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Computer Safety and Best Practices Quiz

Total questions: 20

Worksheet time: 10mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

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

a)

True

b)

False

2.

The following can cause electrical shock from a computer.

a)

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

b)

Spilled liquids

c)

Lightning storms

d)

All of the above

3.

All power cords should be secured away from traffic areas.

a)

True

b)

False

4.

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.

a)

True

b)

False

5.

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

a)

True

b)

False

6.

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

a)

True

b)

False

7.

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

a)

True

b)

False

8.

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

a)

dust-bunny magnet

b)

Tripping hazard

c)

an unsightly vision

d)

All of the above

9.

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

a)

Give it out to anyone

b)

Use your name as the password

c)

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

d)

Only give it to a trusted friend

10.

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

a)

True

b)

False

11.

What is a browser cookie?

a)

a. a plug-in that allows you to view special types of web content

b)

b. a type of phishing scam

c)

c. a small piece of data that tracks your preferences on different websites

d)

d. a type of food you can buy online

12.

If you block tracking cookies in your browser, websites will be unable to track you.

a)

a. True

b)

b. False

13.

When you create a password, you have four ideas. Which idea would be the most secure for a password?

a)

a. 2p$#t4h&ehltue

b)

b. ypasswordisword

c)

c. Pas5word

d)

d. asdfjkl;

14.

It is completely safe to talk to everyone on the Internet.

a)

a. True

b)

b. False

15.

Students should report any damage to equipment immediately.

a)

a. True

b)

b. False

16.

Each student is responsible for pushing his/her chair under the workstation at the beginning of class.

a)

a. True

b)

b. False

17.

Students are responsible for the care of their workstation area and equipment.

a)

a. True

b)

b. False

18.

Surge protectors can help guard against lightning but may not be complete protection.

a)

a. True

b)

b. False

19.

What does CPU stand for?

a)

a. Central Processing Unit

b)

b. Computer Port Unit

c)

c. Computer Program Unit

d)

d. Computer Processing Unit

20.

Students should always sit correctly in their chairs.

a)

a. True

b)

b. False