Question 1

____ secretly collects user data, such as web surfing habits.

Accepted Answer

A)   Spyware
B)   Ransomware
C)   All of the above
D)   None of the above

Question 2

____ is malicious software that blocks access to a computer system until a sum of money is paid.

Accepted Answer

A)   Ransomware
B)   Spyware
C)   Hoaxware
D)   Pharmware

Question 3

A ____ is a unit of data collected as a package so it can be transmitted in a network path.

Accepted Answer

A)   data packet
B)   hotspot
C)   BSoD
D)   RSI

Question 4

The device that sends the signal to connect your wireless devices to the Internet is ____.

Accepted Answer

A)   wireless router
B)   wireless firewall
C)   wireless software
D)   n one of the above A

Question 5

Junk email, is also known as ____.

Accepted Answer

A)   malware
B)   spam
C)   spyware
D)   worm

Question 6

Areas in a wireless network where you can access the Internet are ____.

Accepted Answer

A)   hotspots
B)   Trojan horses
C)   piggybacks
D)   war drives

Question 7

Using personal features to identify a person is biometrics.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Cloud storage systems have ____ at various online locations that provide additional protection.

Accepted Answer

A)   hackers
B)   backups
C)   encryption
D)   malware B

Question 9

The effects of a(n)  ____ can include physical damage and a general disruption of regular activities.

Accepted Answer

A)   spam event
B)   phishing episode
C)   war driving incident
D)   cyberattack

Question 10

The crime of hacking into and attacking networks is cybercrime.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

When a hard drive fails, Mac users see the ____.

Accepted Answer

A)   Spinning Hand of Death
B)   Grey Fail Screen
C)   Marble of Doom
D)   Blue Screen of Death

Question 12

Just about every site you visit stores a cookie in your computer's browser.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Designing, manufacturing, using, and disposing of electronic products in ways friendly to both people and the environment is Energy Star computing.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Service packs ensure that your data is scrambled as it travels between you and its Internet destination.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

A PIN or ____ is used to get into accounts through an ATM.

Accepted Answer

A)   personal information number
B)   personal identification name
C)   personal information name
D)   personal identification number

Question 16

Biometric systems include all but which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)   fingerprint scanners
B)   hair scanners
C)   facial recognition technology
D)   eye scans

Question 17

____ disguise themselves as useful programs or apps but do damage when you run them;

Accepted Answer

A)   Trojan horses
B)   Rootkits
C)   All of the above
D)   None of the above

Question 18

____ on the Internet make up "the cloud."

Accepted Answer

A)   Servers
B)   Packets
C)   Firewalls
D)   Routers

Question 19

A password is not a personal identification number.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 20

A ____ protects your system from intruders.

Accepted Answer

A)   firewall
B)   digital wallet
C)   digital certificate
D)   none of the above

Exam 8: Safety and Security

____ secretly collects user data, such as web surfing habits.

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____ is malicious software that blocks access to a computer system until a sum of money is paid.

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A ____ is a unit of data collected as a package so it can be transmitted in a network path.

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The device that sends the signal to connect your wireless devices to the Internet is ____.

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Junk email, is also known as ____.

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Areas in a wireless network where you can access the Internet are ____.

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Using personal features to identify a person is biometrics.

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Cloud storage systems have ____ at various online locations that provide additional protection.

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The effects of a(n) ____ can include physical damage and a general disruption of regular activities.

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The crime of hacking into and attacking networks is cybercrime.

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When a hard drive fails, Mac users see the ____.

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Just about every site you visit stores a cookie in your computer's browser.

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Designing, manufacturing, using, and disposing of electronic products in ways friendly to both people and the environment is Energy Star computing.

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Service packs ensure that your data is scrambled as it travels between you and its Internet destination.

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A PIN or ____ is used to get into accounts through an ATM.

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Biometric systems include all but which of the following?

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____ disguise themselves as useful programs or apps but do damage when you run them;

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____ on the Internet make up "the cloud."

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A password is not a personal identification number.

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A ____ protects your system from intruders.

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