Deck 6: Protecting Files

Question 1

The incidence of computer theft is increasing.

Answer 1

True

Question 2

A type of malicious software is snakes.

Answer 2

False

Question 3

One of the most disastrous events that can strike a computer is a head crash.

Answer 3

True

Question 4

Hardware failures that affect your computer circuitry and storage devices can be caused by defective components or by unfortunate events.

Question 5

Worms are a type of malicious software that can spread from one computer to another.

Question 6

Computer files can become corrupted when they are not opened properly.

Question 7

Spyware is another term for malicious software and refers to any computer program designed to surreptitiously enter a computer, gain unauthorized access to data, or disrupt normal processing operations.

Question 8

You can often set the autosave option to specify where and how frequently data is stored.

Question 9

The autosave option automatically makes copies of files as you are working on them.

Question 10

A virus program is a series of unique bytes that uniquely identifies a virus and distinguishes it from legitimate files on your PC.

Question 11

The best time to make a system repair disc is when you first set up your computer.

Question 12

Virus software works in the background whenever your computer is on.

Question 13

Restore software is/are designed to back up and restore files from a computer's primary storage device.

Question 14

A system image is an exact copy of all the files stored on a drive.

Question 15

A malicious file is damaged and either won't open, doesn't work properly, or interferes with other software.

Question 16

File backups ensure(s) that files in two or more locations contain the same data.

Question 17

The restore process retrieves files from a backup.

Question 18

A copy of one or more files that is made in case the originals become damaged is generally referred to as a restore.

Question 19

Files from File History must be accessed and restored in groups.

Question 20

A system recovery drive boots your computer from an external hard drive or USB flash drive, and helps you reinstall Windows along with the device drivers and utilities needed to get your computer up and running.

Question 21

If a drive malfunctions or gets knocked about, its read-write ____ might literally crash into the disk surface and damage the sectors that hold your data.

A) head
B) brain
C) arm
D) memory

Question 22

____ utilities are designed to back up and restore files from a computer's primary storage device.

A) Operating system
B) Application
C) Backup
D) Restore

Question 23

____ can attach themselves to a legitimate computer file, replicate to other programs, and deliver various payloads.

A) Snakes
B) Viruses
C) Bacteria
D) Worms

Question 24

An exact copy of all the files stored on a drive is a(n) ____.

A) ghost
B) system image
C) image
D) exact image

Question 25

Which of the following can damage files to the point where the data they contain is no longer accessible?

A) power jacks
B) fires and floods
C) plugging a computer into a surge protector
D) an uncharged battery

Question 26

If an application hangs up, you can use the ____ to close a non-responding program.

A) Task Manager
B) Help window
C) Project Manager
D) virus software

Question 27

The first time you set up the system recovery drive, choose the ____ option.

A) Create a recovery drive
B) Establish backup
C) Create backup
D) Backup

Question 28

When your computer's hard drive malfunctions, you will need a(n) ____ to get your computer started and access the tools necessary to start the restore process.

A) system recovery drive
B) system maintenance disc
C) operating system CD
D) restore repair disc

Question 29

The option that automatically makes copies of files as you are working on them is ____.

A) Save As
B) Save
C) autosave
D) automatic

Question 30

A corrupted file is ____ and either won't open, doesn't work properly, or interferes with other software.

A) broken
B) damaged
C) surged
D) crashed

Question 31

A series of unique bytes that identifies a virus and distinguishes it from legitimate files on your PC is called a ____.

A) signature
B) virus signature
C) stamp
D) worm

Question 32

If you delete a file inadvertently from your hard drive, it resides ____.

A) on the hard disk
B) in the Recycle Bin
C) on USB flash drive
D) on the desktop

Question 33

A restore point is a snapshot of your computer settings, essentially a backup of the ____.

A) Windows Registry
B) Windows Image
C) Windows Restore
D) Windows Ghost

Question 34

Antivirus software scans virus signatures in e-mail attachments, ____, and files that you access from USB flash drives, CDs, DVDs, or the Web.

A) uploads
B) copies
C) backups
D) downloads

Question 35

To protect your computer from malicious attacks, experts recommend you practice "safe computing" by installing ____ software.

A) operating system
B) antivirus
C) application
D) Web-based

Question 36

A(n) ____ backup makes backup copies of files as they are added or changed.

A) auto
B) manual
C) system
D) incremental

Question 37

Popular antivirus software products are available from all but the following ____.

A) AVAST
B) McAfee
C) Snag It
D) Kaspersky

Question 38

Which of the following is an example of malicious software that can alter data on your computer?

A) worms
B) snakes
C) Microsoft Word
D) Internet Explorer

Question 39

____ files are usually stored on a different storage medium than the original files.

A) Restored
B) Backup
C) Private
D) Corrupted

Question 40

Another strategy for protecting important files is to ____ copy them to a USB flash drive, external hard disk, CD, or DVD.

A) hard
B) soft
C) manually
D) auto

Question 41

____ storage services such as Microsoft SkyDrive offer remote storage space on an internet-based server.

A) Sky
B) Data backup
C) Cloud
D) Space usage

Question 42

In the figure above, which item sets up SkyDrive and makes sure it is synced with your computer?

