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Exploring the Origins of Cybercrime

Exploring the Origins of Cybercrime

Assessment

Interactive Video

English

10th Grade

Practice Problem

Hard

CCSS
RI. 9-10.2, RI.11-12.5, RI.6.5

+7

Standards-aligned

Created by

Lucas Foster

FREE Resource

Standards-aligned

CCSS.RI. 9-10.2
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CCSS.RI.11-12.5
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CCSS.RI.6.5
CCSS.RI.7.5
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CCSS.RI.8.5
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CCSS.RI.9-10.5
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CCSS.RI.11-12.2
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CCSS.RI.8.2
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CCSS.RL.11-12.2
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CCSS.RL.9-10.2
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The video explores the history and evolution of hacking, starting with the economic impact of cyber crime and the etymology of 'hacker'. It covers notable pranks like the 1961 Rose Bowl hoax, the development of ARPANET, and early computer viruses such as Creeper. The Morris Worm incident of 1988 is highlighted as a pivotal moment in computer security, marking a shift in how the world viewed cyber threats.

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8 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What medieval origin does the term 'hacker' trace back to?

A medieval coding language

A medieval tool for farming

A medieval profession related to horse hiring

A type of medieval sword

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the primary function of ARPANET?

To connect universities and research institutions

To distribute the first computer virus

To act as a military communication network

To serve as the first digital library

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the primary purpose of the first computer virus, Creeper?

To destroy data

To replicate without permission

To steal information

To display a simple message

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the first personal computer virus detected outside of a lab?

The Brain virus

The Creeper virus

The Morris Worm

Elk Cloner

Tags

CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

CCSS.RI.11-12.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the reaction of Robert Tappen Morris after realizing the impact of the Morris Worm?

He publicly apologized and offered a fix

He attempted to anonymously communicate a fix

He denied responsibility

He immediately turned himself in

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

CCSS.RI.11-12.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which institution did Robert Tappen Morris use to launch the Morris Worm?

Cornell University

Stanford University

Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Harvard University

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What significant event in 1988 marked a turning point in computer science history?

The establishment of ARPANET

The creation of the first antivirus software

The release of the Morris Worm

The invention of the World Wide Web

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