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WorksheetsCS7 Final Exam Review 3
Total questions: 30
Worksheet time: 16mins
Which quality is most closely associated with being reliable, maintaining a positive outlook, and consistently putting forth one's best effort in tasks?
perseverance
work ethic
teamwork
leadership
What is the purpose of implementing a dress code in the workplace?
To outline the financial policies of the company
To specify the acceptable standards of attire for employees
To describe the job responsibilities of employees
To detail the company's annual budget
What is the primary function of the CPU in a computer?
Store data permanently
Perform calculations and processing
Connect to the internet
Display graphics
What device is essential for a computer to connect to a wired network?
Modem
Network Interface Card (NIC)
Sound Card
RAM
Which type of software allows you to listen to music on a media player while simultaneously reading an article in the web browser?
Operating System software
Utility software
Application software
Antivirus software
What type of network is typically used to connect devices within a single home or office?
WAN
MAN
LAN
SAN
What would the decimal number 76 convert to as an 8-digit binary number? You may use the calculator on the computer if you need it.
See the example image for additional support.
00001234
00001111
10101010
01001100
What computational thinking technique involves breaking down a problem into smaller parts?
abstraction
decomposition
pattern recognition
coding
Which of the following activities demonstrates the application of computational thinking?
Listening to music to relax after a long day
Planning a road trip by determining the most efficient route
Watching a movie based on a friend's recommendation
Buying the first pair of shoes you find at the store
Ava is trying to fix her computer that won't start. Which of the following would be the first step in troubleshooting her computer hardware problem?
analyzing the results of her solution
testing the problem on her computer
gathering information about the problem with her computer
documenting her problem solution
In a network topology where each device is connected to a central point with a dedicated link, what is the name of this topology?
Mesh
Hybrid
Star
Point-to-Multipoint
Which of the following topologies does the image above BEST represent?
Bus
Mesh
Ring
Star
Which network topology allows for easy addition of new nodes without affecting the network's performance and minimizes the chance of packet collisions by allowing data to flow in one direction?
Mesh
Tree
Ring
Bus
Which of the following topologies does the image above BEST represent?
Mesh
Tree
Ring
Bus
What could be a potential drawback of using a Bus topology in a large network?
It is highly efficient for small networks.
It becomes challenging to identify issues if the entire network fails.
The central hub requires extensive resources and frequent maintenance.
All nodes must stay active all the time, leading to high power consumption.
John has discovered a backdoor in a popular game that lets him alter his character's stats to maximum levels. By exploiting this vulnerability, which aspect of the CIA triad is John compromising?
availability
confidentiality
integrity
authentication
Which scenario is an example of a violation of confidentiality in the context of the CIA triad?
an email service that uses encryption to protect your messages
a healthcare provider that discloses your medical records without consent
a social network that uses your data to personalize advertisements
a firewall that prevents unauthorized access to your personal files
Mia, Evelyn, and Scarlett are part of an IT team in a large organization. They are tasked with assessing the strength of their organization's cybersecurity profile. Which of the following tools would they most likely use for this purpose?
CIA Triad
FBI Trinity
Network Security
Multi-factor Authentication
David was about to submit his project report online when suddenly the submission portal stopped responding. Assuming his internet connection was stable, which principle of the CIA Triad was most likely compromised?
confidentiality
integrity
availability
authentication
Michael is updating his password to enhance security. Which of the following passwords is the most secure and complex?
Michael$2023
Password!
BlueSky@29
%RainbowRoad#7*
Abigail and Zoe are setting up a website for their new business venture and are discussing the MOST effective method to maintain a high level of password security over time for their admin accounts. What should they do?
Regularly changing the password to something they can easily recall
Choosing passwords that are at least 10 characters long with mixed characters
Utilizing the same password across all accounts for consistency
Employing a reputable password manager to generate and store complex passwords
Abigail and Zoe are setting up a website for their new business venture and are discussing the MOST effective method to maintain a high level of password security over time for their admin accounts.
Rank the options below from BEST --> WORST
Employing a reputable password manager to generate and store complex passwords
Choosing passwords that are at least 10 characters long with mixed characters
Regularly changing the password to something they can easily recall
Utilizing the same password across all accounts for consistency
What does the principle of least privilege aim to achieve in terms of user access within a system?
Ensuring that users have the most extensive access possible to perform their tasks efficiently.
Granting users only the access that is necessary for them to accomplish their specific work duties.
Allowing users access to all system functions except those explicitly denied.
Providing users with temporary elevated access to perform occasional tasks outside their usual responsibilities.
What is the name of the security approach that modifies user access rights based on dynamic factors like geographical location, device integrity, or time-based restrictions?
Attribute-based access control.
Conditional access policy.
Context-aware privilege control
Adaptive risk-based authentication.
During an online transaction, what technology is typically employed to safeguard a user's sensitive data?
tokenization
encryption
firewall protection
antivirus software
Which one of the following is a cipher system that uses a repeating word or phrase as part of the encryption scheme?
Caesar
Code breaker
Enigma
Vigenere
Elijah is a cybersecurity expert hired by a company to identify and fix security vulnerabilities in their software. What is the primary purpose of Elijah's role as a White-Hat Hacker?
To exploit vulnerabilities for personal gain.
To perform illegal activities.
To help organizations identify and fix security vulnerabilities.
To hack systems for political reasons.
When creating a blog post about a movie, you include a 15-second clip from a 2-hour long film. Which factor of fair use does this represent?
Amount
Effect
Nature
Purpose
Susan downloaded a program that allows her to use all features without restrictions for a short period, after which she will need to pay to continue using it. What is this type of software called?
Open Source Software
Shareware
Freeware
Commercial Software
Sarah has started using a new word processor that offers full functionality for a trial period of 15 days, after which she needs to pay to continue using it. What is this category of software called?
Open Source Software
Shareware
Commercial Software
Freeware
