Module 6 Quiz
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?
phishing
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?
Ergonomics
How can an attacker execute malware through a script?
A script can run a series of instructions to download and run malware.
To prevent a laptop from being stolen, you can use a surge protector.
False
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.
False
Which of the following statements about browser security settings is false?
You must keep your accumulated web history as long as you use the browser.
There are various risks from attacks on Wi-Fi networks. These include all of the following EXCEPT _____.
creating malware
With more and more people using technology, what physical health diagnosis is on the rise?
repetitive strain injury
_____ ensures that the person requesting access to a computer is not an imposter.
Authentication
A Trojan is a malicious program that uses a computer network to replicate.
False
To protect your information and help you to remember passwords, use your social media account login information to log into another site.
False
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?
He can use remote tracking to retrace the thief's steps.
How will you decide which browser security settings to allow and which ones to block?
I will need to review each browser security setting and use my best judgement.
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?
It is most likely ransomware because it is telling her she has to verify payment information to unlock her computer.
You can monitor and protect your financial data in all of the following ways EXCEPT _____.
Storing financial information in an unsent email message.
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?
Trojan
In which of the following situations is a digital certificate useful?
You are signing a rental lease.
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 ________.
cyberbullying
Which of the following is a characteristic of a strong password?
letters, numbers, and symbols
You can configure your wireless router to protect your devices in all of the following ways EXCEPT ____.
naming your router something you'll remember, like your street address