to protect your files at your home--hackers are only interested in big businesses.

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false

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What term refers to all the physical components that come together to form a computer?

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Hardware

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Which of the following file extensions indicates a picture file? a. jpg, b. mp4, c. mp3, d. Html

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jpg

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Which component of a computer controls the entire system and is often called the brain of the computer?

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The CPU

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Larry Burton is creating a password for a new online account. Which of the following would make a good password? Larrypassword, La$$y3B!r3t!n, LBurton, Neither of these

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La$$y3B!r3t!n

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Which item is NOT considered computer hardware: Monitor, Keyboard, Operating System, CPU?

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Operating System

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A network is:

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A group of computers that can share resources and information

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What does troubleshooting refer to?

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Using simple problem solving techniques to solve a problem.

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Which group includes both an input and an output device? Options: Keyboard and mouse, Digital camera and speakers, Printer and speakers, Scanner and microphone

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Digital camera and speakers