Information and Multimedia Technology

What is cybersecurity?

• Cybersecurity is the process of creating digital art.

• Cybersecurity is the practice of protecting physical assets from digital attacks.

• Cybersecurity is the study of weather patterns affecting digital systems.

• Cybersecurity is the practice of protecting systems, networks, and programs from digital attacks.

Explain the concept of digital communication.

• Digital communication is only possible through physical mail

• Digital communication involves sending messages through telepathy

• Digital communication is a process of transmitting data using smoke signals

• Digital communication involves encoding data into binary form, transmitting it over a communication channel, and decoding it at the receiving end.

How does multimedia design contribute to user experience?

• Multimedia design slows down website loading times and frustrates users

• Multimedia design enhances engagement, visual appeal, information retention, and interactivity.

• Multimedia design confuses users and decreases engagement

• Multimedia design has no impact on user experience

Who is considered the father of modern computing?

• Bill Gates

• Alan Turing

• Steve Jobs

• Tim Berners-Lee

Identify the main components of a computer system.

• GPU, RAM, SSD, keyboard, monitor, circuit board

• CPU, memory, storage, input devices, output devices, motherboard

What are some common cybersecurity threats?

• pharming

• malware, phishing, ransomware, DDoS attacks, insider threats, social engineering

• keylogging

• spoofing

Discuss the importance of encryption in digital communication.

• Encryption slows down the communication process

• Encryption is not necessary in digital communication

• Encryption makes data more vulnerable to cyber attacks

• Encryption helps protect the confidentiality, integrity, and authenticity of data exchanged over digital channels.

What role does multimedia play in advertising?

• Multimedia has no impact on advertising

• Multimedia only works for certain demographics in advertising

• Multimedia helps in capturing attention, increasing engagement, and creating a lasting impact in advertising.

• Multimedia is only effective in traditional advertising methods

What year was the first computer invented?

• 1978

• 1920

• 1955

• 1946

List and explain the functions of the CPU, RAM, and hard drive in a computer.

• RAM executes instructions

• The CPU executes instructions, RAM stores data for quick access, and the hard drive stores data long-term.

• The CPU stores data for quick access

• The hard drive executes instructions