Question 1

Windows 10 displays security alerts and icons in the ____ area on the taskbar.
A) security
B) alert
C) notification
D) warning

Accepted Answer

Windows 10 displays security alerts and icons in the notification area on the taskbar, which is designed to provide quick access to system and app notifications.

Question 2

In the Security and Maintenance window, messages with a _____ bar inidcate an important issue that requires immediate attention. ​
A) red
B) yellow
C) purple
D) blue

Accepted Answer

Messages with a red bar in the Security and Maintenance window indicate an important issue that requires immediate attention, signaling a critical alert.

Question 3

Once a cookie is saved on your computer, it can be read by any website.​

Accepted Answer

Cookies are designed to be accessible only by the website that created them unless they are specifically designed as third-party cookies to be shared.

Question 4

____ makes it easy to find information about the latest virus or security threat.
A) Security and Maintenance
B) Security Complex
C) Virus Manager
D) Alert Center

Accepted Answer

Security and Maintenance is a feature in Windows that provides information about the latest security threats and system health, making it easy to find relevant information.

Question 5

If your computer is directly connected to the Internet, you need a ____ program.
A) secure
B) port management
C) barrier
D) firewall

Accepted Answer

A firewall is essential for protecting a computer directly connected to the Internet. It monitors and controls incoming and outgoing network traffic based on predetermined security rules, acting as a barrier between a trusted network and an untrusted network.

Question 6

When you delete Internet files and information, it automatically deletes files and information for your trusted sites in Favorites.​

Accepted Answer

Deleting Internet files and information typically clears cached files, cookies, and browsing history, but does not automatically delete files and information specifically saved in your Favorites or bookmarks, as these are considered separate entities.

Question 7

A ____ can consume memory causing your computer to stop responding or even take it over.
A) virus
B) Trojan horse
C) worm
D) spybot

Accepted Answer

The answer of A ____ can consume memory causing your...

Question 8

A ____ is typically "caught" from programs and files downloaded from the Internet, electronic mail attachments, or shareware disks containing free or inexpensive software or illegally obtained pirated software.
A) worm
B) virus
C) Trojan horse
D) botnet

Accepted Answer

A virus is a type of malware that replicates by inserting copies of itself into other computer programs, data files, or the boot sector of the hard drive. It is often spread through downloads from the internet, email attachments, or shared disks, making option B the correct answer.

Question 9

In the Security and Maintenance window, messages with a _____ bar are informational.
A) green
B) blue
C) red
D) yellow

Accepted Answer

The answer of In the Security and Maintenance window, messages...

Question 10

If Windows Defender finds a problem, it blocks the software which prevents it from running.​

Accepted Answer

The answer of If Windows Defender finds a problem, it...

Question 11

To stop InPrivate browsing, close the browser window to the InPrivate browsing session.​

Accepted Answer

Closing the browser window that is running an InPrivate browsing session will stop the InPrivate browsing, as it does not save any browsing history, cookies, or temporary files once the window is closed.

Question 12

You can use the Microsoft ____ community on the Web to help you determine if software is legitimate to run.
A) Defender
B) SpyNet
C) Worldwide
D) Protection

Accepted Answer

Microsoft SpyNet was a community used in conjunction with Microsoft security products, such as Windows Defender, to help determine the legitimacy of software. It allowed users to report potential threats and share information about software behavior, helping to identify malicious software.

Question 13

Family Safety allows you to review activity reports on a periodic basis to check what your children are specifically doing during their time on the computer.​

Accepted Answer

Family Safety features include the ability to review activity reports, which show what children are doing on their computers, including which websites they visit, what apps and games they use, and how much time they spend on these activities.

Question 14

To install drivers separately, open the Control Panel, then click or tap____.
A) Device Updates
B) Available updates
C) Manually update
D) Device Manager

Accepted Answer

Device Manager is the tool in Control Panel used to manage hardware devices, including installing drivers separately.

Question 15

Automatic ____ provides protection to make sure your Windows software is up to date and safe.
A) indexing
B) updating
C) keying
D) securing

Accepted Answer

Automatic updating is the feature that ensures your Windows software receives the latest security patches and updates to stay protected.

