U1 Vocab Practice (PLTW Cyber)

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What is the term for a system that can stop malware from entering a network, computer, or device?

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firewall

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What is the term for a set of guidelines that team members develop to follow when working together?

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team norms

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What is the term for enhancements, improvements, and problem fixes for software? Options: updates, router, server, firewall

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updates

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Which of the following is a type of cyber attack that involves installing software that is intended to do harm or damage? Options: spam, phishing, social engineering, malware

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malware

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Which of the following is a type of cyber threat that involves sending fraudulent emails to obtain sensitive information? Options: social engineering, spam, phishing, malware

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phishing

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What is the term for a collection of Python code or commands that perform a specific function?

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python script

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Which of the following is a type of cyber attack that involves guessing passwords through trial and error? social engineering, malware, dictionary attack, brute force attack

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brute force attack

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Which of the following is a type of cyber attack that involves using a list of commonly used words and phrases to guess passwords? Options: brute force attack, dictionary attack, malware, social engineering

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dictionary attack

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Which of the following is a type of cyber attack that involves tricking someone into clicking on a link or opening a file? Options: brute force attack, malware, dictionary attack, social engineering

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social engineering

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Which of the following is a type of cyber attack that involves sending irrelevant or inappropriate messages to a large number of recipients? Options: phishing, social engineering, spam, malware

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spam