Question 1

Eric's brother, Simon, recently posted a YouTube video talking about Eric's low science grades due to spending too much time playing video games. The video explains how Eric got in trouble with their parents and has been grounded. Which of the following is the best description of Simon's behavior?
A) Cyberstalking
B) Technology addiction
C) Cyberbullying
D) Bullying

Accepted Answer

Simon's behavior is considered cyberbullying because he is publicly shaming and embarrassing his brother by posting a video about his low grades without his consent.

Question 2

When you access a secure website, what information does your browser use to verify that web server's identity and encryption information?
A) Password
B) Encryption key
C) Digital certificate
D) TIN (tax identification number)

Accepted Answer

When accessing a secure website, the browser will use the web server's digital certificate to verify its identity and encryption information. The digital certificate is a document issued by a trusted third-party organization, such as a Certificate Authority, that contains the website's public key and other identifying information. The browser will use this information to establish a secure connection with the website, ensuring that any data exchanged between the two is encrypted and protected from third-party interception or tampering. The password and TIN are not used for this purpose, and an encryption key may be part of the server's encryption process but is not sufficient on its own to verify its identity.

Question 3

Jasmine needs to crop a group photo to show only her face so she can use it as a headshot for a job application. Which of these programs is the best fit for this task?
A) CorelDraw
B) Audacity
C) Adobe Photoshop
D) FilmoraGo

Accepted Answer

Adobe Photoshop is a photo editing software that includes powerful tools for cropping and editing images, making it the best fit for Jasmine's task of cropping a group photo to show only her face. CorelDraw is a vector graphics editor, Audacity is an audio editing software, and FilmoraGo is a video editing app, none of which are ideal for this specific task.

Question 4

What is the minimum password length recommended by most security experts?
A) 15-20 characters
B) 8 characters
C) 12-15 characters
D) 30-40 characters

Accepted Answer

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Question 5

Mariella is ready to study at a local coffee shop before her final exam in two days. As she settles in, the manager announces an evil twin attack is in progress and everyone should ensure they're connected to the shop's own Wi-Fi. Mariella checks her phone and finds it has already connected to the attacker's network. What should she do to protect her phone in the future?
A) Delete the coffee shop's Wi-Fi from her saved networks
B) Make sure she is connected to a legitimate network.
C) Use the phone's cellular signal instead of Wi-Fi
D) Change her Wi-Fi password.

Accepted Answer

Mariella should make sure she is connected to a legitimate network in the future to avoid the attack. Deleting the coffee shop's Wi-Fi from her saved networks or changing her Wi-Fi password won't prevent her phone from connecting to the attacker's network if it's still in range. Using the phone's cellular signal instead of Wi-Fi is an option, but it may not be reliable or feasible in all situations.

Question 6

Ricky's social media account was recently hacked. His bank accounts and email accounts use the same password as his social media account, and within a week, they were also hacked. What could Ricky have used to prevent the original attack from affecting so many accounts?
A) Strong password
B) Password manager
C) Remote lockout
D) Encryption

Accepted Answer

Ricky could have used a password manager to ensure that he was using unique and strong passwords for each of his accounts. This would have prevented the hackers from accessing his other accounts once they had hacked his social media account. Remote lockout and encryption do not directly address the issue of using the same password for multiple accounts. While a strong password is important, it may be difficult for Ricky to remember multiple strong passwords if he is not using a password manager.

Question 7

Lyle is working online when a message appears warning that his personal files have been encrypted so he cannot access them. He has 72 hours to pay hundreds of dollars to receive a key to decrypt the files. What type of malware is infecting Lyle's computer?
A) Trojan
B) Address spoofer
C) Ransomware
D) Social engineering

Accepted Answer

The message warning Lyle that his personal files have been encrypted and that he must pay to receive a decryption key is characteristic of ransomware.

