Computer Essentials - Section 6 Quiz

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1.

A good password policy will force users to...
- A.
  
  Always keep the same password
- B.
  
  Change passwords once a year
- C.
  
  Share password with only one or two people
- D.
  
  Change password every month
2.

A strong password will be...
- A.
  
  5 or less letters only
- B.
  
  Numbers only
- C.
  
  A combination of at least 8 mixed cause letters and numbers
- D.
  
  The user's name
3.

Having an off-site backup copy of computer files...
- A.
  
  Slows down processing
- B.
  
  Allows access to files on a remote network
- C.
  
  Improve computer performance
- D.
  
  Preserves data that can be restored if there is a flood or fire
4.

A firewall...
- A.
  
  Compresses files to take up less storage space
- B.
  
  Monitors incoming network traffic to protect from external attacks
- C.
  
  Eliminates viruses and other harmful software
- D.
  
  Monitors outgoing network traffic to protect from attacks
5.

Application software should be updated regularly to...
- A.
  
  Install fixes and enhancements
- B.
  
  Create a backup of the application software
- C.
  
  Give access to all files on the computer
- D.
  
  Avoid accidental deletion of the software
6.

Which one of the following is not a type of malware?
- A.
  
  Worm
- B.
  
  Trojan
- C.
  
  USB
- D.
  
  Spyware
7.

Malware is...
- A.
  
  Software designed to clear your desktop
- B.
  
  Software designed to do harm to your system
- C.
  
  Software with licence
- D.
  
  Software designed to enhance the desktop
8.

A computer infected with a virus is likely to have files that are
- A.
  
  Sorted
- B.
  
  Compresses
- C.
  
  Backed up
- D.
  
  Corrupted
9.

There is a risk of malware infecting a computer when...
- A.
  
  Data is backed up to an external location
- B.
  
  Documents are printed
- C.
  
  Files are downloaded from an unknown source
- D.
  
  Arranging files on the desktop
10.

There is a risk that a virus could enter a smart phone when...
- A.
  
  Making a phone call
- B.
  
  Using the Internet
- C.
  
  Turning on the phone
- D.
  
  Taking a photograph
11.

Running an anti-virus program will...
- A.
  
  Prevent unauthorised users logging on to the computer
- B.
  
  Scan the hard drive to identify and remove harmful software
- C.
  
  Allow data files to be stored at an off-site location
- D.
  
  Delete all temporary files on the computer
12.

To reduce eyestrain you should...
- A.
  
  Use a colour screen
- B.
  
  Sit closer to the screen
- C.
  
  Take frequent breaks
- D.
  
  Close your eyes
13.

You can save energy by ....
- A.
  
  Cleaning the computer screen regularly.
- B.
  
  Compressing files.
- C.
  
  Changing the screen background colour.
- D.
  
  Set the screen to switch off automatically if idle.
14.

A software application that allows users to enlarge selected parts of the content displayed on the screen is a...
- A.
  
  Speech recognition utility
- B.
  
  Screen magnifier
- C.
  
  On-screen keyboard
- D.
  
  Screen reader
15.

A software application that allows the computer to respond to human speech is a...
- A.
  
  Speech recognition utility
- B.
  
  Screen magnifier
- C.
  
  On-screen keyboard
- D.
  
  Screen reader