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Computer Terminology

Total questions: 20

Worksheet time: 10mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Suspicious

a)

causing questions or doubt

b)

completely trustworthy

c)

easily understood

d)

highly entertaining

2.

Illegal

a)

Against the law or rules

b)

Permissible under certain conditions

c)

Encouraged by society

d)

A common practice

3.

Ads

a)

Short for advertisements; notices of things for sale.

b)

A type of social media post.

c)

A form of digital art.

d)

A method of public speaking.

4.

Virus

a)

a code added to a computer program that can attach itself to and seriously damage other programs

b)

a type of software that enhances computer performance

c)

a program that protects against malware

d)

a tool for optimizing system memory

5.

Spam

a)

Unsolicited messages sent to a large number of people, often for advertising purposes.

b)

Emails that contain important updates from your bank.

c)

Messages that are automatically generated by a computer.

d)

Junk email messages sent to a lot of people at once to try to sell something or harm people's computers.

6.

Distort

a)

to change the natural, normal, or original shape, appearance, or sound of something, sometimes in a way that is not pleasant or attractive

b)

to enhance the natural beauty of something

c)

to completely alter the function of something

d)

to maintain the original form of something

7.

Fake news

a)

news or stories created to misinform or deceive readers on purpose

b)

accurate reporting of events and facts

c)

news that is verified by multiple sources

d)

entertainment content that is fictional

8.

Data

a)

The information that computers work with, like pictures, numbers, words, or sounds

b)

A type of software used for data analysis

c)

A hardware component that stores information

d)

A programming language used for data manipulation

9.

Consumer

a)

A person or thing that uses something

b)

A person who sells goods

c)

A person who manufactures products

d)

A person who distributes services

10.

Scam

a)

A dishonest way to make money by deceiving people.

b)

A legitimate business practice that benefits everyone involved.

c)

A method of saving money through investments.

d)

A type of charity that helps the needy.

11.

Credible

a)

deserving of belief; trustworthy

b)

unreliable and false

c)

doubtful and suspicious

d)

unbelievable and absurd

12.

Malware

a)

Computer software created to cause harm to a computer or computer network

b)

A type of hardware used for data storage

c)

A programming language for web development

d)

An antivirus program designed to protect computers

13.

Evaluate

a)

To carefully judge the value or condition of something

b)

To ignore the importance of something

c)

To hastily make a decision

d)

To analyze without judgment

14.

Valid

a)

Based on truth, fact, or logic

b)

Based on opinion or belief

c)

Based on assumption or guess

d)

Based on emotion or feeling

15.

Pop-up

a)

a window that comes up suddenly on the computer screen

b)

a type of advertisement that appears on a website

c)

a software that enhances computer performance

d)

a notification that is sent via email

16.

Fact-check

a)

Investigate an issue in order to make sure the facts are true

b)

Make a guess about the truth of a statement

c)

Accept information without questioning it

d)

Share information without verifying its accuracy

17.

Malicious

a)

intended to harm

b)

beneficial and kind

c)

neutral and indifferent

d)

helpful and supportive

18.

Biases

a)

Preconceived notions that are always accurate

b)

Already-formed opinions, that may not be fair, for or against someone or something

c)

Neutral perspectives that consider all sides

d)

Unbiased judgments based on facts and evidence

19.

Manipulate

a)

To tamper with or adjust to one’s own advantage

b)

To leave something unchanged

c)

To observe without interference

d)

To create something new from scratch

20.

Personal information

a)

recorded information about a person like name, email address, or phone number

b)

general data about a location such as city, state, or country

c)

financial details including bank account numbers and credit card information

d)

preferences and interests of an individual, like hobbies and favorite activities