Computer Apps Chapter 22

A ___________ or teleworker, uses a home-based computer and telecommunications equipment to perform work related tasks.

• teleprompter

• telecommuter

• telemarketer

To avoid computer-related health hazards, it's important to take frequent _____________ to rest your eyes and move your muscles.

• ergonomics

• breaks

• naps

__________________ is the study of work and work environments.

• ergonomics

• Production

• management

________________ surges can damage chips on your computer's motherboard and expansion cards.

• ergonomic

• Electrical

• management

________________ _________________scrambles your data by using a multi-digit key.

• Database software

• Encryption software

• Presentation software

A ________________ _________________ is a set of program instructions that can attach itself to a file, reproduce itself, and spread to other files.

• 24-hour virus

• computer virus

• HTML coding

______________ is any technology that surreptitiously gathers information.

• virus

• spyware

• shredder

Don't post _____________ online that you wouldn't want your grandmother or employer to see.

• trademarks

• photos

• patents

TRUE/FALSE If the material is for educational use, it falls under the fair use policy regulation

• FALSE

• TRUE

Use a __________ or tear up your charge receipts, paystubs, bank statements, etc. to avoid identity theft.

• trademarks

• shredder

• patents