Introduction to Computers-Practice Test 6

_____ ensures that the person requesting access to a computer is not an imposter. -Data mining -Authentication -Encryption -Automatic encoding

Authentication

Why is it not safe to connect to public Wi-Fi networks? -Because these networks are rarely protected -Because they do not allow Internet access -Because the connection is often too slow -Because it can weaken your own Wi-Fi wireless router

Because these networks are rarely protected

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 da

Biometrics

What would a password manager allow you to do? -Test your memorization skills. -Create and store multiple strong passwords. -Make sure you do not repeat passwords on similar accounts. -Prevent you from using birthdays in your passwords.

Create and store multiple strong passwords.

Which of the following is the strongest password? -Test1test2test3 -colorbluesky -Welcome123 -H@veAGr3atDaY!

H@veAGr3atDaY!

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? -A hacker is trying to put a Trojan on her computer. -A worm has infected her computer and she needs to unplug her device. -It is most likely ransomware because it is telling her she has to verify payment information to unlock her computer. -Nothing has happened and the message

It is most likely ransomware because it is telling her she has to verify payment information to unlock her computer.

What is a digital certificate? -The key to unlock information into a readable format -Technology used to verify a user's identity -The process of scrambling information so that it cannot be read -A growing trend used to combine multiple types of authentication

Technology used to verify a user's identity

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 ________. -cyberstalking -cyberbullying -social engineering -data mining

cyberbullying

Creating a(n) _____ means copying files from a computer's hard drive and storing them in a remote location. -uninterruptible data supply -private copy -alarm -data backup

data backup

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? -cyberbullying -ergonomics -technology addiction -repetitive strain

ergonomics

True or False: A Trojan is a malicious program that uses a computer network to replicate.

false

True or False: To prevent a laptop from being stolen, you can use a surge protector.

false

Technology can lead to all of the following behavioral risks EXCEPT _____. -social withdrawal -depression and anxiety -a sedentary lifestyle -higher satisfaction with life

higher satisfaction with life

Which of the following is a characteristic of a strong password? -A short phrase -numbers in a series -letters, numbers, and symbols -personal information

letters, numbers, and symbols

Which of the following forms of identity theft involves posing as a legitimate researcher to ask for personal information? -phishing -cyberstalking -pretexting -research spoofing

pretexting

The news reports a security breach of credit card information at a large department store that has recently laid off many employees. Why should the store investigate the possibility of the breach being from an insider? -Because insiders often like to cause disruption and panic among citizens -Because insiders sometimes create threats after incidents at their places of employment -Because insiders like to breach security to make a political statement -Because insiders need practice breaking into

Because insiders sometimes create threats after incidents at their places of employment

How does encryption work? -It scrambles the information until the key is used to unscramble it. -It protects data on your hard drive, but once you choose to send it to someone, it is no longer protected. -It is a key that you insert into your computer to unlock your saved files. -It is what happens when you download attachments from your email.

It scrambles the information until the key is used to unscramble it.

How does discarding computers in a landfill affect the environment? -Data miners are digging up landfills looking for gold and platinum. -Lead and mercury in computer parts are seeping into the ground and water supply. -Copper on circuit boards is creating fire hazards. -The computer parts quickly decay and become organic material.

Lead and mercury in computer parts are seeping into the ground and water supply.

You can configure your wireless router to protect your devices in all of the following ways EXCEPT ____. -creating a strong password to access the router -naming your router something you'll remember, like your street address -turning off remote management to the device -utilizing guest access when needed and turning it off when guests leave

naming your router something you'll remember, like your street address

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? -encryption -dumpster diving -phishing -identity theft

phishing

Which of the following types of websites typically provides the least security? -online banking sites -online shopping sites -social media sites -private business sites

social media sites

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? -worm -trojan -spam -ransomware

trojan

What type of security requires something you know and something you have that no one else has? -biometric security -two factor authentication -two part passwords -data mining

two factor authentication

With more and more people using technology, what physical health diagnosis is on the rise? -cyberstalking -cyberbullying -repetitive strain injury -technology addiction

repetitive strain injury

Which is a first step to deter thieves from accessing your financial information? -Do not provide personal information over the phone or through email. -Review financial and billing statements each month carefully. -Follow up on calls regarding purchases that were not made. -Be alert to signs that may indicate unusual activity in an account.

Do not provide personal information over the phone or through email.

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

True

How can you protect a computer from electrical spikes and surges? -Use a surge protector. -Unplug the computer when it is not in use. -Use an uninterruptible power supply. -Use a cable lock.

Use a surge protector.

In terms of privacy, which of the following is a best practice? -Saving your personal information as an email draft -Keeping your Social Security number hidden in a locked box in your home -Posting your location on social media -Throwing away old bank statements that are more than three months old

Keeping your Social Security number hidden in a locked box in your home

You can monitor and protect your financial data in all of the following ways EXCEPT _____. -Being cautious about what information you post on social networking sites. -Storing financial information in an unsent email message. -Querying unfamiliar purchases found on your bank statements. -Shredding financial documents before you discard them.

Storing financial information in an unsent email message.

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

false