Digital Technology Skills Flashcards

Which of the following is the best practice when creating a password for an online work account?

Answer: Use a mix of letters, numbers, and symbols of at least 8 characters

A strong password uses a mix of uppercase and lowercase letters, numbers, and symbols and is at least 8 characters long to make it harder to guess or crack.

You receive an email from an unknown sender asking you to click a link and enter your bank information. What should you do?

Answer: Delete the email and report it as phishing

Unsolicited emails requesting personal or financial information are phishing attempts and should be deleted and reported without clicking any links.

What does the term 'cloud storage' refer to?

Answer: Storing data on remote servers accessed via the internet

Cloud storage refers to saving data on remote servers hosted online, allowing users to access their files from any internet-connected device.

Which file format is most commonly used to share documents that should not be easily edited?

Answer: PDF

PDF (Portable Document Format) preserves document formatting and is not easily edited, making it ideal for sharing final versions of documents.

When using a workplace computer, which action best protects sensitive company data?

Answer: Log out or lock the screen when not at the workstation

Locking or logging out of a workstation whenever you step away prevents unauthorized access to sensitive company data.

What is the purpose of a search engine?

Answer: To find information on the internet by entering keywords

A search engine allows users to locate information on the internet by entering keywords or phrases that match relevant web pages.

Which of the following best describes a computer 'operating system'?

Answer: The software that manages hardware and software resources of a computer

An operating system (such as Windows or macOS) is the core software that manages a computer's hardware and provides a platform for running applications.