Question 1

What is the first step in protecting yourself from identity theft?
A)never provide any personal data about yourself unless absolutely necessary
B)routinely check your records for signs of identity theft.
C)never use your real name on the internet
D)routinely check for spyware on your computer.

Accepted Answer

The first step in protecting yourself from identity theft is to minimize exposure of your personal data. By only providing personal information when absolutely necessary, you reduce the risk of your data being stolen or misused.

Question 2

A backup is a ...................... against data loss
A)threat
B)security
C)countermeasure
D)abuse

Accepted Answer

B

Question 3

What is malware?
A)software that has some malicious purpose
B)software that is not functioning properly
C)software that damages your system
D)software that is not properly configured for your system

Accepted Answer

Malware is a term used to describe software that is specifically designed to disrupt, damage, or gain unauthorized access to computer systems, which aligns with the description in choice A.

Question 4

Which of the following is a step that all computer users should take to protect against virus attacks?
A)purchase and configure a firewall
B)shut down all incoming ports
C)use non-standard e-mail clients
D)install and use antivirus software

Accepted Answer

Installing and using antivirus software is a fundamental step for all computer users to protect against virus attacks. Antivirus software can detect, quarantine, and eliminate viruses before they cause harm.

Question 5

-------- uses the principles and tools of computer science to model or algorithmically specify complexes biological information system and computational systems with life-like capabilities.
A)virtual computing
B)artificial intelligent
C)bio-computing
D)cookies

Accepted Answer

Bio-computing uses the principles and tools of computer science to model or algorithmically specify complex biological information systems and computational systems with life-like capabilities.

Question 6

------ uses software to allow people to interact with three-dimensional simulated environment.
A)virtual computing
B)artificial intelligent
C)bio-computing
D)cookies

Accepted Answer

Virtual computing uses software to create a simulated environment that users can interact with in three dimensions, often through virtual reality (VR) headsets or other devices.

Question 7

The science and engineering of making intelligent machines, especially intelligent computer programs.
A)artificial intelligence
B)stress management
C)anti-virus
D)intellectual property right

Accepted Answer

Artificial intelligence refers to the development of computer systems that can perform tasks normally requiring human intelligence, such as visual perception, speech recognition, decision-making, and language translation.

Question 8

Computers are programmed to make decisions in real-life situations are known as
A)virtual reality
B)robotics
C)neural networks
D)expert system

Accepted Answer

Expert systems are designed to mimic the decision-making abilities of a human expert, making them capable of making decisions in real-life situations. They use a knowledge base and a set of rules to analyze information and provide conclusions or advice.

Question 9

Computing systems, which imitate human brain through a network of highly interconnected processing elements.
A)virtual reality
B)robotics
C)neural networks
D)expert system

Accepted Answer

Neural networks are computing systems inspired by the human brain's structure and function, utilizing a network of interconnected processing elements to perform tasks by considering examples, generally without being programmed with task-specific rules.

Question 10

Which among the following is not applicable to internet use
A)do not use email to strangers
B)do not give out your email address to people you doesn't know
C)do not open email attachments from people you don't know
D)pretend to be someone else when you are online.

Accepted Answer

Pretending to be someone else online is not a recommended or ethical practice, as it can lead to impersonation, fraud, and a breach of trust. The other options (A, B, C) are generally advised for safer internet use to avoid scams, phishing, and malware.

Question 11

Which among the following is applicable to internet use
A)do not sent spam, worms and viruses into cyberspace
B)do not be rude or use bad language while you use email
C)do not disclose your personal information such as your bank a/c number, passwords etc
D)all of these

Accepted Answer

All the options listed are applicable to responsible and safe internet use. Sending spam, worms, and viruses can harm others' systems and spread malware. Being polite and not using bad language in emails fosters a positive online environment. Not disclosing personal information like bank account numbers and passwords is crucial for protecting one's privacy and financial security online.