A) Item 1
B) Item 2
C) Item 3
D) Item 4

Question 43

A(n) ____ is the best insurance against a total hard disk failure because the image can be streamed onto a new hard disk, which restores your complete computing environment in one operation.

A) virus
B) system image
C) system recovery drive
D) rootkit

Question 44

Malware is another term for ____ and refers to any computer program designed to surreptitiously enter a computer, gain unauthorized access to data, or disrupt normal processing operations.

A) malicious software
B) virus signatures
C) corrupted files
D) backup utilities

Question 45

In the figure above, Item 2 points to the date of your most recent ____.

A) backup
B) settings change
C) restored files
D) created folder

Question 46

In the figure above, which item displays all the folders and files stored in the cloud?

A) Item 1
B) Item 2
C) Item 3
D) Item 4

Question 47

____ are set automatically when you install new software.

A) System Recovery Drive
B) Malware
C) System images
D) Restore points

Question 48

When you save files to ____, you will have a copy stored locally and in the cloud.

A) SkyDrive
B) SkyHawk
C) AutoRecovery
D) Task Manager

Question 49

The system recovery drive provides an option for ____ a system image previously created.

A) scanning
B) booting
C) backing up
D) restoring

Question 50

Windows is able to restore a single file, folder, or ____ from an incremental backup.

A) private folders
B) library
C) subfolders
D) icons

Question 51

Any software that can automate a task or autonomously execute a task when commanded to do so is called a(n) ____.

A) malware
B) malicious software
C) intelligent agent
D) secret agent

Question 52

The ____ option restores your computer to its like-new status, erasing all your software and data.

A) Refresh your PC
B) Create a recovery drive
C) Reset your PC
D) System recovery

Question 53

In the figure above, Item 1 points to the ____ on the backup drive.

A) file history
B) file recovery
C) free space
D) used space

Question 54

Which of the following is NOT a step in a serviceable backup plan?

A) Make a system recovery drive.
B) Make monthly backups.
C) Activate autosave.
D) Make copies of important files.

Question 55

In the figure above, which item is used to create subfolders on SkyDrive to keep your files organized?

A) Item 1
B) Item 2
C) Item 3
D) Item 4

Question 56

The term ____ refers to software tools used to conceal malware and backdoors that have been installed on a victim's computer.

A) computer virus
B) rootkit
C) Trojan horse
D) bot

Question 57

What are considered great defense mechanisms for malware?

A) restore points
B) virus signatures
C) cloaking techniques
D) concealing techniques

Question 58

____ is ideal in situations when you want a copy of your most recent work stored in a location that you can access in the event that your main hard drive fails.

A) System Restore
B) Synchronization
C) AutoRecovery
D) System Image Recovery

Question 59

Which of the following can you use to hold backups?

A) external hard disks
B) CD-Rs
C) system repair discs
D) system recovery discs

Question 60

Retrieving files from a backup is referred to as the ____ process.

A) backup
B) system
C) application
D) restore

Question 61

When the computer's hard drive ____________________, you need a system recovery drive that will boot your computer.

Question 62

____________________ is sometimes referred to as mirroring.

Question 63

Most applications that ____________________ files can sense when a file has been corrupted.

Question 64

A(n) ____________________ is a series of unique bytes that, like a fingerprint, uniquely identifies a malicious computer program and distinguishes it from legitimate files on your PC.

Question 65

Case-Based Critical Thinking Questions Case 6-1 Jill is concerned about the security of her computer. She is worried that her files may be in danger while being stored on her computer. To protect her computer from malicious attacks, Jill wants to practice 'safe computing,' which means she should ____.

A) move to a safer neighborhood
B) have a friend "computer sit" when she isn't home
C) avoid sources of malicious software
D) buy a heavier computer that would be harder to steal

Question 66

____________________ is created and unleashed by individuals referred to as hackers, crackers, black hats, or cybercriminals.

Question 67

In the event your computer will not boot and your hard drive is no longer working, describe how a system recovery drive can load Windows and then restore your programs and data.

Question 68

Describe ways to protect files while you are working on them.

Question 69

A(n) ____________________ makes backup copies of files as they are added or changed.

Question 70

Case-Based Critical Thinking Questions Case 6-1 Jill is concerned about the security of her computer. She is worried that her files may be in danger while being stored on her computer. Jill knows that a data file is most vulnerable while you are working with it. She activated her AutoRecovery option, but she should still ____.

A) plug her computer into the wall outlet every few hours
B) specify where and how frequently automatically saved data is stored
C) let her computer run on battery power every once in a while
D) fear power surges

Question 71

In the worst case, sectors damaged during a(n) ____________________ crash are part of the Registry that keeps track of file locations on your hard disk.

Question 72

To protect your computer from malicious attacks, experts recommend that you practice ____________________ by installing antivirus software.

Question 73

When you get a new computer, make a(n) ____________________ recovery drive.

Question 74

A(n) ____________________ spreads by sending itself to every address in the address book of an infected computer.

Question 75

Case-Based Critical Thinking Questions Case 6-1 Jill is concerned about the security of her computer. She is worried that her files may be in danger while being stored on her computer. Jill has antivirus software installed on her computer. She must make sure to ____.

A) keep her antivirus software subscription and virus definitions up to date
B) turn on her computer at least once a day
C) leave her computer on for at least five hours every day
D) buy new versions of the software every year