What is the main function of a computer case?

to contain the main components of the computer

to allow you to point to objects on the screen

to control the pointer by making a drawing motion

to display text and images on the screen

What is the function of a CPU?

to control the computer’s Internet connection

to control the computer’s power supply

to send information to the printer or scanner

If your computer is sluggish when you have several programs open, this could be a sign that…

it doesn’t have a network card.

static electricity is building up.

the hard drive can only store software, but not other documents and files.

a type of software that allows you to perform specific tasks

a keyboard that you can easily transport

a type of touch-sensitive screen

a type of hardware you can install

What is the function of a surge protector?

It protects your computer from electrical surges.

It provides temporary power if there is a power outage.

It connects your computer to the Internet.

It increases the overall speed of your computer.

When something is “in the cloud,” this means it’s stored…

on your computer’s hard drive.

If you spill liquid on your keyboard, shut down your computer, disconnect the keyboard, and…

toss it in the trash, since the damage is irreversible.

use a paper towel in between the keys.

call your Internet provider immediately.

Ergonomic keyboards and chairs are designed to…

be more comfortable, in order to avoid injury.

vibrate, in order to signal when you need to take a break.

be less comfortable, in order to increase productivity.

What is a browser cookie?

a small piece of data that tracks your preferences on different websites

a type of food you can buy online

a plug-in that allows you to view special types of web content

To see if a website is using a secure connection, what should you look for? Select all that apply.

"https" at the very beginning of the URL

a lock icon to the left of the URL

a star icon to the right of the URL

a plus sign (+) to the right of the tab

If you're driving a car, what is the safest way to use your mobile device?

Avoid using mobile devices entirely.

Ask a friend to watch the road while you use your device.

Watch videos with the audio muted.

Only type a few words at a time, and look up every few seconds

Which of the following should you do to restrict access to your files and devices?

Use multi-factor authentication.

Update your software once a year.

Share passwords only with colleagues you trust.

Have your staff members access information via an open Wi-Fi network.

Which is the best answer for which people in a business should be responsible for cybersecurity?

All staff members should know some cybersecurity basics to reduce the risk of cyber attacks.

Business owners. They run the business, so they need to know cybersecurity basics and put them in practice to reduce the risk of cyber attacks.

IT specialists, because they are in the best position to know about and promote cybersecurity within a business.

Managers, because they are responsible for making sure that staff members are following the right practices.

Which of the following is the best answer for how to secure your router?

Change the default name and password of the router.

Turn off the router’s remote management.

Log out as the administrator once the router is set up.

Promoting physical security includes protecting:

All the these plus any other device with sensitive information on it.

Only paper files and any computer on which you store electronic copies of those files.

Only paper files, flash drives, and point-of-sale devices.

Which one of these statements is true?

It’s best to use multi-factor authentication to access areas of the business network with sensitive information.

You should use the same password for key business devices to guarantee that high-level employees can access them in an emergency.

The best way to protect business data is to make sure no one loses any device.

You shouldn’t limit login attempts on key business devices, because getting locked out for having too many incorrect attempts would leave you unable to access your accounts.

Which of these best describes how criminals start ransomware attacks?

Sending a scam email with links or attachments that put your data and network at risk.

Getting into your server through vulnerabilities and installing malware.

Using infected websites that automatically download malicious software to your computer or mobile device.

Which one of these statements is correct?

If you get a message from a colleague who needs your network password, you should never give it out unless the colleague says it’s an emergency.

If you get an email that looks like it’s from someone you know, you can click on any links as long as you have a spam blocker and anti-virus protection.

You can trust an email really comes from a client if it uses the client’s logo and contains at least one fact about the client that you know to be true.

If you get an email from Human Resources asking you to provide personal information right away, you should check it out first to make sure they are who they say are.

You get a text message from a vendor who asks you to click on a link to renew your password so that you can log in to its website. You should:

Pick up the phone and call the vendor, using a phone number you know to be correct, to confirm that the request is real.

Reply to the text to confirm that you really need to renew your password.

Click on the link. If it takes you to the vendor’s website, then you’ll know it’s not a scam.

If you fall for a phishing scam, what should you do to limit the damage?

Change any compromised passwords.

Unplug the computer. This will get rid of any malware.

What is a common way to help protect devices connected to the company network?

Only use laptops and other mobile devices with full-disk encryption.

Change your smartphone settings to let your devices connect automatically to public Wi-Fi.

Let guests and customers use the same secure Wi-Fi that you use.

Use the router’s pre-set password so you won’t forget it.

Which of the following describes the best way to make sure you are securely accessing the company network remotely?

Read your company’s cybersecurity policies thoroughly.

Use VPN when connecting remotely to the company network.

Use unique, complex network passwords and avoid unattended, open workstations.

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30 sec • 1 pt

What is software?

instructions that tell the hardware what to do

flexible parts of a computer case

clothing designed to be worn by computer users

any part of the computer that has a physical structure

MULTIPLE SELECT QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of the following are types of computer hardware? Select all that apply.

RAM

Keyboard

Hard drive

Processor

Firefox

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

The computer’s main circuit board is called a ________.

monitor

motherboard

hard drive

Bluetooth card

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

RAM is like a computer’s , while a hard drive is like a computer’s .

short-term memory/long-term memory

long-term memory/short-term memory

brain/nervous system

nervous system/brain

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is an Ethernet port used for?

Creating new user accounts

Connecting to the Internet

Connecting smartphones and other peripherals

Providing power to the computer

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is Wi-Fi?

An extra-wide computer case used by servers

A type of wireless network

A type of sound card

A type of software that scans for viruses

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Windows, macOS, and Linux are examples of ________.

web browsers

operating systems

mobile devices

Internet service providers

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