Deck 6: Security and Safety

Question 1

Isabel received a message on her computer that appeared to be from the FBI. It informed her that her computer has been locked and she would need to pay a fee to retrieve her data. How would you describe what is happening?

A)A hacker is trying to put a Trojan on her computer.
B)A worm has infected her computer and she needs to unplug her device.
C)It is most likely ransomware because it is telling her she has to verify payment information to unlock her computer.
D)Nothing has happened and the message is fine to ignore since she has not been home all day and her computer has not been turned on until now.

Answer 1

It is most likely ransomware because it is telling her she has to verify payment information to unlock her computer.

Question 2

Marcus recently had his cell phone stolen. All of the following are security features that should help him locate his stolen phone EXCEPT which one?

A)His phone can generate an alarm even if it is on mute.
B)He can use remote tracking to retrace the thief's steps.
C)The current location of his phone can be pinpointed on a map through the phone's GPS.
D)If the thief enters an incorrect passcode three times, the phone takes a picture of the thief and emails it to Marcus.

Answer 2

He can use remote tracking to retrace the thief's steps.

Question 3

How can you protect personal information gathered by legitimate organizations?

A)Link your credit or debit card to your online accounts.
B)Use the same password and username for all your online accounts.
C)Sign up for many online mailing lists.
D)Create a separate email account for receiving information from websites.

Answer 3

Create a separate email account for receiving information from websites.

Question 4

Technology can lead to all of the following behavioral risks EXCEPT _____.

A)social withdrawal
B)depression and anxiety
C)a sedentary lifestyle
D)higher satisfaction with life

Question 5

Which of the following is the strongest password?

A)Test1test2test3
B)colorbluesky
C)Welcome123
D)H@veAGr3atDaY!

Question 6

Emma downloaded a new game from an unfamiliar website. A few days later, Emma realized her system had been hacked and her credit card numbers were stolen. Without Emma knowing, what type of malware might she have downloaded to her computer?

A)worm
B)Trojan
C)spam
D)ransomware

Question 7

How does discarding computers in a landfill affect the environment?

A)Data miners are digging up landfills looking for gold and platinum.
B)Lead and mercury in computer parts are seeping into the ground and water supply.
C)Copper on circuit boards is creating fire hazards.
D)The computer parts quickly decay and become organic material

Question 8

There are various risks from attacks on Wi-Fi networks. These include all of the following EXCEPT _____.

A)reading wireless transmissions
B)viewing or stealing computer data
C)downloading harmful content
D)creating malware

Question 9

Cassidy is a medical assistant in a hospital and has access to many medical files. When she brings patients to the examining room, she can be observed swiping a card, typing in a password, and staring into what appears to be a camera, all attached to the computer. After completing her check-in, Cassidy leaves the patient in the examining room waiting on the doctor. It is important that she logs out of the system so the patient does not have access to the information stored in the hospital's database. Based on Cassidy's actions what systems do you think the hospital has in place to protect the patient medical records?

A)Digital certificates
B)Two factor authentication
C)Biometrics
D)Encryption

Question 10

You can configure your wireless router to protect your devices in all of the following ways EXCEPT ____.

A)creating a strong password to access the router
B)naming your router something you'll remember, like your street address
C)turning off remote management to the device
D)utilizing guest access when needed and turning it off when guests leave

Question 11

To prevent a laptop from being stolen, you can use a surge protector.

Question 12

After Penny broke up with her boyfriend, he texted some teammates from the track team about some private and intimate moments he and Penny had shared while they were dating. He even lied about their breakup, creating rumors about her behavior. Penny started getting inappropriate looks and advances from the team whenever she was at practice and felt completely humiliated. Penny is a victim of ________.

A)cyberstalking
B)cyberbullying
C)social engineering
D)data mining

Question 13

To protect your information and help you to remember passwords, use your social media account login information to log into another site.

Question 14

How does encryption work?

A)It scrambles the information until the key is used to unscramble it.
B)It protects data on your hard drive, but once you choose to send it to someone, it is no longer protected.
C)It is a key that you insert into your computer to unlock your saved files.
D)It is what happens when you download attachments from your email.

Question 15

Which of the following is a characteristic of a strong password?

A)A short phrase
B)numbers in a series
C)letters, numbers, and symbols
D)personal information

Question 16

_____ ensures that the person requesting access to a computer is not an imposter.

A)Data mining
B)Authentication
C)Encryption
D)Automatic encoding

Question 17

Which term refers to the science that specifies the design and arrangement of items you use so you interact with the items efficiently and safely?

A)Cyberbullying
B)Ergonomics
C)Technology addiction
D)Repetitive strain

Question 18

A Trojan is a malicious program that uses a computer network to replicate.

Question 19

How can you protect a computer from electrical spikes and surges?

A)Use a surge protector.
B)Unplug the computer when it is not in use.
C)Use an uninterruptible power supply.
D)Use a cable lock.

