Computer Basics and Cybersecurity Quiz

A computer is an electronic device that can receive, store, process, and output data.

Buses are pathways that allow different components of a computer to communicate with each other.

Malware security refers to measures taken to protect computer systems from malicious software. The types of malware include viruses, worms, Trojans, ransomware, spyware, adware, and rootkits.

<p>The three components of a computer system are the hardware, operating system, and peripheral equipment.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>A computer network is used to link and function together a group of computers, enabling them to share resources and communicate with each other.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>An example of a simple special-purpose device that uses a computer as a control system is a microwave oven.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Computers are used as control systems in industrial settings, for tasks such as operating industrial robots and computer-aided design.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Computers power the Internet and are used in a wide range of industrial and consumer products, making them an essential part of modern life.</p> Signup and view all the answers