Deck 8: Security Issues and Ethics in Education

Question 1

A(n) ____ disc is normally a CD that contains an uninfected copy of key operating system commands and startup information that enables the computer to restart correctly; this kind of disc may be required in some circumstances by the program in the accompanying figure.

A) antivirus
B) rescue
C) fix-it
D) virus fix

Answer 1

B

Question 2

____ is the use of a computer system without permission.

A) Access controls
B) Unauthorized use
C) Unauthorized access
D) Biometric trespass

Answer 2

C

Question 3

A ____ virus replaces the program that is used to start the computer system with a modified, infected version of the startup program.

A) boot sector
B) file
C) Trojan horse
D) macro

Answer 3

A

Question 4

The most common type of software theft is ____.

A) stealing a CD
B) stealing a flash drive
C) software piracy
D) all of the above

Question 5

A computer security risk is defined as any event or action that could cause loss of, or damage to, ____.

A) computer equipment
B) software
C) data and information
D) all of the above

Question 6

____ is the use of a computer or data for unapproved or possibly illegal activities.

A) Access control
B) Unauthorized use
C) Unauthorized access
D) Biometic trespass

Question 7

In addition to detecting viruses and inoculating against them, antivirus programs like the one in the accompanying figure can ____.

A) repair infected programs and files
B) protect against power surges
C) protect against unauthorized access
D) all of the above

Question 8

Antivirus programs like the one in the accompanying figure also are called ____.

A) vaccines
B) computer medicine
C) virus remedy
D) virus fixers

Question 9

A ____ is a program that is activated when a certain condition is detected.

A) logic bomb
B) worm
C) time bomb
D) macro virus

Question 10

A security system consisting of hardware and/or software that prevents unauthorized access to data and information on a network is called a(n) ____.

A) proxy
B) firewall
C) blocker
D) defender

Question 11

A ____ is a program that is activated on a specific date.

A) logic bomb
B) worm
C) time bomb
D) macro virus

Question 12

Any item that you must carry to gain access to a computer or computer facility is called a(n) ____.

A) proxy object
B) possessed object
C) access object
D) smart object

Question 13

A ____ virus inserts virus code into program files.

A) boot sector
B) file
C) Trojan horse
D) macro

Question 14

All of the following are tips for creating passwords EXCEPT ____.

A) join two words together
B) use a close relative or your child's name
C) choose words from other languages
D) use a combination of letters and numbers

Question 15

Software licenses like the one in the accompanying figure are agreements that ____.

A) provide specific conditions for use of the software
B) users must accept before using the software
C) outline the rights to use the software
D) all of the above

Question 16

An antipiracy technology designed to verify that software products have been legitimately licensed by licenses like the one in the accompanying figure is called ____.

A) product activation
B) software activation
C) software verification
D) product verification

Question 17

A well-known time bomb virus is the ____ virus, which destroys files on March 6.

A) da Vinci
B) Michelangelo
C) Spring Fever
D) Green Caterpillar

Question 18

All of the following are true concerning viruses like those described in the accompanying figure EXCEPT ____.

A) viruses are potentially damaging computer programs
B) a virus is a segment of a program
C) many viruses are generated by chance
D) damage caused by a virus is called the virus payload

Question 19

A ____ virus hides within or is designed to look like a legitimate program.

A) boot sector
B) file
C) Trojan horse
D) macro

Question 20

A ____ virus hides virus code within an application such as a word processing or spreadsheet document.

A) malicious
B) file
C) Trojan horse
D) macro

Question 21

____ applies to all creative works and provides certain rights to authors.

A) Codes of conduct
B) Creative Works Act of 1976
C) Copyright
D) Computer ethics

Question 22

A ____ gives an entire region or state the right to install an unlimited number of educational copies of a software program.

A) community/state site license
B) network site license
C) site license
D) single-user license

Question 23

A(n) ____ is an injury or disorder of the muscles, nerves, tendons, ligaments, and joints.

A) CSB
B) RSB
C) BSC
D) MSD

Question 24

A(n) ____ occurs when the incoming electrical power increases significantly above the normal 120 volts.

A) overvoltage
B) blackout
C) brownout
D) undervoltage

Question 25

A(n) ____ is a prolonged undervoltage.

A) overvoltage
B) blackout
C) brownout
D) undervoltage

Question 26

____ is a scam in which a perpetrator sends an official-looking e-mail that attempts to obtain personal and financial information from the recipient.

A) Spam
B) Spim
C) Phishing
D) Split

Question 27

____ computing involves reducing the use of electricity and the production of environmental waste while using a computer.

A) Green
B) Environmental
C) Productive
D) Ethical

Question 28

____ prevents your browser from displaying materials from targeted sites or sites that contain certain keywords or phrases.

A) Controlling software
B) Preventing software
C) Filtering software
D) Monitoring software

Question 29

Copyright laws ____.

A) protect original materials created by students and teachers posted on the Web
B) apply to all creative works
C) are contained in the Copyright Act of 1976 and its numerous amendments
D) all of the above

Question 30

____ is a service that blocks e-mail messages from designated sources.

A) E-mail filtering
B) Antispam filtering
C) Electronic filtering
D) Computer filtering

Question 31

Surge protectors ____.

A) smooth out minor voltages
B) provide a stable current flow
C) keep overvoltages from damaging computer equipment
D) all of the above

Question 32

A(n) ____ is a complete power failure.

A) overvoltage
B) blackout
C) brownout
D) undervoltage

Question 33

Fair use guidelines allow ____.

