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Computer Vocabulary:  Software, the Internet, Ethics, Etc.



Multiple Choice
Identify the letter of the choice that best completes the statement or answers the question.
 

1. 

Software
a.
a digital document
c.
information
b.
a program that translates user commands into instructions a computer understands, and vice versa (Windows, OS, Linux)
d.
a computer program
 

2. 

Operating System
a.
a digital document
c.
information
b.
a program that translates user commands into instructions a computer understands, and vice versa (Windows, OS, Linux)
d.
a computer program
 

3. 

Data
a.
a digital document
c.
information
b.
a program that translates user commands into instructions a computer understands, and vice versa (Windows, OS, Linux)
d.
a computer program
 

4. 

File
a.
a digital document
c.
information
b.
a program that translates user commands into instructions a computer understands, and vice versa (Windows, OS, Linux)
d.
a computer program
 

5. 

Application Software
a.
a program that translates user commands into instructions a computer understands, and vice versa (Windows, OS, Linux)
c.
computer programs specifically designed for computer users (Adobe Photoshop, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Word
b.
the primary method of sending files over the internet
d.
software that helps protect a computer from computer viruses
 

6. 

FTP
a.
a program that translates user commands into instructions a computer understands, and vice versa (Windows, OS, Linux)
c.
computer programs specifically designed for computer users (Adobe Photoshop, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Word
b.
the primary method of sending files over the internet
d.
software that helps protect a computer from computer viruses
 

7. 

Anti-virus Software
a.
a program that translates user commands into instructions a computer understands, and vice versa (Windows, OS, Linux)
c.
computer programs specifically designed for computer users (Adobe Photoshop, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Word
b.
the primary method of sending files over the internet
d.
software that helps protect a computer from computer viruses
 

8. 

The number system of computers
a.
decimal
c.
tertiary
b.
binary
d.
none of the above
 

9. 

To load a program onto the computer hard drive from one of the other computer disk drives means
a.
to install the program
c.
to upload the program
b.
to download the program
d.
none of the above
 

10. 

Folder
a.
an object that can contain multiple documents, used to organize data files
c.
computer programs specifically designed for computer users (Adobe Photoshop, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Word
b.
the primary method of sending files over the internet
d.
information
 

11. 

Default
a.
a program that translates user commands into instructions a computer understands, and vice versa (Windows, OS, Linux)
c.
computer programs specifically designed for computer users (Adobe Photoshop, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Word
b.
an initial or startup setting that can be changed
d.
software that helps protect a computer from computer viruses
 

12. 

A program that is loaded onto your computer without your knowledge and runs against your wishes is called a
a.
pirate
c.
violation of copyright
b.
hacker
d.
virus
 

13. 

The act of illegally copying or selling software is called
a.
pirating
c.
violating copyright laws
b.
hacking
d.
worming
 

14. 

A destructive program that masquerades as an application program is called
a.
a worm
c.
a pirate
b.
a trojan horse
d.
none of the above
 

15. 

A slang term for a computer enthusiast (although it commonly refers to an individual who gains unauthorized access to computer systems for the purpose of stealing and corrupting data) is
a.
a worm
c.
a pirate
b.
a trojan horse
d.
none of the above
 

16. 

A program that replicates itself over a computer network and usually performs malicious actions--such as using up the computer's resources and possibly shutting the system down--is called
a.
a worm
c.
a pirate
b.
a trojan horse
d.
none of the above
 

17. 

Software copyrights restrict the user from
a.
doing anything to the software
c.
putting the software on the hard drive
b.
sharing the software with others
d.
doing anything other than what the author expressly allows
 

18. 

An individual responsible for maintaining a computer network is called
a.
a hacker
c.
a system administrator
b.
a trojan horse
d.
a web master
 

19. 

The difference between "Save" and "Save as" is:
a.
"Save" will replace the previously saved version with the current version
c.
"Save as" will allow you to change the name of file thus creating two versions of the file--the previous version and the current version     
b.
there is no difference
d.
b and c
 

20. 

Saving Documents
a.
modification or improvement to an existing program
c.
storing a copy of what is in the computer RAM onto the hard drive
b.
allows an individual or group to use a piece of software
d.
adds a specific feature or service to a larger system
 

21. 

Case Sensitive
a.
form of algebra in which all values are reduced to either TRUE or FALSE
c.
storing a copy of what is in the computer RAM onto the hard drive
b.
files that contain pictures
d.
a program's ability to distinguish between capital and small letters
 

22. 

Freeware
a.
copyrighted software given away for free by the author
c.
terms that allow an individual or group to use a piece of software legally
b.
software that is delivered free of charge, but the author usually requests that you pay a small fee if you like the program and use it regularly
d.
hardware or software that adds a specific feature or service to a larger system
 

23. 

Software Licensing
a.
copyrighted software given away for free by the author
c.
terms that allow an individual or group to use a piece of software legally
b.
software that is delivered free of charge, but the author usually requests that you pay a small fee if you like the program and use it regularly
d.
hardware or software that adds a specific feature or service to a larger system
 

24. 

Shareware
a.
copyrighted software given away for free by the author
c.
terms that allow an individual or group to use a piece of software legally
b.
software that is delivered free of charge, but the author usually requests that you pay a small fee if you like the program and use it regularly
d.
hardware or software that adds a specific feature or service to a larger system
 

25. 

