IT ERA MIDTERM EXAM MCQ (2024-25)

What is a digital footprint?

• The physical traces left behind by internet users

• The data and information individuals leave behind online

• A system that tracks an individual's online passwords

Which of the following best describes an active digital footprint?

• Data collected without the user's direct input

• The records left when a person willingly shares information online

• Hidden tracking methods used by websites

How can a passive digital footprint be generated?

• By making social media posts

• By websites tracking user behavior without direct interaction

• By users manually providing personal details to websites

What is data privacy mainly concerned with?

• Ensuring all online content is publicly accessible

• Controlling how personal data is collected, stored, and shared

• Preventing users from accessing their own digital data

Which of the following is not a way to protect digital privacy?

• Using strong, unique passwords

• Accepting all cookies and terms without reading

• Enabling two-factor authentication

Why should users be cautious about the information they share online?

• Online data is easily deleted permanently

• Once shared, data can be difficult to erase or control

• Social media platforms automatically protect all shared information

What type of law protects the personal data of individuals in the European Union?

• Freedom of Information Act (FOIA)

• General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)

• Digital Rights and Privacy Act

What is personally identifiable information (PII)?

• Any data that can be used to identify an individual

• A type of data only available to government organizations

• Encrypted data stored in cloud servers

What is phishing?

• A type of social engineering attack used to steal information

• A process of securing online accounts through encryption

• A technique to filter unwanted online advertisements

How can users reduce their online tracking?

• Always browsing with cookies enabled

• Using a virtual private network (VPN) and privacy-focused browsers

• Disabling antivirus software to prevent interference