Computer Security and Maintenance Quiz

Which statement most accurately describes the relationship between cookie storage and web browsers?

• All browsers store cookies in the same system location

• Browsers store cookies in different locations specific to each browser

• Cookies are stored on the web server, not in browsers

• Browsers cannot store cookies without explicit user permission

What is the primary purpose of a firewall as described in the text?

• To scan and remove viruses from the computer

• To reduce or eliminate unwanted network communications while allowing normal traffic

• To create backups of important data

• To increase network speed by optimizing data packets

Which of the following statements about temporary files is INCORRECT?

• They are created when running computer programs

• They can take up a large amount of disk space

• They are essential for program functionality and should never be deleted

• Web browsers create temporary files to store browsing history

What is the most comprehensive approach to maintain effective anti-virus protection according to the text?

• Running the anti-virus software once a month

• Having the anti-virus run in the background at all times, keeping it updated, and running periodic full disk scans

• Installing multiple anti-virus programs simultaneously

• Scanning only downloaded files from the internet

Which statement about cookies is most accurate according to the text?

• Cookies always contain malicious code

• Cookies can only be read by the website that creates them

• Cookies automatically transfer viruses to computers

• Cookies are primarily used to collect personal information for identity theft

What is the relationship between firewall operation and network packets?

• Firewalls only inspect outgoing packets

• Firewalls modify the content of all packets

• Firewalls inspect each packet and determine whether to allow or block it

• Firewalls encrypt packets but do not block them

Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a preventive measure against virus infection?

• Installing and updating anti-virus software

• Scanning all downloaded files

• Reformatting the hard drive quarterly

• Avoiding unknown pen drives/CDs

What does the text suggest about the relationship between cookies and online shopping?

• Cookies prevent users from making online purchases

• Cookies are necessary for maintaining shopping cart functionality

• Online retailers use cookies exclusively for marketing purposes

• Shopping websites do not use cookies due to security concerns

Which statement about temporary files is most precise based on the text?

• Temporary files are created only by Microsoft Windows

• Temporary files are always stored with a .TMP extension

• Temporary files are created by Windows programs and web browsers

• Temporary files contain only system configuration data

What is the relationship between firewalls and trusted networks as described in the text?

• Firewalls do not distinguish between trusted and untrusted networks

• Firewalls typically establish a barrier between trusted internal networks and untrusted external networks

• Firewalls only protect against untrusted internal networks

• Firewalls consider all networks equally trusted