Question 1

In which of the following situations would you find a data backup helpful?

Accepted Answer

A)  when a slow Internet connection is available 
B)  during a natural disaster because a data backup provides a copy of previous data 
C)  if there has been a software malfunction, because then a data backup can restore a previous version 
D)  if a data backup overwrites current data, so you can correct user error

Question 2

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.

Question 3

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

Question 4

What would a password manager allow you to do?

Accepted Answer

A)  Test your memorization skills. 
B)  Create and store multiple strong passwords. 
C)  Make sure you do not repeat passwords on similar accounts. 
D)  Prevent you from using birthdays in your passwords.

Question 5

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 6

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 7

Which of the following is a characteristic of a strong password?

Accepted Answer

A)  A short phrase 
B)  numbers in a series 
C)  letters, numbers, and symbols 
D)  personal information

Question 8

After Penny broke up with her boyfriend, he texted some teammates from the track team about some private and intimate moments he and Penny had shared while they were dating. He even lied about their breakup, creating rumors about her behavior. Penny started getting inappropriate looks and advances from the team whenever she was at practice and felt completely humiliated. Penny is a victim of ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  cyberstalking 
B)  cyberbullying 
C)  social engineering 
D)  data mining

Question 9

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.

Question 10

Cassidy is a medical assistant in a hospital and has access to many medical files. When she brings patients to the examining room, she can be observed swiping a card, typing in a password, and staring into what appears to be a camera, all attached to the computer. After completing her check-in, Cassidy leaves the patient in the examining room waiting on the doctor. It is important that she logs out of the system so the patient does not have access to the information stored in the hospital's database. Based on Cassidy's actions what systems do you think the hospital has in place to protect the patient medical records?

Accepted Answer

A)  Digital certificates 
B)  Two factor authentication 
C)  Biometrics 
D)  Encryption

Question 11

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 12

You can configure your wireless router to protect your devices in all of the following ways EXCEPT ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  creating a strong password to access the router 
B)  naming your router something you'll remember, like your street address 
C)  turning off remote management to the device 
D)  utilizing guest access when needed and turning it off when guests leave

Question 13

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 14

Social-networking sites have a history of providing tight security and giving users a clear understanding of how security features work.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

To prevent a laptop from being stolen, you can use a timelock device.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

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.

Question 17

To protect your information and help you to remember passwords, use your social media account login information to log into another site.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Isabel received a message on her computer that appeared to be from the FBI. It informed her that her computer has been locked and she would need to pay a fee to retrieve her data. How would you describe what is happening?

Accepted Answer

A)  A hacker is trying to put a Trojan on her computer. 
B)  A worm has infected her computer and she needs to unplug her device. 
C)  It is most likely ransomware because it is telling her she has to verify payment information to unlock her computer. 
D)  Nothing has happened and the message is fine to ignore since she has not been home all day and her computer has not been turned on until now.

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

Question 20

You are watching the news and learn that there has been a security breach of credit card information at a large department store. The news report also states that the same company has had recent layoffs. The report says that the company is looking into whether or not the breach was done by an insider. Why would the company investigate the possibility of the breach being from an insider?

Accepted Answer

A)  Because insiders like to cause disruption and panic among citizens. 
B)  Because insiders create threats after incidents at their places of employment. 
C)  Because insiders change contents to make a political statement. 
D)  Because insiders lack the knowledge of computers and networks to perform this task.

Exam 6: Managing Data With Data Tools

In which of the following situations would you find a data backup helpful?

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?

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

What would a password manager allow you to do?

What is a digital certificate?

How is a worm different from a Trojan?

Which of the following is a characteristic of a strong password?

How does encryption work?

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

You can configure your wireless router to protect your devices in all of the following ways EXCEPT ____.

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

Social-networking sites have a history of providing tight security and giving users a clear understanding of how security features work.

To prevent a laptop from being stolen, you can use a timelock device.

How can an attacker execute malware through a script?

To protect your information and help you to remember passwords, use your social media account login information to log into another site.

Isabel received a message on her computer that appeared to be from the FBI. It informed her that her computer has been locked and she would need to pay a fee to retrieve her data. How would you describe what is happening?

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?