Question 1

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT Which of the following statements is not a safeguard against the failure of hardware?
A) surge protectors
B) fault-tolerant computers
C) device-tracking apps
D) UPS

Accepted Answer

Device-tracking apps are used to locate lost or stolen devices and do not protect against hardware failure.

Question 2

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT Which of the following terms is used to describe a scam in which a website includes a button, image or link that contains a malicious program?
A) war driving
B) spitting
C) clickjacking
D) spimming

Accepted Answer

Clickjacking is a technique where a malicious actor tricks a user into clicking on something different from what the user perceives, often by overlaying a transparent layer over a legitimate webpage element.

Question 3

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT Which of the following statements is not true about backing up?
A) Backup programs are available from many sources.
B) Continuous data protection typically is used only by large enterprises.
C) With a selective backup, all of the files in the computer automatically are chosen to be copied.
D) A backup is a duplicate of a file, program, or disk.

Accepted Answer

With a selective backup, users choose specific files to be copied, not all files automatically.

Question 4

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT Which of the following terms is used to describe a set of steps that can convert readable plaintext into unreadable ciphertext?
A) a decipher module
B) a translation tool
C) an encryption algorithm
D) a decryption key

Accepted Answer

An encryption algorithm is a set of steps used to convert readable plaintext into unreadable ciphertext, ensuring data security.

Question 5

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT Which of the following terms refers to a written list of guidelines that might include rules that prevent employees from using software illegally or using computers to steal?
A) a software license
B) an IT code of conduct
C) digital rights management
D) fair use

Accepted Answer

An IT code of conduct is a set of guidelines that outlines acceptable and unacceptable behaviors for employees, including rules about software use and computer-related activities.

Question 6

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT What term is used to describe the discovery, collection, and analysis of evidence found on computers and networks?
A) cybersleuthing
B) digital forensics
C) system analysis
D) data mining

Accepted Answer

Digital forensics is the term used to describe the discovery, collection, and analysis of evidence found on computers and networks.

Question 7

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT In your encryption algorithm, you removed every third letter. Which algorithm did you use?
A) substitution
B) transposition
C) expansion
D) compaction

Accepted Answer

The algorithm described involves removing letters, which is a form of compaction, as it reduces the size of the original message by eliminating certain elements.

Question 8

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT What term is used to describe the process of restricting access to certain material on the web?
A) content filtering
B) information monitoring
C) data mining
D) social profiling

Accepted Answer

Content filtering is the process of restricting access to certain material on the web by blocking or allowing specific content based on predefined criteria.

Question 9

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT Which of the following terms is used to describe a small text file that a web server stores on your computer?
A) a breadcrumb
B) a nugget
C) a cracker
D) a cookie

Accepted Answer

A cookie is a small text file that a web server stores on a user's computer to remember information about the user, such as login details or preferences.

Question 10

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT When a waiter at a restaurant steals credit card numbers to make fraudulent purchases, this is called _____________.
A) information theft
B) software theft
C) digital forensics
D) decryption

Accepted Answer

This is called information theft, as it involves stealing personal data, such as credit card numbers, for unauthorized use.

Question 11

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT In your encryption algorithm, you replaced each letter with another letter. Which algorithm did you use?
A) substitution
B) transposition
C) expansion
D) compaction

Accepted Answer

The substitution algorithm involves replacing each letter in the plaintext with another letter.

Question 12

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT What is an EULA intended to do?
A) license software for individual use
B) outline computer activities for which the computer and network may or may not be used
C) contract with an outside organization to provide security and recovery services for a network
D) establish a network of computers, such as a homegroup

Accepted Answer

An End User License Agreement (EULA) is a legal contract between the software developer or vendor and the user, granting the user the right to use the software under certain conditions, typically for individual use.

Question 13

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT Which of the following statements is not true about software theft?
A) A keygen distributes user names and passwords to those who register their legally purchased copies of a software program.
B) Software piracy is the unauthorized and illegal duplication of copyrighted software.
C) With a single-user license agreement, users are permitted to make one copy of the software as a backup.
D) Software theft includes disabling or removing programs from company computers.

Accepted Answer

A keygen is typically used to generate unauthorized registration keys for software, not to distribute legitimate user names and passwords for legally purchased software.

