MCQ Collection
Computer Basics MCQs
Practice Computer Basics questions with answers and explanations.
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Correct Answer: A. software used to create and edit text documents
Explanation:
word processor refers to software used to create and edit text documents
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Correct Answer: C. a release that can fix bugs and security weaknesses
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software update refers to a release that can fix bugs and security weaknesses
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Correct Answer: A. scanner
Explanation:
scanner is the term that matches the description: an input device that digitises paper documents
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Correct Answer: B. a network covering a limited local area
Explanation:
LAN refers to a network covering a limited local area
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Correct Answer: C. login verification using two different factors
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two-factor authentication refers to login verification using two different factors
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Correct Answer: A. a deceptive attempt to steal information through fraudulent messages
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phishing refers to a deceptive attempt to steal information through fraudulent messages
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Correct Answer: B. software used to create slide-based visual presentations
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presentation software refers to software used to create slide-based visual presentations
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Correct Answer: D. the transformation of readable data into protected coded form
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encryption refers to the transformation of readable data into protected coded form
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Correct Answer: D. a control that filters network traffic according to rules
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firewall refers to a control that filters network traffic according to rules
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Correct Answer: A. software designed to harm or misuse a computer system
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malware refers to software designed to harm or misuse a computer system
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Correct Answer: A. the suffix that commonly indicates a file type
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file extension refers to the suffix that commonly indicates a file type
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Correct Answer: B. LAN
Explanation:
LAN is the term that matches the description: a network covering a limited local area