A) individuals to make unlimited copies of copyrighted works
B) educators to use certain copyrighted works for nonprofit educational purposes
C) information on the Web to be copyright free
D) all of the above

Question 34

A(n) ____ occurs when the electrical power supply drops.

A) overvoltage
B) blackout
C) power surge
D) undervoltage

Question 35

A(n) ____ is a teacher-created document or Web page that contains hyperlinks.

A) Acceptable Use Policy (AUP)
B) MS Word document
C) student learning page
D) curriculum resource page

Question 36

A ____ allows network users to share a single copy of the software.

A) community site license
B) network site license
C) site license
D) single-user license

Question 37

A(n) ____ is a set of rules that govern the use of school and school district computers, networks, and the Internet.

A) Acceptable Use Policy (AUP)
B) Code of Conduct (COC)
C) public domain
D) School Protection Policy (SPP)

Question 38

Software that is distributed free for a trial use period is called ____.

A) shareware
B) freeware
C) limited use software
D) all of the above

Question 39

Software that is provided at no cost to a user by an individual or company is called ____.

A) shareware
B) freeware
C) limited use software
D) all of the above

Question 40

____ studies have shown that using the correct type and configuration of chair, keyboard, display device and worksurface helps users work comfortably and efficiently, and helps protect their health.

A) Green
B) Environmental
C) Ergonomic
D) Musculoskeletal

Question 41

By acquiring data from public and other sources, national marketing organizations can create an electronic profile of an individual.

Question 42

Any illegal act involving a computer generally is referred to as a computer crime.

Question 43

Spam is a scam in which a perpetrator sends an official-looking e-mail that attempts to obtain personal and financial information from the recipient.

Question 44

Modified Multiple Choice An area of computer ethics frequently discussed includes ____.

A) information privacy
B) copyright issues
C) software theft
D) phishing

Question 45

A worm is a malicious software program that hides within a legitimate program.

Question 46

Modified Multiple Choice A single-user license typically includes the following condition: ____.

A) users may give copies to friends
B) users may make one backup copy of the software
C) users may not give copies to friends
D) users may install the software on only one computer

Question 47

Antivirus programs like those in the accompanying figure work by looking for programs that attempt to modify the boot program, the operating system, and other programs.

Question 48

Modified Multiple Choice Objectionable materials located on the Internet include ____.

A) racist literature
B) Word documents
C) obscene videos
D) obscene pictures

Question 49

A community/state site license normally does not provide substantial savings over single-use licenses.

Question 50

A software license, an example of which is shown in the accompanying figure, is an agreement that provides recommended conditions for use of the software; however, users do not have to accept these recommendations before using the software.

Question 51

Unauthorized access is the use of a computer system or data for unapproved purposes.

Question 52

Most viruses like those described in the accompanying figure are harmless pranks that cause no permanent damage.

Question 53

A proxy server screens all incoming and outgoing messages.

Question 54

An antivirus program like the one in the accompanying figure also is called a serum.

Question 55

A logic bomb virus is activated on a particular date.

Question 56

Schools should never store backup copies at an off-site location.

Question 57

A backup is a duplicate of a file, program, or disk that can be used if the original is lost, damaged, or destroyed.

Question 58

Modified Multiple Choice A person who tries to break into a computer system is called a ____.

A) cracker
B) hacker
C) cookie
D) snoop

Question 59

Viruses like those described in the accompanying figure commonly infect computers through e-mail attachments.

Question 60

Modified Multiple Choice Computer vandalism includes ____.

A) a student cutting a computer cable
B) a student deleting important computer files
C) stealing a CD
D) individuals breaking into a school and smashing computers

Question 61

Spam sent via Internet Telephony is called split.

Question 62

The Copyright Act of 1976 established legal use and provided the guidelines that allow educators to use and copy certain copyrighted materials. _________________________

Question 63

Copyright laws protect original materials created by students and teachers and published on the Web.

Question 64

Fair use guidelines allow teachers to use any copyrighted works for educational purposes without any restrictions.

Question 65

A(n) ____________________ is a type of logic bomb that is activated on a particular date.

Question 66

Product registration is an antipiracy technology designed to verify that software products have been licensed legitimately. _________________________

Question 67

Cryptogram is the process of converting readable data into unreadable characters by applying a formula that uses a code as shown in the accompanying figure. _________________________

Question 68

Filtering software programs prevent access to all objectionable and inappropriate materials.

Question 69

Biometrics is an applied science devoted to incorporating comfort, efficiency, and safety into the design of items in the workplace. _________________________

Question 70

The largest job-related injury and illness problems in the United States today are repetitive strain injuries (RSI).

Question 71

A(n) ____________________ replaces the program used to start the computer system with an infected version.

Question 72

Many display devices and keyboards have features that help address ergonomic issues.

Question 73

While an outstanding educational tool, curriculum resource pages will not significantly reduce the chances that students will view inappropriate Web sites.

Question 74

CVS has serious and long-term consequences.

Question 75

Due to emerging technologies (primarily wireless technologies, tablet computers, and apps) public education is undergoing profound and fundamental changes.

Question 76

A(n) ____________________ is defined as any event or action that could cause loss or damage to computer capabilities.

Question 77

A(n) ____________________ is designed to detect, disinfect, and protect computers and networks from viruses like those in the accompanying figure.

Question 78

The daVinci virus destroys data on March 6, the date of the artist's birthday. _________________________

Question 79

Teachers always must protect the identity of their students on student and teacher Web pages.

Question 80

False warnings about viruses that often spread via e-mail and over the Internet are known as ____________________.