History of Computers & Internet Quiz

Which of the following is a pointing device that allows you to control the pointer by moving the entire device around on a surface?

• mouse

• trackball

• touchpad

• touchscreen

What protects your computer so it doesn't get a computer virus?

• Keyboard protector

• Antivirus software

• Internet browser

When writing an email, it is okay to use all caps.

• True

• False

Keyboards, mouse, and stylus pen are all examples of which of the following?

• Input devices

• Output devices

• Software

What is an email security or download issue?

• Worms

• Viruses

• Trojan Horses

• All the answers

What is NOT a way to send an attached document via email?

• Retype the document and send.

• Save the document and attach/upload to the email before sending.

• Save the document, open the file folder and drag and drop the file into the email.

• Click on the paperclip, select the file, and attach/upload to the email.

It is considered yelling if you do the following format.

• Type the email in all caps.
• Use bad language that would be offensive.
• Type an email in lower case letters.
• Use improper English.

Which one of the following is a search engine?

• Google Chrome
• Internet Explorer
• Bing
• None of the answers

What is NOT considered a strong password?

• A random string of characters
• A combination of letters (both uppercase and lowercase)
• A common word or your name
• Using characters (numbers and letters) and symbols

The term CPU stands for:

• central planning unit

• computer programming unit

• central processing unit

• None of the answers