Question 1

Which of the following refers to unique and original works such as ideas, inventions, writings, art, processes, company and product names, and logos?
A) PGP
B) DoS
C) IP
D) TCP

Accepted Answer

The term "IP" refers to intellectual property, which includes unique and original works such as ideas, inventions, writings, art, processes, company and product names, and logos. PGP stands for "Pretty Good Privacy," a cryptographic software tool. DoS stands for "Denial of Service," a type of cyber attack. TCP stands for "Transmission Control Protocol," which is a core protocol used for transmitting data over the internet.

Question 2

How long can digital certificates be valid?
A) six months
B) two years
C) four years
D) five years

Accepted Answer

The answer of How long can digital certificates be valid?
A)...

Question 3

Which of the following kinds of certificate is a notice that guarantees a user or website is legitimate?
A) assigned
B) secure
C) protected
D) digital

Accepted Answer

The answer of Which of the following kinds of certificate...

Question 4

Which of the following terms refers to making a copy of a file?
A) restoring
B) backing up
C) encrypting
D) deciphering

Accepted Answer

Backing up refers to creating a copy of a file or data in case the original is lost or damaged. Restoring involves using a backup to recover lost or damaged data, while encrypting and deciphering involve providing security to data through encoding and decoding.

Question 5

An IT code of conduct is a written guideline that helps determine whether a specific computer action is which of the following?
A) practical
B) permissible
C) acceptable
D) ethical

Accepted Answer

An IT code of conduct is a set of rules and principles that guide the professional behavior of IT professionals. Its purpose is to ensure that IT professionals act ethically and responsibly in their work by providing guidelines for ethical decision-making. Therefore, the best choice is D - ethical.

Question 6

With which of the following do users choose which folders and files to include in a backup?
A) full backup
B) incremental backup
C) differential backup
D) selective backup

Accepted Answer

Selective backup allows users to choose which folders and files to include in the backup, whereas full, incremental, and differential backups do not provide this level of customization.

Question 7

What is another name for public key encryption?
A) controlled key encryption
B) virtual key encryption
C) asymmetric key encryption
D) secure key encryption

Accepted Answer

Public key encryption is also known as asymmetric key encryption, as it uses two different keys for encryption and decryption purposes.

Question 8

Which of the following categories are the rights to which creators are entitled for their work?
A) community property
B) intellectual property
C) creative
D) ethical

Accepted Answer

Creators are entitled to intellectual property rights, which include the exclusive rights to use and distribute their creations. Community property refers to assets that are jointly owned by a married couple, creative refers to the act of producing something new or imaginative, and ethical refers to the principles governing morality and behavior.

Question 9

Which of the following gives authors and artists the exclusive rights to duplicate, publish, and sell their materials?
A) intellectual property deed
B) content license
C) access right
D) copyright

Accepted Answer

Copyright gives authors and artists the exclusive rights to duplicate, publish, and sell their materials.

Question 10

Which of the following replaces each character in the plaintext with a different letter by shifting the alphabet a certain number of positions?
A) expansion algorithm
B) Caesar cipher
C) transposition algorithm
D) compaction algorithm

Accepted Answer

Caesar cipher is a type of substitution cipher in which each letter in the plaintext is replaced by a letter a certain number of positions down the alphabet.

Question 11

In the case of system failure or the discovery of corrupted files, what do users do to the backed-up files when they bring the files to their original location on a computer?
A) They reset the files.
B) The index the files.
C) They restore the files.
D) They resource the files.

Accepted Answer

When users bring the backed-up files to their original location on a computer, they restore the files to replace the corrupted or lost files. Restoring means bringing the files back to their original state before the failure or corruption occurred, ensuring that the data is complete and usable.

Question 12

Which of the following is an authorized person or company that issues and verifies digital certificates?
A) certificate authority
B) certificate agency
C) certificate office
D) certificate bureau

Accepted Answer

The authorized person or company that issues and verifies digital certificates is called a certificate authority (CA). A CA is a trusted third-party organization that confirms the identity of entities requesting digital certificates and issues them after verifying their authenticity.

