Deck 8: Security Issues, Ethics, and Emerging Technologies in Education

Question 1

A security system consisting of hardware and/or software that prevents unauthorized access to data and information on a network is called a(n) ____.

A) proxy
B) firewall
C) blocker
D) defender

Answer 1

B

Question 2

The most common type of software theft is ____.

A) stealing a CD
B) stealing a flash drive
C) software piracy
D) all of the above

Answer 2

C

Question 3

A ____ virus hides within or is designed to look like a legitimate program.

A) boot sector
B) file
C) Trojan horse
D) macro

Answer 3

C

Question 4

A ____ virus replaces the program that is used to start the computer system with a modified, infected version of the startup program.

A) boot sector
B) file
C) Trojan horse
D) macro

Question 5

A ____ is a program that is activated when a certain condition is detected.

A) logic bomb
B) worm
C) time bomb
D) macro virus

Question 6

A(n) ____ disc is normally a CD that contains an uninfected copy of key operating system commands and startup information that enables the computer to restart correctly; this kind of disc may be required in some circumstances by the program in the accompanying figure.

A) antivirus
B) rescue
C) fix-it
D) virus fix

Question 7

A ____ virus inserts virus code into program files.

A) boot sector
B) file
C) Trojan horse
D) macro

Question 8

An antipiracy technology designed to verify that software products have been legitimately licensed by licenses like the one in the accompanying figure is called ____.

A) product activation
B) software activation
C) software verification
D) product verification

Question 9

____ is the use of a computer system without permission.

A) Access controls
B) Unauthorized use
C) Unauthorized access
D) Biometric trespass

Question 10

A ____ virus hides virus code within an application such as a word processing or spreadsheet document.

A) malicious
B) file
C) Trojan horse
D) macro

Question 11

____ is the use of a computer or data for unapproved or possibly illegal activities.

A) Access control
B) Unauthorized use
C) Unauthorized access
D) Biometic trespass

Question 12

Antivirus programs like the one in the accompanying figure also are called ____.

A) vaccines
B) computer medicine
C) virus remedy
D) virus fixers

Question 13

A computer security risk is defined as any event or action that could cause loss of, or damage to, ____.

A) computer equipment
B) software
C) data and information
D) all of the above

Question 14

A ____ is a program that is activated on a specific date.

A) logic bomb
B) worm
C) time bomb
D) macro virus

Question 15

In addition to detecting viruses and inoculating against them, antivirus programs like the one in the accompanying figure can ____.

A) repair infected programs and files
B) protect against power surges
C) protect against unauthorized access
D) all of the above

Question 16

Software licenses like the one in the accompanying figure are agreements that ____.

A) provide specific conditions for use of the software
B) users must accept before using the software
C) outline the rights to use the software
D) all of the above

Question 17

All of the following are tips for creating passwords EXCEPT ____.

A) join two words together
B) use a close relative or your child's name
C) choose words from other languages
D) use a combination of letters and numbers

Question 18

A well-known time bomb virus is the ____ virus, which destroys files on March 6.

A) da Vinci
B) Michelangelo
C) Spring Fever
D) Green Caterpillar

Question 19

All of the following are true concerning viruses like those described in the accompanying figure EXCEPT ____.

A) viruses are potentially damaging computer programs
B) a virus is a segment of a program
C) many viruses are generated by chance
D) damage caused by a virus is called the virus payload

Question 20

Any item that you must carry to gain access to a computer or computer facility is called a(n) ____.

A) proxy object
B) possessed object
C) access object
D) smart object

Question 21

Copyright laws ____.

A) protect original materials created by students and teachers posted on the Web
B) apply to all creative works
C) are contained in the Copyright Act of 1976 and its numerous amendments
D) all of the above

Question 22

A(n) ____ is an injury or disorder of the muscles, nerves, tendons, ligaments, and joints.

A) CSB
B) RSB
C) BSC
D) MSD

Question 23

A(n) ____ is a complete power failure.

A) overvoltage
B) blackout
C) brownout
D) undervoltage

Question 24

Surge protectors ____.

A) smooth out minor voltages
B) provide a stable current flow
C) keep overvoltages from damaging computer equipment
D) all of the above

Question 25

Software that is distributed free for a trial use period is called ____.

A) shareware
B) freeware
C) limited use software
D) all of the above

Question 26

Software that is provided at no cost to a user by an individual or company is called ____.

A) shareware
B) freeware
C) limited use software
D) all of the above

Question 27

A(n) ____ is a teacher-created document or Web page that contains hyperlinks.

A) Acceptable Use Policy (AUP)
B) MS Word document
C) student learning page
D) curriculum resource page

Question 28

A ____ gives an entire region or state the right to install an unlimited number of educational copies of a software program.

A) community/state site license
B) network site license
C) site license
D) single-user license

Question 29

____ is a service that blocks e-mail messages from designated sources.

A) E-mail filtering
B) Antispam filtering
C) Electronic filtering
D) Computer filtering

Question 30

____ is a scam in which a perpetrator sends an official-looking e-mail that attempts to obtain personal and financial information from the recipient.

A) Spam
B) Spim
C) Phishing
D) Split

Question 31

Fair use guidelines allow ____.

A) individuals to make unlimited copies of copyrighted works
B) educators to use certain copyrighted works for nonprofit educational purposes
C) information on the Web to be copyright free
D) all of the above

Question 32

____ applies to all creative works and provides certain rights to authors.

A) Codes of conduct
B) Creative Works Act of 1976
C) Copyright
D) Computer ethics

Question 33

A(n) ____ occurs when the electrical power supply drops.

