Thursday, October 11, 2007

WARM UP
What word completes the analogy?
(What is an analogy?)
KITTEN : MILK :: _____ : rain
1. storm
2. garden
3. wet

What does it mean?
viscous
"I was going to get one of those lizards," said Willa, "but they are too viscous.

1. "They can bite for no reason."
2. "They have a slimy feel."
3. "They hide all day long."

answers:
garden
they can bite for no reason

Wednesday, October 10, 2007

1
Not Graded
______ are viruses that copy themselves until filling up a computer's storage space.

Your Answer: worms





2
Not Graded
What are two types of “sneaky viruses” that are not designed to harm your computer but can still cause serious problems?

Your Answer: Spyware and adware





3
Not Graded
What are two ways a virus can infect your computer?

Your Answer: take up all storage and have unwanted pop up adds





4
Not Graded
What type of software is available to help prevent viruses and WORMS?

Your Answer: Anti-virus software and firewalls

Tuesday, October 9, 2007

1
Not Graded
Name two types of telephone networks.

Your Answer: standard celluar





2
Not Graded
Why are telephone and Internet networks able to function across countries?

Your Answer: universal standards, guidelines, and procedures. A computer gets on to the Internet via an “onramp” of a smaller network, such as a LAN (local area network) or a home user's ISP (Internet service provider). The information then travels over an Internet backbone until it reaches the desired destination.





3
Not Graded
Name four different types of Internet connections.

Your Answer: dial up,wireless,isdn,dsl





4
Not Graded
What are the three types of information transmitted on the telephone network?

Your Answer: sound, images, data
What is an analogy?)
EXCLUDE : INVITE :: _____ : quiet
1. chatty
2. church-mouse
3. silent

WORD QUIZ
plausible
Which would be a plausible reason for being late to school?
1. You were abducted by aliens.
2. The bus came late.
3. Your mother suggested you stay home and watch T.V. a little longer.
answers:

chatty

The bus came late