Question 8

Which of the following is the most secure password?
A) $t@rw@r$
B) Passw%rd12345
C) Qwertyuiop[]
D) Elephantstarburstrubikseattle

Accepted Answer

A has a combination of upper and lowercase letters, numbers, and symbols, making it harder for attackers to guess or crack. The longer the password, the harder it is to crack, so D may seem like a good option, but it is also easier to guess because it is a string of related words. B and C are also easy to guess or crack as they follow common patterns and are commonly used passwords.

Question 9

Reggie works for a health insurance company and spends many hours each day entering data into a database. Recently he complained to his doctor about pain and stiffness in his neck and shoulders. Which of the following is his doctor most likely to recommend?
A) Move his desk closer to a window.
B) Ask for different job responsibilities.
C) Take more frequent brakes.
D) Quit his job and work from home.

Accepted Answer

Taking more frequent breaks will allow Reggie to rest his neck and shoulders, reducing pain and stiffness. Moving his desk or changing job responsibilities may not necessarily address the issue, and quitting his job may not be a feasible option.

Question 10

Jackson just saved his research paper on his USB flash drive so he can take it to school and work on it in the library's computer lab. What kind of data is the file on his flash drive?
A) Data in transit
B) Data in use
C) Encrypted data
D) Data at rest

Accepted Answer

The file on Jackson's USB flash drive is considered data at rest, which refers to data that is not actively being used or transferred but is stored on a physical medium, such as a flash drive or hard drive.

Question 11

As Mia swipes her security card and is about to walk into her office building, a young man carrying several doughnut boxes clumsily approaches the door and asks her to hold it open for him. What kind of social engineering attack is this?
A) Authority
B) Urgency
C) Trust
D) Intimidation

Accepted Answer

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Question 12

When David tries to connect to his home Wi-Fi network, he finds that the router's default Wi-Fi password isn't working even though it worked earlier that day. He resets the device so all the default settings are restored. Two days later, the same problem happens again. What should he change so attackers can't keep reconfiguring his router?
A) Wi-Fi password
B) SSID
C) Access password
D) Guest access

Accepted Answer

David should change the Wi-Fi password to a strong, unique password that is not easy to guess or crack. This will prevent attackers from being able to access and configure his router without his knowledge or permission. Additionally, he should consider enabling WPA2 encryption and disabling WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup) to further secure his network.

Question 13

What characteristic makes the following password insecure? riv#MICYIP$qwerty
A) Too short
B) Uses dictionary words
C) Uses names
D) Uses characters in sequence

Accepted Answer

The password is 16 characters long, but complexity does not make up for its brevity. A good password should ideally be at least 12-16 characters long.

Question 14

Jodie likes to answer social media surveys about her pets, where she grew up, what her favorite foods are, and where she goes for vacation. Why could this be a problem?
A) People might think badly of her for some of her choices.
B) Spending too much time on social media could negatively affect her health.
C) Hackers could use this information to answer security questions and access her online accounts.
D) Those surveys often ask for information such as Social Security number or credit card number.

Accepted Answer

Jodie is sharing personal information on social media surveys that could potentially be used by hackers to answer security questions and gain access to her online accounts. It is important to be cautious when sharing personal information online.

Question 15

Sean drifted off while riding the bus home from work. When he woke up, he realized his smartphone was not in his jacket pocket where he usually carries it. However, he's not certain he picked it up off his desk when he left work. What security feature would ensure that no one who might have taken it can access Sean's email while he looks for his phone?
A) Thief picture
B) Remote lockout
C) Last known location
D) Remote wipe

Accepted Answer

Remote lockout allows the owner of the device to lock the phone from a remote location, preventing unauthorized access to emails and other sensitive information.

Question 16

What information do you need to decrypt an encrypted message?
A) Key
B) Password
C) Digital certificate
D) A code on your smartphone

Accepted Answer

The key is needed to decrypt an encrypted message. The key is used to convert the ciphertext back to plaintext. Without the key, it is nearly impossible to decrypt the message.

