Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

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 2

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

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 4

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

Accepted Answer

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 5

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

How can an attacker execute malware through a script?

Accepted Answer

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 7

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?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 8

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?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 9

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 10

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

Accepted Answer

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 11

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?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 12

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 13

How is a worm different from a Trojan?

Accepted Answer

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 14

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

Accepted Answer

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 15

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

Accepted Answer

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 16

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 17

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.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

What is a digital certificate?

Accepted Answer

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 20

How does discarding computers in a landfill affect the environment?

Accepted Answer

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

Exam 6: Security and Safety

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

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What is a digital certificate?

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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?

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

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

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

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How does discarding computers in a landfill affect the environment?

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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.

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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?

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How can an attacker execute malware through a script?

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

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

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

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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?

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

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

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How is a worm different from a Trojan?

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

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

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

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