Question 16

Windows SmartScreen is especially useful against _____, when a realistic-looking but fake email, pop-up, or website asks you to confirm personal information and then use that information to defraud you.
A) phishing
B) identity theft
C) scamming
D) nuisance emails

Accepted Answer

Windows SmartScreen helps protect against phishing by identifying and blocking malicious websites and downloads, which are common tactics used in phishing attacks to deceive users into providing personal information.

Question 17

Which of the following is NOT a way to open Security and Maintenance?
A) tap or click on an alert
B) click or tap the Action Center icon on the Ribbon
C) access it from the Control Panel
D) click or tap a notification icon in the Action Center

Accepted Answer

The Action Center icon is not located on the Ribbon but in the system tray/notification area, making choice B incorrect. Choices A, C, and D are valid ways to open Security and Maintenance.

Question 18

A ____ provides instructions on how to defend against malware software.
A) glossary
B) key sheet
C) definition
D) briefing

Accepted Answer

The answer of A ____ provides instructions on how to...

Question 19

Windows ____ uses alerts to protect your computer from malware, spyware, and any other potentially harmful software that attempts to install itself or run on your computer.
A) Defender
B) Firewall
C) Antivirus
D) Update

Accepted Answer

Windows Defender is the component of Windows designed to provide real-time protection against malware, spyware, and other potentially harmful software.

Question 20

____ are programs that control devices attached to your computer, such as printers, monitors, and video cards
A) Controllers
B) System drivers
C) Device drivers
D) Basic drivers

Accepted Answer

Device drivers are specific types of computer programs designed to allow higher-level computer programs to interact with hardware devices. They act as a translator between the operating system and the hardware device, enabling the computer to use the device's features without needing to know the precise details of how the hardware works.

Quiz 7: Managing Windows Security

Windows 10 displays security alerts and icons in the ____ area on the taskbar.

In the Security and Maintenance window, messages with a _____ bar inidcate an important issue that requires immediate attention. ​

Once a cookie is saved on your computer, it can be read by any website.​

____ makes it easy to find information about the latest virus or security threat.

If your computer is directly connected to the Internet, you need a ____ program.

When you delete Internet files and information, it automatically deletes files and information for your trusted sites in Favorites.​

A ____ can consume memory causing your computer to stop responding or even take it over.

A ____ is typically "caught" from programs and files downloaded from the Internet, electronic mail attachments, or shareware disks containing free or inexpensive software or illegally obtained pirated software.

In the Security and Maintenance window, messages with a _____ bar are informational.

If Windows Defender finds a problem, it blocks the software which prevents it from running.​

To stop InPrivate browsing, close the browser window to the InPrivate browsing session.​

You can use the Microsoft ____ community on the Web to help you determine if software is legitimate to run.

Family Safety allows you to review activity reports on a periodic basis to check what your children are specifically doing during their time on the computer.​

To install drivers separately, open the Control Panel, then click or tap____.

Automatic ____ provides protection to make sure your Windows software is up to date and safe.

Windows SmartScreen is especially useful against _____, when a realistic-looking but fake email, pop-up, or website asks you to confirm personal information and then use that information to defraud you.

Which of the following is NOT a way to open Security and Maintenance?

A ____ provides instructions on how to defend against malware software.

Windows ____ uses alerts to protect your computer from malware, spyware, and any other potentially harmful software that attempts to install itself or run on your computer.

____ are programs that control devices attached to your computer, such as printers, monitors, and video cards

In the Security and Maintenance window, messages with a _____ bar inidcate an important issue that requires immediate attention.

Once a cookie is saved on your computer, it can be read by any website.

When you delete Internet files and information, it automatically deletes files and information for your trusted sites in Favorites.

If Windows Defender finds a problem, it blocks the software which prevents it from running.

To stop InPrivate browsing, close the browser window to the InPrivate browsing session.

Family Safety allows you to review activity reports on a periodic basis to check what your children are specifically doing during their time on the computer.