Finals 2017

Question 1

looks a lot like the modem or telephone port, but is slightly wider. You can use this port for networking and connecting to the Internet

Answer 1

Ethernet Port

Question 2

where you can connect various devices, including speakers, microphones, and headsets.

Answer 2

Audio In/Audio Out

Question 3

These can be found on the back or front of a computer & is an industry standard that defines cables, connectors and communication protocols for connection, communication, and power supply between computers and devices.

Answer 3

USB Ports – Universal Serial Bus

Question 4

is used to establish the connection between the monitor and computer in order to display the computer’s output – blue in color

Answer 4

Monitor Port

Question 5

where you connect the power cord to the computer

Answer 5

Power Socket

Question 6

is the computer’s main circuit board that holds the CPU, memory, connectors for the hard drive & optical drives, expansion cards & connections to ports

Answer 6

Motherboard

Question 7

Also called a processor, it’s located inside the computer case on the motherboard. It is sometimes called the brain of the computer, and its job is to carry out commands

Answer 7

CPU – Central Processing Unit

Question 8

RAM is your system’s short-term memory. Whenever your computer performs calculations, it temporarily stores the data in the RAM until it is needed. RAM is measured in megabytes (MB) or gigabytes (GB)

Answer 8

RAM – Random Access Memory

Question 9

The hard drive is where your software, documents, and other files are stored. The hard drive is long-term storage, which means the data is still saved even if you turn the computer off or unplug it

Answer 9

Hard Drive

Question 10

converts the power from the wall outlet to the type of power needed by the computer

Answer 10

Power Supply Unit

Question 11

is a global network of billions of computers and other electronic devices

Answer 11

Internet

Question 12

usually called the Web for short—it is a collection of different websites you can access through the Internet

Answer 12

World Wide Web – (www)

Question 13

is made up of related text, images, and other resources

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Website

Question 14

Where you can access and view websites using a type of application. Just keep in mind that it is not the Internet; it only displays websites that are stored on the Internet

Answer 14

WebBrowser

Question 15

is where websites are stored and it works a lot like your computer’s hard drive

Answer 15

Server

Question 16

is a type of scam where the scammer tries to trick you into revealing your personal information. Usually, it involves an email, instant message, or website that is designed to look like it’s from a legitimate company

Answer 16

Phishing

Question 17

isillegally sharing copyrighted materials. This can include music, movies, TV shows, and software

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Piracy

Question 18

isbullying that occurs online, often through instant messaging, text messaging, email, and social networks

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Cyberbullying

Question 19

is malicious software that is designed to damage your computer or steal your personal information. It includes viruses, spyware, and other types of software

Answer 19

Malware

Question 20

is irrelevant or inappropriate messages sent on the Internet to a large number of recipients

Answer 20

Spam