TechTermsRPU
  • 1. T / F - Technology is the use of science to solve practical problems.
A) FALSE
B) TRUE
  • 2. Firewalls and antivirus software can not be used to help protect your computer against viruses or hackers
A) TRUE
B) FALSE
  • 3. Virus is a computer program unintentionally designed to cause annoyance or damage hardware or software.
A) TRUE
B) FALSE
  • 4. Hacker - is a person who uses his or her expertise to gain access to people's computers for unethical purposes.
A) TRUE
B) FALSE
  • 5. Acceptable Use Policy - is not intended to protect students from potential dangers when using computers at school
A) FALSE
B) TRUE
  • 6. Before you use your school's computers, you and your parents may have to sign the school's Acceptable Use Policy.
A) FALSE
B) TRUE
  • 7. desktop - The main work area on a computer
A) FALSE
B) TRUE
  • 8. Window - Part of the computer usually at the bottom, that displays active programs.
A) TRUE
B) FALSE
  • 9. Taskbar - part of a desktop screen where an application can be viewed and accessed.
A) TRUE
B) FALSE
  • 10. Insertion Point - symbol on a computer screen that shows where text or data will be entered. It is often a blinking vertical line.
A) TRUE
B) FALSE
  • 11. Shortcut - keyboard command that will not let you use your computer without a mouse.
A) TRUE
B) FALSE
  • 12. Personal computer - computers that can be used by more than one person at a time.
A) TRUE
B) FALSE
  • 13. Used by individuals for organizing information, creating products, and entertainment.
A) mainframe
B) personal computer
C) minicomputer
  • 14. is used by large corporations and government agencies.
A) microcomputer
B) mainframe
C) minicomputer
  • 15. Used by small to medium sized organizations, such as schools.
A) mainframe
B) personal computer
C) minicomputer
  • 16. Mac and Windows used Microsoft windows operating system
A) FALSE
B) TRUE
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