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Computing Vocabulary

Total questions: 12

Worksheet time: 9mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Phishing

a)

is a wireless communications technology intended to replace cables. It allows short-range connections between two or more compatible devices.

b)

is a type of email fraud in which the perpetrator sends out emails that appear to come from a legitimate service or reputable company.

c)

is the process of converting electronic data to an unrecognisable or encrypted form.

2.

Bluetooth

a)

is a type of email fraud in which the perpetrator sends out emails that appear to come from a legitimate service or reputable company.

b)

refers to the storing and accessing of data and programs over the Internet instead of on another type of hard drive

c)

is a wireless communications technology intended to replace cables. It allows short-range connections between two or more compatible devices.

3.

USB flash drive

a)

It is used to save and move MP3's and other data files between computers. It is easily transported and it uses solid-state technology.

b)

This disc cab stores data at much higher densities than magnetic disks. It is not affected by magnetic fields.

c)

It is a magnetic storage device that reads and writes date on metal disks. This refers to the entire unit containing multiple platters.

4.

DVD recorder

a)

This disc cab stores data at much higher densities than magnetic disks. It is not affected by magnetic fields.

b)

It refers to a standalone unit which resembles a video cassette recorder.

c)

It combines a magnetic hard disk and a flash memory into one device allowing computers to boot and start more quickly.

5.

Cookie

a)

When you download (read) a web page, the data is "cached," meaning it is temporarily stored on your computer.

b)

refers to the storing and accessing of data and programs over the Internet instead of on another type of hard drive.

c)

A piece of code or data created by a web server and stored on a user's computer.

6.

Cache

a)

is a type of email fraud in which the perpetrator sends out emails that appear to come from a legitimate service or reputable company.

b)

is a wireless communications technology intended to replace cables. It allows short-range connections between two or more compatible devices.

c)

When you download (read) a web page, the data is "cached," meaning it is temporarily stored on your computer.

7.

Back-end

a)

is the process of converting electronic data to an unrecognisable or encrypted form.

b)

refers to the part of an application that performs an essential task not apparent to the user.

c)

refers to the storing and accessing of data and programs over the Internet instead of on another type of hard drive.

8.

Cloud computing

a)

is a type of email fraud in which the perpetrator sends out emails that appear to come from a legitimate service or reputable company.

b)

refers to the storing and accessing of data and programs over the Internet instead of on another type of hard drive.

c)

is a wireless communications technology intended to replace cables. It allows short-range connections between two or more compatible devices.

9.

Encryption

a)

A piece of code or data created by a web server and stored on a user's computer.

b)

When you download (read) a web page, the data is "cached," meaning it is temporarily stored on your computer.

c)

is the process of converting electronic data to an unrecognisable or encrypted form.

10.

Floppy Disk

a)

It is a magnetic storage device that reads and writes date on metal disks. This refers to the entire unit containing multiple platters.

b)

This disc cab stores data at much higher densities than magnetic disks. It is not affected by magnetic fields.

c)

It has a disc that can record and play back high- definition television and digital audio as well as computer data.

11.

database

a)

a listing of the computer files stored in memory

b)

restore something reduced in volume to its full volume

c)

an organized body of related information

d)

put into a format that can be read or processed by computers

12.

font

a)

a specific size and style of type within a type family

b)

the organization of data according to preset specifications

c)

software that is provided without charge