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Adware poses a security risk because it can track and steal your personal information. _________________________

A) True
B) False

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A(n) ____ computer provides a detachable keyboard base that has extra ports or drives.

A) desktop
B) convertible
C) ultrabook
D) tablet

E) A) and C)
F) C) and D)

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If you need Microsoft Office or other installed programs, keep in mind that not all tablets can run traditional programs.

____ "scrambles" or encodes data so that even if unauthorized users somehow gain access to your files, they will not be able to read or understand what is in them.

If two monitors connected to your computer are blank, you may have a damaged ____.

____ automatically protects all of the data on your computer.

The term Ultrabook is a registered trademark of the Intel Corporation. _________________________

When cleaning a computer screen, you can use a 50/50 solution of water and ____.

Many business people use scanning apps, turning their smartphones into portable scanners.

____ is temporary storage used to store data and operate programs while the computer is running.

Because wires can get tangled, many add-on devices can connect wirelessly using Bluetooth technology. _________________________

Once you determine your budget, you can narrow your search to look for the best computer that fits your budget.

____ are short words or phrases kept secret by a person and used to gain access to a site or data.

Cloud storage technology uses light in the form of a low-power laser beam to record and read a disk. _________________________

The ____ is the size and shape of the computer.

Hard drive storage uses magnetic technology to arrange particles on the disk.

You can use a cable lock to secure a computer to a table or desk. _________________________

____ are short number sequences, kept secret and frequently used by banks, used to access accounts.

Once you determine the form factor for your computer, the next decision you need to make is what operating system you will use.

A ____ is software that helps peripheral devices communicate with a computer.