Computer Hardware and Software Basics

Do all state drives have moving parts?

False

Which format won: Blu-ray or HD-DVD?

Blu-ray

Are Macintoshes immune to viruses and malware?

False

What company makes macOS?

Apple

Which company does not make processors?

Microsoft

What can a scammer do with your info?

All of the above (identity theft, scams, etc.)

Is identity theft a huge problem in the US?

Yes

Which hard drive type is not real: PATA, SCSI, SATA or UHTY?

UHTY

Do PCs run BIOS before the OS?

Yes

Are new malware and viruses found every day?

Yes

Can USB ports power devices?

Yes

Does malware harm your PC or network?

Yes

Is spyware/malware installed without the user's knowledge?

Yes

Are all robocalls illegal?

No

Which computers were first to have silicon processors?

Apple

Is malware a computer program?

Yes

Is running antivirus software a waste of time?

No

What is spam?

Unsolicited email

What is Pages?

A word processor program

Why do companies use spyware-collected info?

For marketing

What does a firewall do?

Blocks things from getting into your computer

Is DOS a command line interface?

True

Is backing up your data a waste of time?

No

How does Microsoft manage its software use?

Through licenses

What does a motherboard do?

Lets parts of the computer talk to each other

What does RAM stand for?

Random Access Memory

What does BIOS stand for?

Basic Input Output System

What are robocalls?

Computerized auto-dialed calls with prerecorded messages

What does GUI stand for?

Graphical User Interface