Question 12

Which among the following is unethical use of cell phone
A)do not accept call while driving
B)switch off cell phone inside an aircraft
C)do capture the images of others without permission of that person
D)keep silent tone in meetings

Accepted Answer

Capturing images of others without their permission is considered unethical because it violates their privacy and can lead to discomfort or harm.

Question 13

A repetitive strain injury (RSI) in computer users caused by
A)improperly positioned key-boards
B)a/c room
C)proper lighting
D)adjustable chair

Accepted Answer

Improperly positioned keyboards can lead to repetitive strain injuries (RSI) in computer users by forcing the hands and wrists into unnatural positions, which over time can cause pain and injury.

Question 14

The difficulty a person can have in understanding an issue and making decisions that can be caused by the presence of too much information
A)cyber addition
B)information overload
C)repetitive strain injury
D)virtual reality

Accepted Answer

Information overload refers to the difficulty in understanding an issue and making decisions due to the presence of too much information.

Question 15

Which among the following is not an indication of cyber addition
A)a person frequently find on the internet longer than he wish
B)find a person running late to appointments because of too much time spent online
C)all the time one spends online leads isolation from family and friends and feel like no one in his real life
D)don't feel guilty or defensive about your internet use

Accepted Answer

The correct answer is D because not feeling guilty or defensive about your internet use is not typically considered an indication of cyber addiction. Indications of cyber addiction often involve negative consequences or feelings about one's internet use, such as spending more time online than intended, neglecting real-life responsibilities and relationships, and feeling isolated.

Question 16

Which of the following is not true of ethical computing guidelines
A)not to use computer to promote lies
B)use computers with consideration and respect for others
C)avoid causing harm to othrs when using computer
D)snoop in other people's computer files.

Accepted Answer

Snooping in other people's computer files violates ethical computing guidelines, which emphasize respect for others' privacy and confidentiality.

Question 17

The following metric is a measure of the journal quality
A)impact factor
B)prize
C)article size
D)none of the above

Accepted Answer

The impact factor is a measure of the frequency with which the average article in a journal has been cited in a particular year. It is used as a proxy for the relative importance of a journal within its field, with journals with higher impact factors deemed to be more important than those with lower ones.

Question 18

The main advantage(s) of online education is (are)
A)personalized education
B)better flexibility
C)better accessibility
D)all of the above

Accepted Answer

Online education offers personalized education, better flexibility, and better accessibility, making all of the options correct.

Question 19

Pick the odd one out
A)spam
B)spyware
C)antivirus
D)hoax

Accepted Answer

Antivirus is the odd one out because it is software designed to detect, prevent, and remove malware, unlike the others which are types of unwanted or malicious software or misinformation.

Question 20

A ............. is a small text file which is placed on your computer on the request made by the web server to your browser.
A)spam
B)cookie
C)web bugs
D)worms

Accepted Answer

A cookie is a small text file stored on a user's computer by the web browser upon the request of a web server. It is used to remember information about the user's visit to a website.

Quiz 5: Computer Science and Ethics

What is the first step in protecting yourself from identity theft?

A backup is a ...................... against data loss

What is malware?

Which of the following is a step that all computer users should take to protect against virus attacks?

-------- uses the principles and tools of computer science to model or algorithmically specify complexes biological information system and computational systems with life-like capabilities.

------ uses software to allow people to interact with three-dimensional simulated environment.

The science and engineering of making intelligent machines, especially intelligent computer programs.

Computers are programmed to make decisions in real-life situations are known as

Computing systems, which imitate human brain through a network of highly interconnected processing elements.

Which among the following is not applicable to internet use

Which among the following is applicable to internet use

Which among the following is unethical use of cell phone

A repetitive strain injury (RSI) in computer users caused by

The difficulty a person can have in understanding an issue and making decisions that can be caused by the presence of too much information

Which among the following is not an indication of cyber addition

Which of the following is not true of ethical computing guidelines

The following metric is a measure of the journal quality

The main advantage(s) of online education is (are)

Pick the odd one out

A ............. is a small text file which is placed on your computer on the request made by the web server to your browser.