Question 20

In terms of privacy, which of the following is a best practice?

A)Saving your personal information as an email draft
B)Keeping your Social Security number hidden in a locked box in your home
C)Posting your location on social media
D)Throwing away old bank statements that are more than three months old

Question 21

Which is a first step to deter thieves from accessing your financial information?

A)Do not provide personal information over the phone or through email.
B)Review financial and billing statements each month carefully.
C)Follow up on calls regarding purchases that were not made.
D)Be alert to signs that may indicate unusual activity in an account.

Question 22

Why is it not safe to connect to public Wi-Fi networks?

A)Because these networks are rarely protected
B)Because they do not allow Internet access
C)Because the connection is often too slow
D)Because it can weaken your own Wi-Fi wireless router

Question 23

Which of the following statements about browser security settings is false?

A)You can choose which sites run pop-ups.
B)You must keep your accumulated web history as long as you use the browser.
C)You can accept or deny cookies.
D)You can allow or block scripts on specific websites.

Question 24

The news reports a security breach of credit card information at a large department store that has recently laid off many employees. Why should the store investigate the possibility of the breach being from an insider?

A)Because insiders often like to cause disruption and panic among citizens
B)Because insiders sometimes create threats after incidents at their places of employment
C)Because insiders like to breach security to make a political statement
D)Because insiders need practice breaking into networks

Question 25

What is a digital certificate?

A)The key to unlock information into a readable format
B)Technology used to verify a user's identity
C)The process of scrambling information so that it cannot be read
D)A growing trend used to combine multiple types of authentication

Question 26

Social-networking sites have a history of providing tight security and giving users a clear understanding of how security features work.

Question 27

Your Facebook profile is private so there is no need to worry about your boss ever seeing your posts such as your Spring Break pictures.

Question 28

You can monitor and protect your financial data in all of the following ways EXCEPT _____.

A)Being cautious about what information you post on social networking sites.
B)Storing financial information in an unsent email message.
C)Querying unfamiliar purchases found on your bank statements.
D)Shredding financial documents before you discard them.

Question 29

In which of the following situations is a digital certificate useful?

A)You are researching a topic for an assignment.
B)You are registering for an event.
C)You are emailing a friend.
D)You are signing a rental lease.

Question 30

What is it called when an attacker convinces you to enter personal information at an imposter website after receiving an email from a person masquerading as an employee from your bank?

A)encryption
B)dumpster diving
C)phishing
D)identity theft

Question 31

Which of the following forms of identity theft involves posing as a legitimate researcher to ask for personal information?

A)phishing
B)cyberstalking
C)pretexting
D)research spoofing

Question 32

With more and more people using technology, what physical health diagnosis is on the rise?

A)cyberstalking
B)cyberbullying
C)repetitive strain injury
D)technology addiction

Question 33

Which of the following types of websites typically provides the least security?

A)online banking sites
B)online shopping sites
C)social media sites
D)private business sites

Question 34

How is a worm different from a Trojan?

A)A worm reproduces itself on the same computer, whereas a Trojan attempts to spread through the network.
B)A worm gathers information and transmits to a server, whereas a Trojan hides and then spreads through a network.
C)A worm spreads through a network, whereas a Trojan hides inside another program.
D)A worm prevents a device from functioning until a ransom is paid, whereas a Trojan gathers information and transmits it to another device.

Question 35

Siobhan has recently opened a Facebook account and as a new user, is posting frequently and accepting many friend requests. You see a post about an upcoming trip and notice that her profile is open to the public. What can you tell Siobhan to help her use social networking safely?

A)Be cautious about what information she posts.
B)Allow anyone who "friends" her to view her information.
C)Post all types of photos more often.
D)Ignore notices from the social networking site about changes to security.

Question 36

What would a password manager allow you to do?

A)Test your memorization skills.
B)Create and store multiple strong passwords.
C)Make sure you do not repeat passwords on similar accounts.
D)Prevent you from using birthdays in your passwords.

Question 37

Creating a(n)_____ means copying files from a computer's hard drive and storing them in a remote location.

A)uninterruptible data supply
B)private copy
C)alarm
D)data backup

Question 38

What type of security requires something you know and something you have that no one else has?

A)biometric security
B)two factor authentication
C)two part passwords
D)data mining

Question 39

How can an attacker execute malware through a script?

A)A script can retrieve and store your personal information, such as your online buying habits.
B)A script searches the Internet for personal information about you.
C)A script can send you a fraudulent email message requesting confidential information.
D)A script can run a series of instructions to download and run malware.

Question 40

How will you decide which browser security settings to allow and which ones to block?

A)If the browser security setting is from my favorite online retailers, I will accept it because the retailer knows what I like.
B)I will need to review each browser security setting and use my best judgement.
C)If the browser security setting is on a website sent from a friend, I always accept the setting.
D)If the browser security setting has been mentioned on several friends' timelines on Facebook then it must be a good one, so I should do change it on my computer too.