Understanding Hackers

What are some of the difficulties associated with defining hackers?

• Lack of technical knowledge

• Diverse motivations and methods

• Limited access to technology

• Uniformity in hacker profiles

Which of the following is a form of hacking?

• Dumpster diving

• Data encryption

• Software development

• Network administration

How has society's perception of hackers changed over time?

• Hackers are now seen as heroes

• Hackers are viewed more negatively

• Hackers are seen as irrelevant

• Hackers are now considered law enforcement

How can hackers be classified?

• By their age

• By their educational background

• By their activities and criminal behavior

• By their geographic location

What was the original meaning of the word "hacker"?

• A person who breaks into computer systems

• An unorthodox problem solver and master programmer

• A criminal involved in cyber theft

• A software developer

What is the popular consensus about hackers?

• Hackers are skilled programmers

• Hackers are innovators in technology

• Hackers are bad people who do bad things

• Hackers are ethical computer users

What is a characteristic of the values established by hackers?

• They align with societal laws and values

• They often conflict with the laws and values of the greater society

• They are universally accepted

• They are based on traditional ethics

What activities do hackers engage in according to the text?

• Only legal activities

• Breaking into computer systems and stealing money

• Writing software programs

• Teaching computer security

What is true about hackers and illegal activities?

• All hackers engage in illegal activities

• No hackers engage in illegal activities

• Not all hackers engage in illegal activities

• All online activities are hacking

What distinguishes authorized hackers from unauthorized ones?

• Authorized hackers are committing a crime

• Unauthorized hackers are not breaking the law

• Authorized hackers have permission

• Unauthorized hackers have permission