Computer Terms and Ethics Quiz

What is a compiler?

• A program that converts high-level language code into machine language code

• A program that retrieves data from a computer

• A program that stores data on computer storage media

• A program that controls the operation of a computer

What is the main purpose of a database?

• To store a list of clients' names and addresses

• To convert high-level language code into machine language code

• To retrieve data from a computer

• To control the operation of a computer

What is a domain name?

• A list of clients' names and addresses

• A list of employees and their details

• A structured set of data stored in a computer file

• The name of a website, being a unique identifier of that website

What is the main difference between a hacker and a cracker?

• Hackers gain access to a computer system without permission, while crackers have malicious intent

• Hackers migrate viruses through systems, while crackers continuously self-replicate worms

• Hackers guess passwords to access a computer system, while crackers use public domain software

• Hackers are employees, while crackers are outside users

What is the purpose of a public domain software license?

• To allow a trial period for the software with a registration fee for permanent use

• To protect the software from copying by others for 28 years

• To grant the owner exclusive monopoly on an invention

• To allow copying, selling, and modifying of the software

What is the main goal of computer security?

• To restrict access to the hardware locations and into the system itself

• To protect information, hardware, and software from unauthorized use and damage

• To encrypt data to frustrate interception and anticipate disasters

• To implement a plan to prevent break-ins and change passwords frequently

What is the responsibility of computer professionals according to computer ethics?

• To protect information, hardware, and software from unauthorized use and damage

• To express their opinions based on facts and be impartial in their judgments

• To be loyal to their clients or employees and not disclose confidential information

• To keep up with the latest knowledge in their field and perform services only in their area of competence

What is the main type of computer crime involving unauthorized entry and harmless messages?

• View/Manipulation of information, hardware, and software

• Software piracy of unauthorized copies of copyrighted material

• Theft of hardware, software, data, or computer time

• Damage to computers, programs, or files

What is the main measure to protect computer security involving restricting access to the hardware locations and into the system itself?

• Implementing a plan to prevent break-ins

• Using firewalls

• Changing passwords frequently

• Making backup copies

What is the main type of software license that allows a trial period for the software with a registration fee for permanent use?

• All Rights Reserved

• Shareware

• Freeware

• Public Domain