ICT Knowledge Assessment

What is the primary goal of cybersecurity?

• Increase internet speed

• Protect digital data and information from unauthorized access

• Enhance software performance

• Reduce computer storage

Why is data privacy important in the digital age?

• Data privacy only benefits criminals trying to hide their activities

• Data privacy is unnecessary and hinders technological advancements

• Data privacy is important in the digital age to protect personal information from misuse and maintain control over sensitive data.

• Data privacy is a myth and cannot be achieved in the digital age

What is the purpose of network security?

• To reduce network maintenance costs

• To increase network speed

• To improve network aesthetics

• To protect the integrity, confidentiality, and availability of information on a network.

Why is digital literacy essential in today's society?

• Digital literacy is a passing trend

• Digital literacy is crucial for individuals to effectively navigate, understand, and critically evaluate information in the digital world, enabling communication, resource access, and participation in the digital economy.

• Digital literacy has no impact on society

• Digital literacy is only important for young people

What are the potential risks of artificial intelligence?

• Job displacement, bias in decision-making algorithms, privacy concerns, security vulnerabilities, and potential for autonomous weapons.

• Improved privacy protection

• Increased job opportunities

• Enhanced decision-making accuracy

What are some common cybersecurity threats?

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

• pharming attacks

• keylogging

• watering hole attacks

How can individuals protect their data privacy online?

• Sharing all personal information on social media

• Clicking on suspicious links in emails

• Follow best practices such as using strong passwords, enabling two-factor authentication, being cautious of phishing attempts, updating software, using a VPN, avoiding public Wi-Fi, and being mindful of social media sharing.

• Using the same password for all accounts

What are some best practices for securing a network?

• Share passwords with colleagues

• Implement strong passwords, use encryption, update software and firmware regularly, segment the network, monitor network traffic, and conduct security audits.

• Never update software or firmware

• Keep the network as one large segment

How can one improve their digital literacy skills?

• By avoiding technology altogether

• By taking online courses, practicing with software applications, staying updated on technology trends, and critically evaluating online information.

• By only using outdated software applications

• By never evaluating online information critically

What are the ethical considerations surrounding artificial intelligence?

• Incompatibility with existing systems

• Lack of innovation

• Bias, privacy, accountability, transparency, job displacement, potential misuse

• Inefficiency