A) overvoltage
B) blackout
C) power surge
D) undervoltage

Question 34

A(n) ____ is a prolonged undervoltage.

A) overvoltage
B) blackout
C) brownout
D) undervoltage

Question 35

____ prevents your browser from displaying materials from targeted sites or sites that contain certain keywords or phrases.

A) Controlling software
B) Preventing software
C) Filtering software
D) Monitoring software

Question 36

____ computing involves reducing the use of electricity and the production of environmental waste while using a computer.

A) Green
B) Environmental
C) Productive
D) Ethical

Question 37

A(n) ____ occurs when the incoming electrical power increases significantly above the normal 120 volts.

A) overvoltage
B) blackout
C) brownout
D) undervoltage

Question 38

____ studies have shown that using the correct type and configuration of chair, keyboard, display device and worksurface helps users work comfortably and efficiently, and helps protect their health.

A) Green
B) Environmental
C) Ergonomic
D) Musculoskeletal

Question 39

A ____ allows network users to share a single copy of the software.

A) community site license
B) network site license
C) site license
D) single-user license

Question 40

A(n) ____ is a set of rules that govern the use of school and school district computers, networks, and the Internet.

A) Acceptable Use Policy (AUP)
B) Code of Conduct (COC)
C) public domain
D) School Protection Policy (SPP)

Question 41

A worm is a malicious software program that hides within a legitimate program.

Question 42

Unauthorized access is the use of a computer system or data for unapproved purposes.

Question 43

Modified Multiple Choice A single-user license typically includes the following condition: ____.

A) users may give copies to friends
B) users may make one backup copy of the software
C) users may not give copies to friends
D) users may install the software on only one computer

Question 44

A proxy server screens all incoming and outgoing messages.

Question 45

A backup is a duplicate of a file, program, or disk that can be used if the original is lost, damaged, or destroyed.

Question 46

Most viruses like those described in the accompanying figure are harmless pranks that cause no permanent damage.

Question 47

An antivirus program like the one in the accompanying figure also is called a serum.

Question 48

Antivirus programs like those in the accompanying figure work by looking for programs that attempt to modify the boot program, the operating system, and other programs.

Question 49

Modified Multiple Choice Computer vandalism includes ____.

A) a student cutting a computer cable
B) a student deleting important computer files
C) stealing a CD
D) individuals breaking into a school and smashing computers

Question 50

Spam is a scam in which a perpetrator sends an official-looking e-mail that attempts to obtain personal and financial information from the recipient.

Question 51

Schools should never store backup copies at an off-site location.

Question 52

Modified Multiple Choice Objectionable materials located on the Internet include ____.

A) racist literature
B) Word documents
C) obscene videos
D) obscene pictures

Question 53

Modified Multiple Choice A person who tries to break into a computer system is called a ____.

A) cracker
B) hacker
C) cookie
D) snoop

Question 54

A community/state site license normally does not provide substantial savings over single-use licenses.

Question 55

A software license, an example of which is shown in the accompanying figure, is an agreement that provides recommended conditions for use of the software; however, users do not have to accept these recommendations before using the software.

Question 56

By acquiring data from public and other sources, national marketing organizations can create an electronic profile of an individual.

Question 57

A logic bomb virus is activated on a particular date.

Question 58

Any illegal act involving a computer generally is referred to as a computer crime.

Question 59

Modified Multiple Choice An area of computer ethics frequently discussed includes ____.

A) information privacy
B) copyright issues
C) software theft
D) phishing

Question 60

Viruses like those described in the accompanying figure commonly infect computers through e-mail attachments.

Question 61

Filtering software programs prevent access to all objectionable and inappropriate materials.

Question 62

A(n) ____________________ is designed to detect, disinfect, and protect computers and networks from viruses like those in the accompanying figure.

Question 63

Cryptogram is the process of converting readable data into unreadable characters by applying a formula that uses a code as shown in the accompanying figure.

Question 64

False warnings about viruses that often spread via e-mail and over the Internet are known as ____________________.

Question 65

Product registration is an antipiracy technology designed to verify that software products have been licensed legitimately.

Question 66

While an outstanding educational tool, curriculum resource pages will not significantly reduce the chances that students will view inappropriate Web sites.

Question 67

The Copyright Act of 1976 established legal use and provided the guidelines that allow educators to use and copy certain copyrighted materials.

Question 68

Copyright laws protect original materials created by students and teachers and published on the Web.

Question 69

Spam sent via Internet Telephony is called split.

Question 70

The daVinci virus destroys data on March 6, the date of the artist's birthday.

Question 71

A(n) ____________________ is a type of logic bomb that is activated on a particular date.

Question 72

A(n) ____________________ is defined as any event or action that could cause loss or damage to computer capabilities.

Question 73

Biometrics is an applied science devoted to incorporating comfort, efficiency, and safety into the design of items in the workplace.

Question 74

A(n) ____________________ replaces the program used to start the computer system with an infected version.

Question 75

Fair use guidelines allow teachers to use any copyrighted works for educational purposes without any restrictions.

Question 76

Teachers always must protect the identity of their students on student and teacher Web pages.

Question 77

CVS has serious and long-term consequences.

Question 78

Due to emerging technologies (primarily wireless technologies, tablet computers, and apps) public education is undergoing profound and fundamental changes.

Question 79

Many display devices and keyboards have features that help address ergonomic issues.

Question 80

The largest job-related injury and illness problems in the United States today are repetitive strain injuries (RSI).