Computer Safety Quiz

When working at the computer for long periods of time you should glance away from the screen periodically to avoid eye strain.

• True
• False

Sitting up straight at the computer is bad for your back

• True
• False

Long sessions of typing may cause

• Repetitive stress injuries to your hands.
  
• Blisters on your fingers.
•  Deafness

It is OK to drink near the computer

• True
• False

Should you use the same password for everything?

• No
• Yes, if it is long & strong
• Yes, if it is difficult for others to guess
• Yes, if it is easy for you to remember

Which of the following is a key component of a good password?

• Easy for you to remember
• Strong
• Difficult for others to guess
• All are key components

Which is NOT a tip for a strong password?

• Use personal information like your name or birthday
• Use a password that's at least 6 characters
• Don't use the same password for every account
• Random passwords are the strongest

A software that INFECTS a computer with the permission or knowledge of the user is a ______.

• Virus
• Botnet
• Worm
• Trojan Horse

Software that is secretly installed on your computer and it monitors (watches) your activity and interferes with your control of the computer is ______.

• Adware
• Careware
• Snoopware
• Spyware

Two examples of anti-virus providers are _________ and ________.

• Barnes and Noble
• Crate and Barrel
• Norton and McAfee
• Worm and Virus