Computing Systems Test

How might a computer virus infect your computer?

• By scanning a photo on to your computer with a flatbed scanner

• Through an infected email attachment that you open

• By reading internet blogs

• By installing an anti-virus software on your computer

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

• The CPU

• The User

• The Monitor

• The Software

Larry Burton is creating a password for an new online account. Which of the following would make a good password?

• Larrypassword

• La$$y3B!r3t!n

• LBurton

Which of the following statements is true?

• An input device sends information to the computer and an output device sends information to the computer.

• An input device sends information to the computer and an output device receives information from the computer.

• An input device receives information from the computer and an output device sends information to the computer.

• An input device receives information from the computer and an output device receives information from the computer.

Which of the following is the best definition of what an IP Address does?

• It tells the computer who the user is

• It identifies the software that is being used to access the Internet

• It helps a computer find other computers on the network

A public Wi-Fi risk that can be minimized by only visiting encrypted sites with an HTTPS indicator is:

• Rogue Public Wi-Fi

• Man-in-the-Middle Attacks

• Junk Mail

• Harmful Software Attacks

Which definition best describes a computer?

• A machine that stores and processes data

• A machine with a brain and emotions

• A device that collects viruses and dust

• A device that was invented to be smarter than man

A company that offers services for accessing and using the internet is:

• a modem

• a public Wi-Fi provider

• a network

• an Internet Service Provider (ISP)

Which term best describes the operating system of a computer?

• Motherboard

• System Software

• Output Device

• Application Software

What does troubleshooting refer to?

• Using simple problem solving techniques to solve a problem.

• Relying on restarting the computer to solve simple problems.

• Helping other's solve their computer problems.

• Using techniques to identify and avoid new problems in the future.