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WorksheetsSecurity, Privacy, and Safety
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 20mins
A measure to assure data is entered by a human?
Hackers
Malware
CAPTCHA
Corrupted Files
A network protocol that secures data communication and remote command execution?
POP
SSH
TCP/IP
WAN
A document that sets the rules for what can be posted or shared on a website?
download rules
license agreement
Terms of service
Proprietary help file
A program that invites the user to run it while concealing malicious code that will be executed?
Spyware
Computer virus
computer worm
Trojan horse
Microsoft Word provides document protection by which means?
Gateway
Password
Firewall
Uninterruptible power supply
What network barrier is used between trusted and distrusted networks?
P2P protocol
Firewall
Gateway
E-commerce
What is E-commerce?
Researching a product or service on the Internet before making a purchase in a store
Conducting communication over the Internet.
The buying and selling of products or services over electronic systems
Using electronic systems to stream movies and music
What is the Cache?
A set amount of video file that is downloaded before it begins to play
The purchase price of a computer system, including all peripherals.
A location on the computer's hard drive where temporary files are stored
The location where the computer stores data while the power is on: volatile memory
Which form of malware collects a user's data and behavior?
Trojan horse
Worm
Spyware
Scareware
Secure hypertext transfer protocol is distinguished by which of the following?
htpst
htpss
https
htsst
Small text files that websites put on the computer hard disk drive when a user visits the websites.
LANs
VoIPs
Cookies
plugins
Which of the following is the best solution for destroying sensitive data on a hard disk drive?
Repartitioning the drive
Overwriting the drive
Mechanical destruction of the drive
Recycling the drive
What wireless security feature allows the user to designate and restrict which computers can connect to the wireless network?
Enable encrption
MAC filtering
Turn off SSID broadcast
Change the default password
If a user receives an e-mail asking him or her to verify the account information or confirm the user ID and password, what should be done?
Ignore and delete the e-mail
Close the e-mail
Respond to the e-mail with fake credentials
Respond to the e-mail with his or er username and password
How can an e-mail address be verified by the e-mail recipient?
Open the message
Respond asking for verification
Right-click the name and view the message properties
Forward the message to an IT technician for verification
Strong passwords have which of the following characteristics?
Keyboard patterns
combination of letters, numbers, and symbols
Real words
Sequential letters or numbers
Which of the following describes the act of breaking into the e-mails, websites, computer systems, and files of other computer users?
Hacking
Phishing
Pharming
Flaming
What is identity theft?
Stealing someone's personal information and using that information to commit theft or fraud.
Encrypting files or blocking the user's access to programs until the user pays to unlock them.
The manipulation or destruction of data found in cyberspace.
Limiting access to information and using that information to commit theft or fraud.
What does a personal firewall do?
Protects the computer system from fires.
Clean the individual computer of viruses and other malware
Manages the user's passwords and passphrases for easy access
Controls communication traffic to an individual computer
Which of the following should be avoided when creating a password?
Real words and names
Compining uppercase and lowercase characters
Passphrases that can be easily memoried
Combining letters, numbers, and special characters
