Using Internet Quiz
Everyone uses the internet for different activities such as research or leisure because we live in a digital world today. Take this quiz at the bottom to figure out if you know how to use the internet.
- 1.
What search engine keyword(s) would be most effective in searching for information on an organization named “The Thomas Ashford Center for Meteorological Research”?
- A.
Weather
- B.
Thomas
- C.
Meteorological
- D.
Ashford Center
- E.
Meteorological Research
Correct Answer
D. Ashford Center -
- 2.
What is the primary responsibility of the Internet Service Provider (ISP)?
- A.
Developing and upgrading Web browsing software
- B.
Managing credit card transactions over the internet
- C.
Distributing computer hardware and software to network users
- D.
Maintaining and supporting network connectivity for customers
Correct Answer
D. Maintaining and supporting network connectivity for customers -
- 3.
“Hacking” refers to what illegal activity?
- A.
Sending threatening email through internet
- B.
Using programming skills to gain unauthorized access to computer systems
- C.
Intentionally destroying computer hardware or software owned by others
Correct Answer
B. Using programming skills to gain unauthorized access to computer systems -
- 4.
What’s the best strategy for creating and maintain secure passwords?
- A.
Using same password as long as possible so you don’t forget it
- B.
Creating PW containing letters and #’s that can’t be easily guessed
- C.
Using same PW for as many system and account logons as possible to avoid confusion
- D.
Saving all PW in a doc. Stored in password protected computer
Correct Answer
B. Creating PW containing letters and #’s that can’t be easily guessed -
- 5.
While listening to the news a computer user hears about a computer virus that is damaging computers all over the world. What’s the best source for detailed technical info. About the virus and solutions for preventing infection?
- A.
Manufacturer of computer hardware
- B.
Manufacturer of user’s anti-virus software
- C.
Government agencies who investigate computer crime
- D.
News source where the user first heard about the virus
Correct Answer
B. Manufacturer of user’s anti-virus software -
- 6.
Which of the following technologies are most helpful to doctors in different countries working toether to treat a patient? (Choose two)
- A.
Voice recognition
- B.
Video conference
- C.
Optical character recognition
- D.
Speech synthesis
- E.
Email
Correct Answer(s)
B. Video conference
D. Speech synthesis -
- 7.
What are the most effective ways to remove spam (bulk email)? (Choose two)
- A.
install anti-spam filtering software
- B.
Only browse web sites that are secure
- C.
Limit internet uses to business hours
- D.
Avoid posting email address in online forums
- E.
Only provide email address to e-commerce Web sites
Correct Answer(s)
A. install anti-spam filtering software
D. Avoid posting email address in online forums -
- 8.
Over what type of data can a user assume to have the most personal ownership and control?
- A.
Work-related data stored on a home computer owned by the user
- B.
Personal data stored on a computer owned by the user’s company
- C.
Personal data stored on a computer owned by the user
Correct Answer
C. Personal data stored on a computer owned by the user -
- 9.
Under what circumstances is it necessary to use proper spelling, grammar, and punctuation in professional email correspondence?
- A.
When message is a quick reply
- B.
During ongoing email dialogue between two users
- C.
Proper spelling, grammar, and punctuation should always be used in all professional correspondence
Correct Answer
C. Proper spelling, grammar, and punctuation should always be used in all professional correspondence -
- 10.
What risks are most likely to increase when a computer is connected to a network? (Choose two)
- A.
Corruption of operating system and application software
- B.
Loss of data when users HDD crashes
- C.
Access to confidential data by unauthorized persons
- D.
Inability to read files due to compatibility issues
- E.
Loss of autonomy and privacy
Correct Answer(s)
C. Access to confidential data by unauthorized persons
E. Loss of autonomy and privacy -
- 11.
Computer networks provide all of the following except _______.
- A.
The ability of groups of people working together on a project to share doc.
- B.
The ability to allow multiple users to access database files simultaneously
- C.
Increased processing speed for each PC on the network
- D.
Less expensive software costs due to economical network software licensing options.
Correct Answer
C. Increased processing speed for each PC on the network -
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