Technical Terms - Internet (A-Z) - Captcha

What is the purpose of a captcha?

• To verify that a human is entering data

• To increase website traffic

• To display images on websites

• To prevent website crashes

What type of image is commonly used in captchas?

• Wavy

• Square

• Transparent

• Circular

Why are captchas difficult for automated programs to recognize?

• The text is clear

• The text is distorted

• The text is in bold font

• The text is in a foreign language

What do captchas prevent from filling out online forms?

• Automated programs

• Humans

• Animals

• Aliens

What does the acronym CAPTCHA stand for?

• Completely Automated Public Turing test to tell Computers and Humans Apart

• Computer Automated Program to Test Humans and Computers

• Capture All Public Turing Computers and Humans

• Completely Automated Program to Tell Humans and Computers

What feature do most captchas include if the text is too difficult to read?

• Regenerate the image

• Change the font

• Delete the image

• Increase the text size

Why are captchas used by websites like Ticketmaster.com?

• To increase website speed

• To prevent server overload

• To track user activity

• To display advertisements

What does the name 'captcha' signify?

• Capture human responses

• Capture animal responses

• Capture alien responses

• Capture robot responses

What is the main benefit of captchas for webmasters?

• Fending off automated programs

• Increasing website traffic

• Creating user accounts

• Displaying images

What is the purpose of an auditory pronunciation feature in captchas?

• To increase security

• To help users with visual impairments

• To confuse users

• To slow down the process