Question 13

Which of the following terms means in a location separate from the computer site?
A) off-scope
B) off-shore
C) off-line
D) off-site

Accepted Answer

The term "off-site" refers to a location that is separate or remote from the computer site or central location.

Question 14

Which law states that it is not illegal to intercept or access an electronic communication made through an electronic communication system that is configured so that such electronic communication is readily accessible to the general public?
A) CAN-SPAM Act
B) Computer Abuse Amendments Act
C) COPPA
D) Electronic Communication Privacy Act

Accepted Answer

The Electronic Communication Privacy Act (ECPA) states that it is not illegal to intercept or access an electronic communication made through an electronic communication system that is configured so that such electronic communication is readily accessible to the general public. This exception in the law is commonly known as the "readily accessible" or "publicly available" exception.

Question 15

Which of the following is a duplicate of a file, program, or disk that can be used if the original is lost, damaged, or destroyed?
A) restored file
B) bot
C) IP file
D) backup

Accepted Answer

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

Question 16

Which of the following provides the mobile user with a secure connection to the company network server?
A) XPN
B) SPN
C) TPN
D) VPN

Accepted Answer

VPN (Virtual Private Network) provides a secure connection between the mobile user and the company network server by encrypting the connection and authenticating the user's credentials. XPN, SPN, and TPN are not commonly used abbreviations in the IT network security and mobile device management fields.

Question 17

What is the term for a website that uses encryption techniques to protect its data?
A) virtual site
B) locked site
C) secure site
D) vault

Accepted Answer

A website that uses encryption techniques to protect its data is commonly referred to as a "secure site".

Question 18

Which of the following copies all of the files in a computer?
A) full backup
B) incremental backup
C) differential backup
D) selective backup

Accepted Answer

A full backup copies all of the files in a computer, including all data, applications, and system files.

Question 19

One study found that a certain percentage of wireless connections like the kind in the accompanying figure are unsecured, leaving them susceptible to hackers. What was that percentage?
A) 25
B) 35
C) 55
D) 75

Accepted Answer

The answer of  One study found that a certain...

Question 20

With a three-generation backup policy, the grandparent is which of the following?
A) most recent copy of the file
B) second oldest copy of the file
C) oldest copy of the file
D) original file

Accepted Answer

In a three-generation backup policy, there are three copies of the file - the original file (first generation), the older backup (second generation), and the oldest backup (third generation). Therefore, the grandparent refers to the oldest copy of the file.

Quiz 5: Digital Safety and Security: Identifying Threats, Issues, and Defenses

Which of the following refers to unique and original works such as ideas, inventions, writings, art, processes, company and product names, and logos?

How long can digital certificates be valid?

Which of the following kinds of certificate is a notice that guarantees a user or website is legitimate?

Which of the following terms refers to making a copy of a file?

An IT code of conduct is a written guideline that helps determine whether a specific computer action is which of the following?

With which of the following do users choose which folders and files to include in a backup?

What is another name for public key encryption?

Which of the following categories are the rights to which creators are entitled for their work?

Which of the following gives authors and artists the exclusive rights to duplicate, publish, and sell their materials?

Which of the following replaces each character in the plaintext with a different letter by shifting the alphabet a certain number of positions?

In the case of system failure or the discovery of corrupted files, what do users do to the backed-up files when they bring the files to their original location on a computer?

Which of the following is an authorized person or company that issues and verifies digital certificates?

Which of the following terms means in a location separate from the computer site?

Which law states that it is not illegal to intercept or access an electronic communication made through an electronic communication system that is configured so that such electronic communication is readily accessible to the general public?

Which of the following is a duplicate of a file, program, or disk that can be used if the original is lost, damaged, or destroyed?

Which of the following provides the mobile user with a secure connection to the company network server?

What is the term for a website that uses encryption techniques to protect its data?

Which of the following copies all of the files in a computer?

One study found that a certain percentage of wireless connections like the kind in the accompanying figure are unsecured, leaving them susceptible to hackers. What was that percentage?

With a three-generation backup policy, the grandparent is which of the following?