Computer Safety and Best Practices Quiz

Never bang on the keys. Always use a light touch on the keyboard to keep the keys operating properly.

• True

• False

The following can cause electrical shock from a computer.

• Working on the inside of the CPU while the computer is on

• Spilled liquids

• Lightning storms

• All of the above

All power cords should be secured away from traffic areas.

• True

• False

The best way to clean a computer screen is to spray it directly with Windex or any glass cleaner and then wipe it with a paper towel.

• True

• False

When connecting cables to the computer, ensure the wires are plugged into the wall outlets before attaching them to the computer.

• True

• False

Never attempt to work inside a computer while it is on.

• True

• False

Tricks and horseplay are so much fun, you should do it daily in Cyber Foundations.

• True

• False

Power cords should be secured from traffic areas because the technological snarl of wires and cords is a dust-bunny magnet.

• dust-bunny magnet

• Tripping hazard

• an unsightly vision

• All of the above

When creating a password, you should do which of the following?

• Give it out to anyone

• Use your name as the password

• Never give out your passwords, except to your parents or a trusted adult

• Only give it to a trusted friend

You are in a chat room on the Internet and someone asks you for personal information. Is it okay to give that information out?

• True

• False