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1.

Websites use these to keep track of your personal information so you don't have to enter it every time you visit that page.
- A.
  
  Blogs
- B.
  
  Cookies
- C.
  
  Icons
- D.
  
  Databases
Correct Answer
B. Cookies
2.

A computer uses a _______ to limit the data that can pass through and protects it from damage by outsiders.
- A.
  
  Screenshot
- B.
  
  RAM
- C.
  
  Router
- D.
  
  Firewall
Correct Answer
D. Firewall
3.

When someone tries to steal personal information from you by sending out fake emails that look legitimate, it is called _________.
- A.
  
  Phishing
- B.
  
  Peripheral
- C.
  
  Shareware
- D.
  
  Bug
Correct Answer
A. Phishing
4.

Google, Excite, Lycos, and Alta Vista are all examples of a ___________.
- A.
  
  Search engine
- B.
  
  Software
- C.
  
  Motherboard
- D.
  
  Storage device
Correct Answer
A. Search engine
5.

The smallest unit of data is called a ________________.
- A.
  
  Cookie
- B.
  
  Byte
- C.
  
  Cc
- D.
  
  Bit
Correct Answer
D. Bit
6.

Which of the following is not an input device?
- A.
  
  Keyboard
- B.
  
  Printer
- C.
  
  Mouse
- D.
  
  Scanner
Correct Answer
B. Printer
7.

The process in which outside data is sent to your computer is called ________?
- A.
  
  Upload
- B.
  
  Internet
- C.
  
  Email
- D.
  
  Download
Correct Answer
D. Download
8.

A small file that helps a computer communicate with a certain hardware device is called a ______.
- A.
  
  Driver
- B.
  
  Toolbar
- C.
  
  Media
- D.
  
  ROM
Correct Answer
A. Driver
9.

Small programs or scripts that can negatively affect the health of your computer are called _______?
- A.
  
  Cyber crime
- B.
  
  Template
- C.
  
  Flu
- D.
  
  Virus
Correct Answer
D. Virus
10.

Sending a message through a computer or electronic device is ___________.
- A.
  
  Telegraph
- B.
  
  GUI
- C.
  
  Snail Mail
- D.
  
  E-mail
Correct Answer
D. E-mail
11.

Word, Outlook, MineSweeper, and Microtype are all examples of _______________.
- A.
  
  Browsers
- B.
  
  Applications
- C.
  
  Web Pages
- D.
  
  Folders
Correct Answer
B. Applications

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Technology Pre-test

Websites use these to keep track of your personal information so you don't have to enter it every time you visit that page.

A computer uses a _______ to limit the data that can pass through and protects it from damage by outsiders.

When someone tries to steal personal information from you by sending out fake emails that look legitimate, it is called _________.

Google, Excite, Lycos, and Alta Vista are all examples of a ___________.

The smallest unit of data is called a ________________.

Which of the following is not an input device?

The process in which outside data is sent to your computer is called ________?

A small file that helps a computer communicate with a certain hardware device is called a ______.

Small programs or scripts that can negatively affect the health of your computer are called _______?

Sending a message through a computer or electronic device is ___________.

Word, Outlook, MineSweeper, and Microtype are all examples of _______________.