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History of Computers & Internet Quiz

Total questions: 20

Worksheet time: 10mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Which of the following is a pointing device that allows you to control the pointer by moving the entire device around on a surface?

a)

mouse

b)

trackball

c)

touchpad

d)

touchscreen

2.

What protects your computer so it doesn't get a computer virus?

a)

Keyboard protector

b)

Antivirus software

c)

Internet browser

3.

When writing an email, it is okay to use all caps.

a)

True

b)

False

4.

Keyboards, mouse, and stylus pen are all examples of which of the following?

a)

Input devices

b)

Output devices

c)

Software

5.

What is an email security or download issue?

a)

Worms

b)

Viruses

c)

Trojan Horses

d)

All the answers

6.

What is NOT a way to send an attached document via email?

a)

Retype the document and send.

b)

Save the document and attach/upload to the email before sending.

c)

Save the document, open the file folder and drag and drop the file into the email.

d)

Click on the paperclip, select the file, and attach/upload to the email.

7.
It is considered yelling if you do the following format.
a)
Type the email in all caps.
b)
Use bad language that would be offensive.
c)
Type an email in lower case letters.
d)
Use improper English.
8.
Which one of the following is a search engine?
a)
Google Chrome
b)
Internet Explorer
c)
Bing
d)
None of the answers
9.
What is NOT considered a strong password?
a)
A random string of characters
b)
A combination of letters (both uppercase and lowercase)
c)
A common word or your name
d)
Using characters (numbers and letters) and symbols
10.

The term CPU stands for:

a)

central planning unit

b)

computer programming unit

c)

central processing unit

d)

None of the answers

11.

What lets the computer's hardware and software work together?

a)

broadband connections

b)

Central processing unit (CPU)

c)

cables

d)

wireless connections

12.
What is another name for Spam?
a)
Personal Mail
b)
Advertisement Mail
c)
Meat
d)
Junk Mail
13.

When you copy someone else's words, it is called:

a)

Theft

b)

Plagiarism

c)

Jaywalking

d)

None of the answers

14.
Which one of the following will crash your computer?
a)
Spam
b)
Viruses
c)
Trojan Horse
d)
Worm
15.
What should you do before your send out an email?
a)
Proofread the email
b)
Use shortened words in your text
c)
Make sure you use all caps
d)
Reduce the font
16.

What program does a search engine use to collect data?

a)

Doc program

b)

Location detection

c)

Browser

d)

Spider program

17.
To protect your document from being copied, you should do what.
a)
Encrypt with a password
b)
Never let someone use your computer
c)
Don't put it on the Internet
d)
All of the answers
18.
What is the top level domain ".com" stand for?
a)
Company
b)
Commercial
c)
Computer
d)
None of the answers
19.
Which one of the following appears like a useful computer program, but actually causes damage to your data?
a)
Viruses
b)
Trojan Horse
c)
Worm
d)
Spam
20.

What type of software helps you find information on the Internet?

a)

Word processor

b)

Email

c)

Search engine