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T/F Electronic components in computers process data using instructions, which are the steps that tell the computer how to perform a particular task

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True

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T/F Screens for desktops cannot yet support touch

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False

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T/F Smaller applications, such as home, typically use a powerful, expensive server to support their daily operations

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False

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T/F Smartphones typically communicate wirelessly with other devices or computers

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True

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T/F Data conveys meaning to users, and information is a collection of unprocessed items, which can include text, numbers, images, audio, and video

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False

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T/F As widespread as computers appear to be, most daily activities do not involve the use of or depend on information from them

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False

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T/F A scanner is a light-sensing output device

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False

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T/F Because it contains moving parts, flash memory is less durable and shock resistant than other types of media

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False

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T/F The terms, web, and Internet, are interchangeable

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False

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T/F One way to protect your computer from malware is to scan any removable media before using it

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True

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T/F Operating systems are a widely recognized example of system software

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True

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T/F You usually do not need to install web apps before you can run them

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True

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A(n) _____ is any hardware component that allows you to enter data and instructions into a computer or mobile device

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input device

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Which of the following is NOT and example of an out put device. a) scanner b)printer c) display d)speaker

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scanner

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consists of electronic components that store instructions waiting to be executed and the data needed by those instructions

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memory

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removable flash memory; usually no bigger than 1.5 inches in height or width, that you inset in and remove from a slot in a computer, mobile device, or card reader/writer

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memory card

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a computer that delivers requested webpages to your computer or mobile device

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web server

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software consists of programs designed to make users more productive and/or assist them with personal tasks

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application

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uses the cellular network to enable high-speed Internet connections to devices with built-in compatible technology, such as smart phones

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cellular radio

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a collaborative website that allows users to create, add to, modify, or delete the content via their browser

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wiki

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T/F No single person or government agency controls or owns the Internet

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True

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T/F The W3C is responsible for maintaining all networks and content on the Internet

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False

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T/F Users typically pay additional fees for mobile hot spot and tethering servicesf

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True

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T/F a gigabyte (GB) is the basic storage unit on a computer or mobile device and represents a single character

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False

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T/F Visitors to a dynamic webpage can customize some or all of the viewed content, such as desired stock quotes, weather, or ticket availability for flights

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True

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T/F Browsers usually are no included by default with mobile devices and smartphones

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False

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T/F Mobile apps sometimes have fewer feature than a web app

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True

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T/F a subject directory is software that finds websites, webpages, images, videos, news, maps, and other information related to a specific topic

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False

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T/F one technique you can use to improve search results is to use specific nouns

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True

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T/F the term, blogosphere, refers to the worldwide collections of blogs

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True

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T/F unregistered wiki users can review the content, as well as edit it and add comments

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False

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T/F tethering is the process of transferring data in a continuous and even flow, which allows users to access and use a file while it is transmitting

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False

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any computer that provides services and connections to other computers on a network

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host

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_____ access takes place when a modem in a computer connects to the Internet via a standard telephone line that transmits data and information using an analog signal

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dial-up

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is a sequence of numbers that uniquely identifies the location of each computer or device connected to the Internet

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IP address

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you register a domain name through a ___, which is an organization that sells and manages domain names

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registrar

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one way to protects your identity while browsing is to use a ____, which is another computer that screens all your incoming and outgoing messages

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proxy server

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a set of rules that defines how webpages transfer on the Internet

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Hypertext Transfer Protocol

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_____ website contains factual information, such as libraries, encyclopedias, dictionaries, directories, guides, and other types of reference

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informational

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consists of a number sign followed by a keyword, describes and categorizes a Tweet

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hashtag

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T/F malware authors focus on social media, with the goal of stealing personal information

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true

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T/F although they can save space, all-in-one desktops usually are more expensive than a system unit and monitor purchased separately

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False

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T/F most traditional and ultrathin laptop and ultrabook screens range in size from 7-10 inches, and most tablet and netbook screens range in size from 11-18 inches

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False

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T/F dedicated servers typically require a faster processor, more memory. and additional storage

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True

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T/F most computers and electronic devices are analog, which use only two discrete states: on and off

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False

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T/F some mobile devices allow you to transfer photos using wireless technologies such as Bluetooth and Wi-Fi

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True

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T/F most smartphones also can function as portable media players and digital cameras

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True

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T/F because embedded computers are components in larger products, they usually are small and have limited hardware

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True

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T/F instead of the term, port, the term, connector, sometimes it used to identify audio and video ports

