CCAS Final Exam Review Game 90 Questions

What are some important rules for creating strong passwords?

• Use at least 8 characters, mix upper/lowercase, include numbers/symbols, avoid dictionary words.

• Use only your birthdate and name for easy recall.

• Keep your password short and simple for convenience.

• Use the same password for all your accounts to avoid confusion.

Logic bomb: ________ code triggered by specific events.

• Malicious

• Encrypted

• Obsolete

• Temporary

Ransomware: Malware that ________ files and demands payment for release.

• encrypts

• deletes

• compresses

• shares

Denial of Service (DoS): Attack that ________ a system, making it unavailable.

• overwhelms

• protects

• repairs

• optimizes

Ways a virus spreads: Email attachments, infected downloads, USB drives, ________.

• phishing links

• antivirus software

• firewall updates

• safe browsing

Biometrics: Authentication using ________ traits like fingerprints or facial recognition.

• physical

• chemical

• digital

• virtual

Encryption: The process of encoding data to prevent ________ access.

• unauthorized

• authorized

• encrypted

• public

Benevolent hackers are also known as ________ hackers; they help find and fix security flaws.

• white-hat

• black-hat

• grey-hat

• blue-hat

Benefits of networks include resource sharing, communication, centralized data, and ________.

• scalability

• fragmentation

• redundancy

• isolation

Bluetooth is a short-range ________ technology for connecting devices.

• wireless

• wired

• optical

• magnetic