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New Computer

When you get a new computer, is it okay to plug it into the Internet and use it right away?

select answer 1.  Yes - Vendors always install everything you need 2.  Yes - It will be awhile before hackers find me 3.  No - I am vulnerable until my system is patched

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Maintaining Your Computer

What programs need to be updated and/or patched?

Select the best answer below 1.  Operating System 2.  Office Suite 3.  Tax programs 4.  Plug-ins like Acrobat Reader 5.  Media players 6.  Messenger programs 7.  Games 8.  Every program on my computer

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Anti-Virus

If your computer came with an anti-virus program, are you protected against virus, worm, and trojan attacks?

Select the best answer below 1.  Yes - I don't need to do anything                I'm good to go 2.  No - First I need to run the update 3.  No - I need to schedule regular updates 4.  No - My trial version expires in 3 months               and I have to renew it 5.  No - I need to do everything in items               2 through 4 above 6.  No - Sometimes new malicious programs               attack before an update is available

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E-mail Attachments

If you get an e-mail attachment, is it okay to open it?

Select the best answer below 1.  Yes - They are usually harmless and funny 2.  No - All attachments are bad news 3.  Yes - If the sender has told me a file coming 4.  No - Any attachment could contain a virus, torjan or worm 5.  Yes - If it looks like it is from somebody I know

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Privacy

Is your privacy protected when you use your computer on the Internet?

Select the best answer below 1.  No - I have to beware of identity theft and spyware 2.  Yes - I'm protected by a password 3.  Yes - I'm protected by a firewall

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Protection

What do you need to install on your computer besides an anti-virus program to protect your privacy and data?

Select the best answer below 1.  A personal firewall program or firewall applicance 2.  Anti-spyware programs 3.  Both item 1 and 2 above 4.  Nothing, I just need to be careful

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When You Get "spam"

What should you do when you get spam (unsolicited commercial e-mail) messages?

Select the best answer below 1.  Send a message back telling them to quit 2.  Unsubscribe, if that is an option 3.  Click on interesting links 4.  Delete these messages 5.  Buy stuff if the offer looks good 6.  Install anti-spam software & delete

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