Question 1

Which of the following statements about browser security settings are true?

Accepted Answer

A)  You can choose which sites run pop-ups. 
B)  Your accumulated web history is stored forever. 
C)  You can deny cookies. 
D)  Sites can-- be allowed or blocked from running scripts. 
A)  You can choose which sites run pop-ups. 
B)  Your accumulated web history is stored forever. 
C)  You can deny cookies. 
D)  Sites can-- be allowed or blocked from running scripts. A,C,D

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

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. 
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. B

Question 4

In which of the following real-life situations would it be useful to use a digital certificate?

Accepted Answer

A)  if you were submitting a paper to your professor 
B)  if you were registering for an event 
C)  if you were emailing a friend 
D)  if you were signing a rental lease 
A)  if you were submitting a paper to your professor 
B)  if you were registering for an event 
C)  if you were emailing a friend 
D)  if you were signing a rental lease

Question 5

How does encryption work?

Accepted Answer

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. 
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 6

Lately you have been noticing more and more ads from clothing stores are popping up on your Facebook page,and when you log into your email there are unsolicited emails from clothing vendors as well.Thinking back,what most likely has changed on your computer to allow these thing to be happening?

Accepted Answer

A)  You permitted pop-ups from a clothing website. 
B)  Cookies were accepted from a clothing website. 
C)  You blocked a script from running that normally blocked these ads. 
D)  Your browsing data has clothing websites in it. 
A)  You permitted pop-ups from a clothing website. 
B)  Cookies were accepted from a clothing website. 
C)  You blocked a script from running that normally blocked these ads. 
D)  Your browsing data has clothing websites in it.

Question 7

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. 
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 8

You have been asked to create an authentication security plan for your company.Which of the following components would you incorporate to ensure your company is secured?

Accepted Answer

A)  Have the computer identify blood type and oxygen levels. 
B)  Use biometric security that uses characteristics of your face,hands,or eyes. 
C)  Use two factor authentication where the user enters the password and a code sent his or her cell phone. 
D)  Use a password manager to create unique strong passwords. 
A)  Have the computer identify blood type and oxygen levels. 
B)  Use biometric security that uses characteristics of your face,hands,or eyes. 
C)  Use two factor authentication where the user enters the password and a code sent his or her cell phone. 
D)  Use a password manager to create unique strong passwords.

Question 9

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

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 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 wiping 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 thee times,then a picture of the thief will be taken and emailed to Marcus. 
A)  His phone can generate an alarm even if it is on mute. 
B)  He can use remote wiping 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 thee times,then a picture of the thief will be taken and emailed to Marcus.

Question 12

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. 
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 13

How could an online attacker use your online profile to gather information about you to steal your identity?

Accepted Answer

A)  Use your profile pictures to figure out where you are. 
B)  Pose as a long lost relative to become one of your friends. 
C)  Use your posts to figure out answers to possible security questions. 
D)  Post a message that appears to be from a friend warning about a security breach and encouraging you to change your account information. 
A)  Use your profile pictures to figure out where you are. 
B)  Pose as a long lost relative to become one of your friends. 
C)  Use your posts to figure out answers to possible security questions. 
D)  Post a message that appears to be from a friend warning about a security breach and encouraging you to change your account information.

Question 14

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

Accepted Answer

A)  Because these networks are rarely protected. 
B)  Because an attacker may have set up an evil twin. 
C)  Because the connection is often too slow. 
D)  Because it can weaken your own Wi-Fi wireless router. 
A)  Because these networks are rarely protected. 
B)  Because an attacker may have set up an evil twin. 
C)  Because the connection is often too slow. 
D)  Because it can weaken your own Wi-Fi wireless router.

Question 15

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. 
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 16

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 17

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 
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 18

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

Question 19

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?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 20

How can an attacker execute malware through a script?

Accepted Answer

A)  An attacker can steal a cookie and impersonate you in a script,thereby infecting someone else's computer. 
B)  An attacker can attach to a plug-in and when you allow the plug-in to run,it infects the website you were visiting. 
C)  An attacker can impersonate a pop-up and when you click on it create a script to spread a Trojan. 
D)  An attacker can attach a script to a program that you download which then infects your computer. 
A)  An attacker can steal a cookie and impersonate you in a script,thereby infecting someone else's computer. 
B)  An attacker can attach to a plug-in and when you allow the plug-in to run,it infects the website you were visiting. 
C)  An attacker can impersonate a pop-up and when you click on it create a script to spread a Trojan. 
D)  An attacker can attach a script to a program that you download which then infects your computer.

Which of the following statements about browser security settings are true?

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

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

In which of the following real-life situations would it be useful to use a digital certificate?

How does encryption work?

Lately you have been noticing more and more ads from clothing stores are popping up on your Facebook page,and when you log into your email there are unsolicited emails from clothing vendors as well.Thinking back,what most likely has changed on your computer to allow these thing to be happening?

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

You have been asked to create an authentication security plan for your company.Which of the following components would you incorporate to ensure your company is secured?

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

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.

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?

How is a worm different from a Trojan?

How could an online attacker use your online profile to gather information about you to steal your identity?

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

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

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

What is a digital certificate?

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?

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?

How can an attacker execute malware through a script?

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Which of the following statements about browser security settings are true?

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

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

In which of the following real-life situations would it be useful to use a digital certificate?

How does encryption work?

Lately you have been noticing more and more ads from clothing stores are popping up on your Facebook page,and when you log into your email there are unsolicited emails from clothing vendors as well.Thinking back,what most likely has changed on your computer to allow these thing to be happening?

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

You have been asked to create an authentication security plan for your company.Which of the following components would you incorporate to ensure your company is secured?

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

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.

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?

How is a worm different from a Trojan?

How could an online attacker use your online profile to gather information about you to steal your identity?

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

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

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

What is a digital certificate?

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?

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?

How can an attacker execute malware through a script?

Getting Started With Excel

Formatting Workbook Text and Data

Performing Calculations With Formulas and Functions

Analyzing and Charting Financial Data

Generating Reports From Multiple Worksheets and Workbooks

Summarizing Data With Pivottables

Performing What-If Analyses

Exploring Financial Tools and Functions

Analyzing Data With Business Intelligence Tools

Exploring Pivottable Design

Technology and Computing: Part A

Technology and Computing: Part B

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