APCSP Cyber Security and Global Impacts

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Which of the following is an example of a computing innovation? A smart thermostat that adjusts based on user preferences, A pencil and paper for calculating expenses, A manual typewriter, A traditional filing cabinet

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A smart thermostat that adjusts based on user preferences

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What type of information is considered Personally Identifiable Information (PII)? A person’s favorite movie, A person’s Social Security number, A person’s preferred clothing size, A list of popular websites

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A person’s Social Security number

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What is the primary goal of phishing?

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To gather sensitive information by tricking users

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Which of the following describes keylogging? Options: Recording the audio of computer users, Monitoring every key typed by a user to steal sensitive information, Encrypting text messages, A method of multi-factor authentication

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Monitoring every key typed by a user to steal sensitive information

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Which of the following best defines malware?

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Software that damages or takes unauthorized control of a system

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What is a rogue access point?

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An unauthorized wireless access point that allows hackers into secure networks.

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Which of the following statements about encryption is true? Encryption turns plain text into coded text to protect information, Encryption is only used for passwords, Encryption is the process of deleting unnecessary files, Encryption requires no key or algorithm

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Encryption turns plain text into coded text to protect information

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What is the main difference between symmetric key encryption and public key encryption?

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Symmetric key encryption uses one key for both encryption and decryption, while public key encryption uses two different keys.

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Which of the following is an example of multi-factor authentication? Options: Using a password and a CAPTCHA, Using a password and fingerprint recognition, Using a username and password, Using a password and a backup password

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Using a password and fingerprint recognition

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How does computer virus scanning software help protect systems?

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It detects and removes malicious software before it causes harm.