Computer Security, Ethics, and Privacy Quiz

What is the term for online or Internet-based illegal acts?

• Cybersecurity

• Cybercrime

• Data breach

• Phishing

Which of the following is a program that blocks access until a ransom is paid?

• Adware

• Ransomware

• Spyware

• Trojan horse

What is a botnet?

• A group of compromised computers

• A type of firewall

• A security protocol

• A type of malware

Which attack involves redirecting a user to a fake website?

• Man-in-the-middle

• Spoofing

• Phishing

• Denial of Service

What does AUP stand for?

• Automated User Program

• Authorized User Protocol

• Acceptable Use Policy

• Access User Policy

Which of the following is NOT a type of computer security risk?

• Adware

• Ransomware

• Firewall

• Spyware

What is the purpose of a firewall?

• To encrypt data

• To protect against unauthorized access

• To store data

• To monitor user activity

What is phishing?

• A network attack

• A security protocol

• An email fraud method

• A type of malware

Which of the following is a safeguard against unauthorized access?

• Antivirus software

• Encryption

• Usernames and passwords

• Data backup

What is the main concern of computer ethics?

• Hardware maintenance

• Software development

• Moral guidelines for technology use

• Data storage