Digital lit Test

Which term refers to responsible and ethical use of technology, including respectful communication and safe online behavior?

• Cybersecurity

• Digital citizenship

• Digital literacy

• Netiquette

What is the primary goal of cybersecurity?

• Creating viral content

• Protecting systems, networks, and data from attacks

• Tracking a user's browsing history

• Sharing files publicly

Which option best describes malware?

• Software updates that fix bugs

• Software designed to disrupt, damage, or gain unauthorized access

• Encrypted backups of files

• Legal licenses for media use

Phishing is best defined as which of the following?

• Scanning a network for vulnerabilities

• Tricking people into revealing sensitive information through deceptive messages

• Encrypting data to keep it private

• Blocking websites with a firewall

Which example illustrates two-factor authentication (2FA)?

• Logging in with a username and password only

• Using a password plus a one-time code sent to your phone

• Sharing a password manager with a friend

• Saving passwords in a browser

Which statement about a digital footprint is accurate?

• It can be erased completely at any time

• It consists of all the data you leave behind online through actions and posts

• It is a private record only you can view

• It only includes financial purchases

What is the main purpose of encryption?

• To compress files for storage

• To convert information into a coded form to prevent unauthorized access

• To delete old files

• To identify plagiarism

A data breach occurs when:

• A user forgets a password

• Confidential information is accessed or disclosed without authorization

• Legal music is downloaded

• A device battery fails

Which action is an example of plagiarism?

• Quoting a source with proper citation

• Submitting someone else’s work as your own without credit

• Paraphrasing and citing the source

• Using royalty-free images with attribution

Copyright primarily protects:

• Facts and ideas themselves

• Methods and procedures

• Original works of authorship such as literature, music, and art

• All content posted online by default