IC3 Lesson 7 - Security and Maintenance

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT one of the lesson objectives for IC3 GS5 Lesson 7: Security and Maintenance?

• Describe the risks presented by viruses, worms, Trojans, and malware

• Explain how to reset personal devices to their factory settings

• Describe how to create a new programming language

• Describe methods for protecting against risks

Multiple Choice

Which of the following increases the risk to your computer and data when connected to a network?

• Providing Internet access to the network

• Using a strong password

• Disconnecting from the network

• Backing up your data

Open Ended

Why is it important to keep your username and password safe in the digital world?

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a risk associated with network connections?

• Viruses and malware can spread through network connections.

• Network connections always guarantee security.

• Network connections prevent phishing attacks.

• Network connections make passwords unnecessary.

Multiple Select

Which of the following are recommended practices for creating a strong password?

• Use a mixture of numbers, letters, symbols, and capital letters

• Use at least eight characters

• Use the names of people close to you

• Avoid using variations of your name or birthdate

Open Ended

Explain why it is important not to use the same password for all your accounts. What risks does this practice pose?

Multiple Choice

What is the main advantage of locking your computer system instead of logging off when you step away for a short period?

• All your programs and files remain open and ready

• It saves more power

• It deletes temporary files automatically

• It changes your password automatically

Multiple Choice

Which of the following best describes the difference between a worm and a virus?

• A worm spreads automatically, while a virus requires some form of action to spread.

• A worm only infects files, while a virus infects networks.

• A worm cannot replicate, while a virus can.

• A worm is always harmless, while a virus is always harmful.

Multiple Select

Which of the following are actions that spyware can perform once installed on your computer?

• Scan files on hard drives

• Monitor keystrokes

• Display advertisements automatically

• Change the default home page in web browsers

Multiple Choice

What is a recommended practice when connecting to a public Wi-Fi network to mitigate risks?

• Identify the network as a Public network in your operating system.

• Always connect to an ad-hoc network.

• Share your login credentials with others.

• Disable your firewall.

Multiple Choice

Why is it important to log out of online accounts when using public computers?

• To prevent others from accessing your accounts and taking actions while you are still logged in.

• To save battery life on the computer.

• To speed up the internet connection.

• To allow the next user to use your account.

Multiple Choice

Which of the following best describes social engineering?

• The practice of tricking users into giving out passwords or access information

• A method of encrypting sensitive data

• A way to physically secure a building

• A type of computer virus

Multiple Choice

Which of the following actions can help reduce the risk of falling victim to social engineering?

• Recognizing common social engineering practices

• Ignoring all emails from unknown senders

• Sharing passwords with colleagues

• Disabling antivirus software

Open Ended

List two steps you can take to protect yourself against phishing attacks.

Multiple Select

Which of the following are recommended practices for avoiding computer viruses?

• Scanning files downloaded from the Internet before opening them

• Opening all email attachments immediately

• Sharing files without scanning them

• Configuring antivirus software to scan incoming and outgoing email messages

Multiple Select

Which of the following are important steps to ensure antivirus effectiveness?

• Keep antivirus software up to date

• Configure automatic updates

• Turn on email and resident scanners

• Disable firewall

Multiple Choice

What is the main purpose of an antivirus program when it detects a virus or threat?

• To give you the option to quarantine or remove the threat

• To automatically delete all files

• To block internet access

• To update the operating system

Multiple Choice

What is a firewall primarily used for in a network?

• To filter and control the flow of information

• To store backup files

• To increase internet speed

• To install antivirus software

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a potential challenge caused by firewalls for network users?

• Blocking access to certain websites or streaming services

• Increasing computer speed

• Allowing all types of network traffic

• Automatically updating all software