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False

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T/F Newer versions of USB are backward compatible, which means they support only new USB devices, not older ones

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False

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T/F because the processor in a computer is particularly sensitive to current fluctuations, you always should use a surge protector

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True

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T/F an offline UPS always runs off the battery

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False

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examples of a ____ device include keyboard, mouse, microphone, monitor, printer, USB flash drive, scanner, webcam, and speakers

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peripheral

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some people use this term to refer to the case that contains and protects the motherboard, hard disk drive, memory, and other electronic components of the computer from damage

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system unit

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some desktops called a ___, do not have a tower and instead house the screen and system unit in the same case

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all-in-one desktop

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power users may work with a high-end desktop, sometimes called a ______, that is designed to handle intense calculations and powerful graphics

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workstation

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services provided by _____ include storing content and controlling access to hardware, software, and other resources on a network

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servers

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a dedicated server that backs up and restores files, folders, and media

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backup server

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a four or five-digit number assigned to a specific content or mobile service provider

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CSC

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can connect up to 127 different peripheral devices together with a single connector

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USB port

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T/F applications software serves as the interface between the user, the apps, and the computer's or mobile device's hardware

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False

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T/F each time you start a computer or mobile device, the system software is loaded from storage into memory

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True

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T/F open source software is mass-produced, copyrighted software that meets the needs of a wide variety of users

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False

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T/F when downloading shareware, freeware, or public-domain software, it is a good practice to seek websites with ratings for and reviews of products

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true

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T/F while a computer or mobile device is running, the operating system remains in memory

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true

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T/F with database software, users run functions to retrieve data

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False

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T/F software suites offer three major advantages: lower cost, ease of use, and integration

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True

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T/F a PDF file can be viewed and printed without the software that created the original document

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True

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T/F the military and airlines might use CBT simulations to train pilots to fly in various conditions and environments

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True

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T/F an antivirus program automatically deletes quarantined files

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False

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T/F one of the fastest growing threats in mobile apps is toll fraud malware

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True

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T/F cookies typically are considered a type of spyware

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False

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programs called ____ enable you to perform maintenance-type tasks usually related to managing devices, media, and programs used by computers and mobile devices

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tools or utilities

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___ software performs functions specific to a business or industry

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custom

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a ____ is the right to use a program or app

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license agreement

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___ software is an application that allows users to organize data in rows and columns and perform calculations on the data

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spreadsheet

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____ is a type of application that assists professionals and designers in creating engineering, architectural, and scientific designs and models

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CAD software

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refers to decreasing a photo's file size

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compress

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is a destructive program disguised as a real program

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trojan horse

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a known, specific pattern of virus code

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virus signature

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T/F any illegal act involving the use of a computer or related devices generally is referred to as crimeware

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False

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T/F some malware contains elements of a virus, worm, and trojan horse

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True

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T/F a rootkit displays an online advertisement in a banner or pop-up window on webpages, email, or other Internet services

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False

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T/F an audit trail records in a file both successful and unsuccessful access attempts

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True

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T/F it is good practice to change your password frequently

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True

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T/F a typical license agreement allows you to rent or lease the software

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False

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T/ F unencrypted, readable data is called ciphertext

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False

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T/F private key encryption also is called asymmetric key encryption

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false

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T/F VPNs encrypt data to help ensure that the data is safe from being intercepted by unauthorized people

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True

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T/F although wireless access provides many conveniences to users, it also poses additional security risks

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True

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T/F it is impossible to detect if someone is accessing your wireless home network

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False

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T/F before recycling, refurbishing, or discarding your old computer, you should erase, remove, or destroy its hard disk so that the information it stored remains private

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True

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someone who demands payment to stop an attack on an organizations's technology infrastructure

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cyberextortionist

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a type of malware that is placed on a computer without the user's knowledge that secretly collects information about the user

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spyware

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an employee using an organization's computer to send personal email messages might be an example of _____

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unauthorized access and use

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a private combination of words, often up to 100 characters in length and containing mixed capitalization and punctuation, associated with a user name that allows access to certain computer resources

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passphrase

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____ encryption algorithm inserts characters between existing characters

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expansion

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a set of characters that the originator of the data uses to encrypt the text and the recipient of the data uses to decrypt the text

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public key

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a _____ backup method is the only real-time back up, providing very fast recovery of data

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continuous data protection

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online shopping websites generally use a ____ to keep track of items in a user's shopping cart

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session cookie

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