Vocabulary - pt. 1

Question 1

.exe file

Answer 1

executable file used by programs to install and run on computers

Question 2

419 scam

Answer 2

type of advance fee fraud, where you are asked to help transfer money out of another country

Question 3

802.11

Answer 3

standard for wireless networks

Question 4

Access control

Answer 4

controlling who has access to what information

Question 5

ActiveX controls

Answer 5

can enhance browsing experience by allowing animation or help with tasks such as installing security updates at Microsoft Update.

Question 6

Administrator

Answer 6

user with sufficient access rights to allow them to manage the access rights of other users
-carry out other high-level computer management tasks

Question 7

Advance fee fraud

Answer 7

any fraud that tricks victims into paying money up front on the false hope of receiving something significant later

Question 8

Adware

Answer 8

form of spyware that displays unwanted ads on a computer

Question 9

AIM

Answer 9

AOL’s instant messaging system

Question 10

Android

Answer 10

an OS used by a number of smartphone and table manufacturers
-most prolific OS for smartphones

Question 11

Antispyware software

Answer 11

specifically designed for the detection and prevention of spyware

Question 12

antivirus software

Answer 12

specifically designed for the detection and prevention of known viruses

Question 13

authentication

Answer 13

process for verifying that someone or something is who or what it claims to be; generally done with passwords