Choose the best description of ransomware.
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ransomware is malware that locks data for payment.
English • computer-basics
Last updated on 2026-02-07
Three 10-question bundles from our Computers Computer Basics quiz library.
Bundle 1
Bundle ID: 3000000034
Choose the best description of ransomware.
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ransomware is malware that locks data for payment.
What does gateway mean?
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gateway means entry point from one network to another.
What does code editor do?
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code editor edits source code.
Select the device that fits this task: play sound to a listener.
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headphones fits the task to play sound to a listener.
What does screen recorder do?
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screen recorder captures screen video.
Which device is used to print large drawings?
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plotter is used to print large drawings.
Which description best fits virtualization software?
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virtualization software runs virtual machines.
Which data unit matches this description: group of 8 bits?
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byte matches this description.
The device document camera is primarily what type of device?
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document camera is a input device.
What does file manager do?
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file manager organizes files and folders.
Bundle 2
Bundle ID: 3000000035
The shortcut Ctrl+End is used to do what?
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Ctrl+End is used to go to the end of a document.
Which file type matches extension .otf?
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.otf matches a font file.
Which file extension is commonly used for a bitmap image?
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.bmp is used for a bitmap image.
Which file type typically uses the extension .docx?
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.docx files are word processing document files.
The device GPU is primarily what type of device?
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GPU is a processing device.
The microSD slot port is used to do what?
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The microSD slot port is used to read microSD cards.
The device printer is primarily what type of device?
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printer is a output device.
Which component is best described as executes program instructions?
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CPU is executes program instructions.
Which networking term means translates private and public IP addresses?
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NAT means translates private and public IP addresses.
What is the primary role of chipset?
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chipset is the controls communication between CPU memory and devices.
Bundle 3
Bundle ID: 3000000036
Which networking term means secure tunnel over a network?
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VPN means secure tunnel over a network.
What does cloud storage client do?
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cloud storage client syncs files to the cloud.
Which component is best described as renders graphics?
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GPU is renders graphics.
Which security term means malware that hides as a safe program?
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trojan means malware that hides as a safe program.
Choose the best description of authentication.
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authentication is process of verifying identity.
Which file extension is commonly used for a video file?
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.mp4 is used for a video file.
Which software type uploads backups to a server?
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backup client uploads backups to a server.
What is the primary role of CMOS battery?
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CMOS battery is the keeps system clock and settings.
Which security term means test to distinguish humans from bots?
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captcha means test to distinguish humans from bots.
What is the primary role of thermal paste?
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thermal paste is the improves heat transfer.
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