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WorksheetsProtecting Yourself Online Lesson 8 of the CIW
Total questions: 16
Worksheet time: 13mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
If you post photos, tell jokes, or express opinions of a questionable nature, can you remove them later?
a)
No, you can never what you post online.
b)
Yes, just about always.
c)
In most cases the answer is "no!"
d)
In most cases the answer is "yes!"
2.
Types of malware include:
a)
viruses
b)
worms
c)
trojans
d)
All of the above
3.
A virus is a program that assumes control of system operations, and damages or destroys data.
a)
True
b)
False
4.
You can pick up or inadvertently send a virus via e-mail attachments, file downloads, flash drives, and social networking sites.
a)
True
b)
False
5.
You should never have to check an email before opening an attachment you receive, especially if it is from unknown sender.
a)
True
b)
False
6.
The difference between a worm and a virus is that a worm automatically spreads from one computer to another, whereas a virus requires some form of action to be performed.
a)
True
b)
False
7.
Unlike worms and viruses, trojans do not replicate themselves or copy themselves to other files and disks.
a)
True
b)
False
8.
This application installs hidden services on systems. An attacker sends code as an unsolicited file attachment, hoping that you will open the file and install the application. Once the application is installed, the attacker can monitor and control the operation of your computer.
a)
Common server
b)
Filter Service
c)
An illicit server
d)
Subway Surfer
9.
This software application is secretly placed on your system to gather information and relay it to outside parties, usually for advertising purposes. Once installed, it monitors your activity on the Internet and conveys the information to the originator.
a)
Virusware
b)
Spyware
c)
Malware
d)
Wareware
10.
There are many ways to protect your system resources from unwanted activity:
a)
You can install anti-virus and spyware-detection software.
b)
You can install legitimate program patches and updates.
c)
You can use screen savers and lock your computer when it is not in use; you can install or enable a firewall or you can adopt security policies to enhance firewall protection.
d)
All of the above
11.
Attachments are the most common method for spreading viruses.
a)
True
b)
False
12.
If your company has an IT department; it will probably provide and update anti-virus software for you.
a)
True
b)
False
13.
A patch is a file of programming code that provides a temporary solution to a known bug
a)
True
b)
False
14.
A firewall is a security barrier that controls the flow of information between the Internet and a LAN.
a)
True
b)
False
15.
When you connect your computer to the Internet, you are potentially connecting to all computers on the Internet.
a)
True
b)
False
16.
Company security policies generally specify who will be allowed to access the Internet, what information will be accessible, how often passwords must be changed, and so forth.
a)
True
b)
False
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