VIRTUAL SC IT FUNDAMENTALS FINAL EXAM STUDY
GUIDE
CPU - Answers - part of computer that is the primary data processing component
Microsoft Windows - Answers - most widely used operating system for personal
computers
Hard Drive - Answers - stores all software and files on the computer
Database - Answers - software that stores organized data
Software - Answers - tells hardware what to do
file extension - Answers - 3 or 4 letters at the end of a file name after a period; tells
characteristics and use of the file
Bandwidth - Answers - amount of data that can be sent over a certain time period
Peer to peer - Answers - 2 or more PC's connected that share resources
"S" at the end of the web address - Answers - website is secure
backup files - Answers - copying files so they don't get erased or deleted
Types of Internet Connection - Answers - Cellular
DSL
Cable
Dial Up (slowest)
Computer Virus - Answers - a harmful computer program; installed without your
permission
worm - Answers - can replicate and spread without the user doing anything
Phishing - Answers - done through email; looks like a real email; has malicious links to
malware
Telepresence - Answers - two way communication and collaboration tool that allows
users to feel like they are in the same room
Virtualization - Answers - makes cloud computing work
Cloud Computing - Answers - delivery of shared resources through the Internet
GUIDE
CPU - Answers - part of computer that is the primary data processing component
Microsoft Windows - Answers - most widely used operating system for personal
computers
Hard Drive - Answers - stores all software and files on the computer
Database - Answers - software that stores organized data
Software - Answers - tells hardware what to do
file extension - Answers - 3 or 4 letters at the end of a file name after a period; tells
characteristics and use of the file
Bandwidth - Answers - amount of data that can be sent over a certain time period
Peer to peer - Answers - 2 or more PC's connected that share resources
"S" at the end of the web address - Answers - website is secure
backup files - Answers - copying files so they don't get erased or deleted
Types of Internet Connection - Answers - Cellular
DSL
Cable
Dial Up (slowest)
Computer Virus - Answers - a harmful computer program; installed without your
permission
worm - Answers - can replicate and spread without the user doing anything
Phishing - Answers - done through email; looks like a real email; has malicious links to
malware
Telepresence - Answers - two way communication and collaboration tool that allows
users to feel like they are in the same room
Virtualization - Answers - makes cloud computing work
Cloud Computing - Answers - delivery of shared resources through the Internet