Question 14

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT You have just provided the identification number that associates your new software purchase with the mobile device on which you installed the software. What is the term for this process?
A) software deployment
B) software decryption
C) app installation
D) product activation

Accepted Answer

Product activation is the process of verifying that a software product is legitimately licensed by associating it with a specific device, often using an identification number.

Question 15

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT In order to safeguard your personal information, which of the following is recommended?
A) Fill out rebates and warranty forms completely to provide the manufacturer with as much information as possible in case you need to contact them.
B) Clear your history file when you are finished browsing.
C) Preprint your telephone number on your personal checks so businesses can reach you quickly if they determine there is a problem with your purchase.
D) Use shopping club and buying cards when shopping to remain anonymous.

Accepted Answer

Clearing your browsing history helps protect your personal information from being accessed by others who might use your device.

Question 16

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT Which of the following statements is not true about intellectual property rights?
A) The term fair use refers to the rights which creators are entitled for their work.
B) Intellectual property refers to unique and original works such as ideas, inventions, company logos, and more.
C) A copyright protects any tangible form of expression.
D) Digital rights management is a strategy designed to prevent illegal distribution of digital content.

Accepted Answer

Fair use is a limitation on the rights granted by copyright law, allowing limited use of copyrighted material without permission from the rights holders. It is not a right that creators are entitled to for their work.

Question 17

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT Which of the following can be used to create a software registration number, sometimes illegally?
A) BSA
B) decryption key
C) keygen
D) public key

Accepted Answer

A keygen, short for key generator, is a tool used to generate software registration numbers or serial keys, sometimes illegally, to bypass software licensing.

Question 18

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT Social engineering, as it pertains to computers, is _____________.
A) creating consumer and personal profiles by tracking website history and electronic purchases
B) compiling data from multiple computer users in order to make predictions about computer trends
C) filtering Internet content to targeted users based on their personal preferences
D) gaining unauthorized access or obtaining confidential information by taking advantage of the trusting nature or naivety of users

Accepted Answer

Social engineering in the context of computers involves manipulating individuals into divulging confidential information or granting access to systems by exploiting their trust or lack of awareness.

Question 19

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT Which of the following terms is used to describe an encrypted code that a person, website, or organization uses to verify the identity of the message sender?
A) a certificate authority
B) a digital signature
C) an encryption key
D) a hash

Accepted Answer

A digital signature is used to verify the identity of the message sender by providing an encrypted code that confirms the sender's authenticity.

Question 20

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT In your encryption algorithm, you swapped adjacent characters. Which algorithm did you use?
A) substitution
B) transposition
C) expansion
D) compaction

Accepted Answer

The transposition algorithm involves rearranging the positions of characters, such as swapping adjacent characters.

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

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT Which of the following statements is not a safeguard against the failure of hardware?

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT Which of the following terms is used to describe a scam in which a website includes a button, image or link that contains a malicious program?

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT Which of the following statements is not true about backing up?

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT Which of the following terms is used to describe a set of steps that can convert readable plaintext into unreadable ciphertext?

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT Which of the following terms refers to a written list of guidelines that might include rules that prevent employees from using software illegally or using computers to steal?

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT What term is used to describe the discovery, collection, and analysis of evidence found on computers and networks?

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT In your encryption algorithm, you removed every third letter. Which algorithm did you use?

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT What term is used to describe the process of restricting access to certain material on the web?

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT Which of the following terms is used to describe a small text file that a web server stores on your computer?

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT When a waiter at a restaurant steals credit card numbers to make fraudulent purchases, this is called _____________.

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT In your encryption algorithm, you replaced each letter with another letter. Which algorithm did you use?

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT What is an EULA intended to do?

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT Which of the following statements is not true about software theft?

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT You have just provided the identification number that associates your new software purchase with the mobile device on which you installed the software. What is the term for this process?

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT In order to safeguard your personal information, which of the following is recommended?

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT Which of the following statements is not true about intellectual property rights?

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT Which of the following can be used to create a software registration number, sometimes illegally?

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT Social engineering, as it pertains to computers, is _____________.

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT Which of the following terms is used to describe an encrypted code that a person, website, or organization uses to verify the identity of the message sender?

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT In your encryption algorithm, you swapped adjacent characters. Which algorithm did you use?