Question 17

Jamie recently downloaded a photo editing app that some of her friends said had some exciting features. Two days later, she found out her email account had been hacked. What kind of malware infected Jamie's computer?
A) Virus
B) Ransomware
C) Worm
D) Trojan

Accepted Answer

Jamie's situation is indicative of a Trojan attack. Trojans are malicious programs disguised as useful software to trick users into downloading them, which then creates a backdoor for hackers to gain access to the system and steal sensitive information, including login credentials.

Question 18

Jerri just bought a new laptop to replace her old one. Which of the following is a responsible way she can dispose of the old computer?
A) Donate it to a charity.
B) Store it in the attic in case parts are needed later.
C) Pack it in a sealed box before throwing it away.
D) Remove the hard drive before discarding the laptop.

Accepted Answer

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Question 19

Pierre received an urgent email appearing to come from his boss asking him to respond quickly to the email with the company credit card number so she can pay for a business meal for her new clients. What kind of email is this?
A) Spam
B) Phishing
C) Ransomware
D) Hoax

Accepted Answer

This is an example of a phishing email, where the attacker poses as someone trustworthy to try and trick the recipient into revealing sensitive information like a credit card number. It is important to be cautious and verify the authenticity of such requests before sharing any sensitive information.

Question 20

There was a thunderstorm last night, and this morning, Sabine's computer won't turn on. What kind of electrical change most likely damaged her computer?
A) Surge
B) Blackout
C) Noise
D) Brownout

Accepted Answer

A thunderstorm can cause a sudden increase in electrical voltage known as a surge, which can damage electronic equipment like computers. A blackout would cause the computer to not receive power at all, while noise and brownouts are not typically severe enough to cause damage.

Quiz 5: Question Sets

Eric's brother, Simon, recently posted a YouTube video talking about Eric's low science grades due to spending too much time playing video games. The video explains how Eric got in trouble with their parents and has been grounded. Which of the following is the best description of Simon's behavior?

When you access a secure website, what information does your browser use to verify that web server's identity and encryption information?

Jasmine needs to crop a group photo to show only her face so she can use it as a headshot for a job application. Which of these programs is the best fit for this task?

What is the minimum password length recommended by most security experts?

Ricky's social media account was recently hacked. His bank accounts and email accounts use the same password as his social media account, and within a week, they were also hacked. What could Ricky have used to prevent the original attack from affecting so many accounts?

Lyle is working online when a message appears warning that his personal files have been encrypted so he cannot access them. He has 72 hours to pay hundreds of dollars to receive a key to decrypt the files. What type of malware is infecting Lyle's computer?

Which of the following is the most secure password?

Reggie works for a health insurance company and spends many hours each day entering data into a database. Recently he complained to his doctor about pain and stiffness in his neck and shoulders. Which of the following is his doctor most likely to recommend?

Jackson just saved his research paper on his USB flash drive so he can take it to school and work on it in the library's computer lab. What kind of data is the file on his flash drive?

As Mia swipes her security card and is about to walk into her office building, a young man carrying several doughnut boxes clumsily approaches the door and asks her to hold it open for him. What kind of social engineering attack is this?

What characteristic makes the following password insecure? riv#MICYIP$qwerty

Jodie likes to answer social media surveys about her pets, where she grew up, what her favorite foods are, and where she goes for vacation. Why could this be a problem?

What information do you need to decrypt an encrypted message?

Jamie recently downloaded a photo editing app that some of her friends said had some exciting features. Two days later, she found out her email account had been hacked. What kind of malware infected Jamie's computer?

Jerri just bought a new laptop to replace her old one. Which of the following is a responsible way she can dispose of the old computer?

Pierre received an urgent email appearing to come from his boss asking him to respond quickly to the email with the company credit card number so she can pay for a business meal for her new clients. What kind of email is this?

There was a thunderstorm last night, and this morning, Sabine's computer won't turn on. What kind of electrical change most likely damaged her computer?