Plugin
a.
copyrighted software given away for free by the author
c.
terms that allow an individual or group to use a piece of software legally
b.
software that is delivered free of charge, but the author usually requests that you pay a small fee if you like the program and use it regularly
d.
hardware or software that adds a specific feature or service to a larger system
 

26. 

Boolean
a.
a modification or improvement to an existing program
c.
a computer file that contains sound information
b.
files that contain pictures
d.
a form of algebra in which all values are reduced to either TRUE or FALSE
 

27. 

Sound file
a.
a modification or improvement to an existing program
c.
a computer file that contains sound information
b.
files that contain pictures
d.
a form of algebra in which all values are reduced to either TRUE or FALSE
 

28. 

Graphics files
a.
hardware or software that adds a graphics feature or service to a larger system
c.
a modification or improvement to an existing program
b.
files that contain pictures
d.
a file that holds text
 

29. 

Text file
a.
a file that holds text
c.
a filein which characters are represented by their ASCII codes
b.
often used as a synonym for ASCII file
d.
all of the above
 

30. 

Software Update
a.
modification or improvement to an existing program
c.
storing a copy of what is in the computer RAM onto the hard drive
b.
allows an individual or group to use a piece of software
d.
adds a specific feature or service to a larger system
 

31. 

Web Page
a.
a document on the World Wide Web,
c.
has its own address
b.
identified by a unique URL
d.
all of the above
 

32. 

Netscape Communicator and Microsoft Internet Explorer are examples of
a.
search engines
c.
Internet Service Providers
b.
web browsers
d.
web sites
 

33. 

Home page
a.
usually serves as an index or table of contents to other documents stored on a web site
c.
a global network connecting millions of computers
b.
program application used to locate and display web pages
d.
none of the above
 

34. 

Web browser
a.
usually serves as an index or table of contents to other documents stored on a web site
c.
a global network connecting millions of computers
b.
program application used to locate and display web pages
d.
none of the above
 

35. 

Search Engine
a.
usually serves as an index or table of contents to other documents stored on a web site
c.
a program that searches the Internet for specific documents
b.
program application used to locate and display web pages
d.
all of the above
 

36. 

Internet
a.
a global network connecting millions of computers
c.
a web browser
b.
a service provider
d.
a search engine
 

37. 

World Wide Web
a.
a system of Internet servers that support specially formatted documents written in a language called HTML
c.
an address on the Internet
b.
a program application used to locate and display Web pages
d.
none of the above
 

38. 

Domain
a.
a group of computers and devices on a network that have a commen set of rules and procedures
c.
neither a nor b
b.
defined by the IP address
d.
both a and b
 

39. 

URL
a.
an address on the Internet
c.
a web browser
b.
a company that provides access to the Internet
d.
a search engine
 

40. 

ISP
a.
an address on the Internet
c.
a web browser
b.
a company that provides access to the Internet
d.
a search engine
 

41. 

Internet Connection Speeds listed from slowest to fastest
a.
T3 line, T1 line, DSL, cable modem, ISDN, phone modem
c.
phone modem, ISDN,  cable modem, DSL, T1 line, T3 line
b.
phone modem, ISDN, DSL, T1 line, T3 line, cable modem
d.
ISDN, T1 line, T3 line, phone modem, cable modem, phone modem
 

42. 

IRC
a.
a method of immediate communication between Internet users
c.
a document that may accompany an e-mail that is sent
b.
transferring data from your computer to another computer
d.
the transmission of messages over communications networks
 

43. 

e-mail
a.
a method of immediate communication between Internet users
c.
a document that may accompany an e-mail that is sent
b.
transferring data from your computer to another computer
d.
the transmission of messages over communications networks
 

44. 

Upload
a.
a method of immediate communication between Internet users
c.
a document that may accompany an e-mail that is sent
b.
transferring data from your computer to another computer
d.
transferring data from another computer to your computer
 

45. 

attachment
a.
a method of immediate communication between Internet users
c.
a document that may accompany an e-mail that is sent
b.
transferring data from your computer to another computer
d.
the transmission of messages over communications networks
 

46. 

Download
a.
a method of immediate communication between Internet users
c.
a document that may accompany an e-mail that is sent
b.
transferring data from your computer to another computer
d.
transferring data from another computer to your computer
 

47. 

The @ symbol in an e-mail address
a.
separates the user from the ISP
c.
separates the user from the web browser
b.
separates the user from the domain name
d.
separates the user from the search engine
 

48. 

If you are "online"
a.
you are using an Internet Relay Chat
c.
you are sending an e-mail
b.
you must be connected to another computer via communications lines
d.
any of the above require that you are "online"
 

49. 

The difference between "Save" and "Save as" is:
a.
"Save" will replace the previously saved version with the current version
c.
"Save as" will allow you to change the name of file thus creating two versions of the file--the previous version and the current version     
b.
there is no difference
d.
b and c
 

50. 

Information found on the Internet
a.
is always questionable
c.
should be considered questionable until verified
b.
cannot be verified
d.
can be quoted freely because it is not subject to copyright laws
 



 
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