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Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 5mins
What is ADWARE?
A program or tool such as Google, Internet Explorer or Mozilla Firefox that enables you to browse or surf the World Wide Web and view internet sites.
An icon or figure that represents a person in video games, chat rooms and on Internet forums.
A software application which displays unwanted pop-up advertisements on your computer while in use. Adware is often installed at the same time as free software or shareware.
An icon or figure that represents a person in video games, chat rooms and on Internet forums is called an....
WWW is short for (a)
What is SPYWARE?
Software that collects information, without your knowledge, about your
web-surfing habits, and uses it for marketing purposes. Very often contained in
free downloads or
shareware programs.
A device that enables a computer to send and receive information over a telephone line
(internet, email, fax).
A software application which displays unwanted pop-up advertisements on your computer while in use. Adware is often installed at the same time as free software or shareware.
Network etiquette : a set of informal rules defining proper behaviour on the internet is also referred to as...
(a)
Which of these is not harmful and dangerous?
A self-replicating computer program, similar to a computer virus. It infects
additional
computers (typically by making use of network connections), often clogging
networks and information systems as it spreads.
A defect or fault in a program that prevents it from working correctly. Bugs are caused by mistakes or errors made by those who write the program.
A computer program that is hidden in a useful software application and actually
used to gain access to your computer. It then performs malicious actions such as
displaying messages or erasing files.Trojans may be found in a hacked legitimate
program or in free software.
A collection of programs and other operating information used by a computer.
Unwanted, irrelevant or inappropriate e-mail messages, especially commercial
advertising. Also referred to as 'junkmail' is also called
(a)
What is a MODEM?
A blinking symbol on the screen that shows where any new text will next be entered.
Specialised hardware or software designed to prevent unauthorised access into or out of a computer or network.
A device that enables a computer to send and receive information over a telephone line
(internet, email, fax).
What does FAQ stand for?
(a)
Which word does the letter "E" represent in the word E-mail?
(a)
