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A1 Chapter6.1 DN

Total questions: 88

Worksheet time: 1hrs 5mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

How might a company use the consumer data it collects?

a)

To decide which types of products it should make.

b)

To decide where to open a new store.

c)

To decide how much to charge for their products.

d)

All of these.

2.

Amy watched an unboxing video of decorations she wants to get for her room. Now every time she goes online she sees advertisements from the company that makes the decorations. Why is she seeing these ads?

a)

Because she only visits websites from that company.

b)

Because she asked her mom if she could get the decorations.

c)

Because she bought the decorations.

d)

Because the company collected information about the videos she watched.

3.

ALL of the following are ways to limit what is tracked about you online, EXCEPT:

a)

Limit what you share.

b)

Turn off you screen when you are done using the internet.

c)

Turn off cookies.

d)

Adjust privacy settings.

4.

Which of the following helps you adjust what information a website or an app collects and what is visible to others?

a)

Cookies

b)

Privacy Settings

c)

Terms of Service

d)

Online Ads

5.

Maya and a group of friends are organizing a play for one of their classes. The group uses an app to communicate with each other about what materials to get for their costumes. After the chat, Maya starts seeing ads for some of the materials the group decided to get. Why might Maya be seeing these ads?

a)

Maya is seeing the ads that everyone else in school sees.

b)

The website asked gthe teachers which materials students needed for their project.

c)

The messaging app is sharing data with online advertisers.

d)

There must be nanobots in her computer.

6.

Josh wants to sign up for a gaming website to download free games. He can't find the privacy policy. Should he join the website?

a)

Sure. Josh likes to play games.

b)

Yes. Josh doesn't share much personal information when he plays games.

c)

No. Without understanding the privacy policy, he won't know what they will collect and why. Josh could be sharing all sorts of information that he doesn't want to.

d)

Yes. No. Maybe.

7.

When you choose to not participate in something.

a)

Opt out

b)

Targeted advertising

c)

Phishing

d)

data

8.

Race, ethnic origin, marital status, age, color, and religious, philosophical or political affiliations are examples of sensitive personal information.

a)

No

b)

Yes

9.

Numbers or Identification Numbers (IDs) issued by government agencies like social security numbers, previous or current health records and tax returns are also considered as sensitive personal information.

a)

True

b)

False

10.

(a)   is the privacy of personal information, or other information stored on a computer. that should not be accessed by unauthorised parties.

11.

(a)   is the software or hardware that sits between a computer and external network that monitors and filters all incoming and outgoing activities.

12.

In order to restrict access to secure data, a system of what should be used?

a)

Passwords

b)

Anti-virus software

c)

Multi-user operating system

13.

Converting data into a secret code so that it cannot be read by an unauthorised person is called what?

a)

Inscription

b)

Encryption

c)

De-encryption

14.

Which of the following is NOT a physical precaution to protect data?

a)

Locks on the doors

b)

Security guards

c)

Passwords

15.

What keeps a record of every file opened and every keystroke made?

a)

Audit log

b)

Utility program

c)

Security policy

16.

What indicates a secure connection between your computer and a trusted website?

a)

html

b)

https

c)

xhtml

17.

Measures that are put in place to ensure data is safe

a)

Data integrity

b)

Data protection

c)

Data security

d)

Data authorisation

18.

Any act using computers/the Internet to defraud people

a)

Computer fraud

b)

Phising

c)

Keylogging

d)

Identity theft

19.

An input device that identifies a person based on the individual’s characteristics/traits (fingerprint)

a)

Biometric scan

b)

Biological print

c)

Electronic footprint

d)

Retinal scan

20.

Hardware/software that protects a network from hostile intrusion that could compromise confidentiality or result in data corruption.

a)

Blocking app

b)

Firewall

c)

Anti-virus software

d)

Password

21.

The illegal use of someone else's personal information (as a Social Security number) in order to obtain money or for some other personal gain

a)

Internet fraud

b)

Identity theft

c)

Credit card fraud

d)

Telemarketing schemes

22.

The process of converting data into a code, especially to prevent unauthorized access

a)

Program

b)

Coding

c)

Encryption

d)

Algorithm

23.

A software utility that detects, prevents, and removes viruses, worms, and other malware from a computer

a)

Anti - virus software

b)

Firewall

c)

Counterfeiting

d)

Trojan horse

24.

A string of characters used for authenticating a user on a computer system.

a)

User I.D.

b)

Login credential

c)

Software based data security

d)

Password

25.

Copies itself repeatedly, using up memory or disk space to crash a computer

a)

Worm

b)

Trojan horse

c)

Email virus

d)

Pre - installed software

26.

The right of individuals to determine what information is stored about them and how that information will be used

a)

Data piracy

b)

Data privacy

c)

Data integrity

d)

Data archiving

27.

A method to verify that data comes from a secure and trusted source

a)

Encryption

b)

Decryption

c)

Authentication

d)

Caching

28.

Your school emails are private and not subject to monitoring.

a)

True

b)

False

29.

Amanda has started a small business of mowing lawns in her neighborhood. She has created a Web site for her business. She posts pictures of the houses that she has serviced to advertise the great job she is doing. She also posts the address of the picture locations so that people can see the work in person. One of Amanda's customers asks her to remove the addresses from the pictures. Why would the customer do this?

a)

It is a legal issue.

b)

It is a scheduling conflict.

c)

It is a privacy concern.

d)

It is a copyright conflict.

30.

What can happen when you connect to public wifi?

a)

Your device can be slow

b)

Your device and data is at risk of being stolen

c)

Your device battery will drain faster

d)

Your data is safe and secure

31.
When you connect your computer to the Internet, you are potentially connecting to all computers on the Internet. 
a)
True
b)
False
32.
A patch is a file of programming code that provides a temporary solution to a known bug
a)
True 
b)
False
33.

Why do you need security on a computer?

a)

So personal data can’t be stolen

b)

To make it easier to share everything with everyone

c)

To make it difficult for your mom

34.
..................... is a company that provides users with access to the internet.
a)
Internet Clients Provider
b)
Modem
c)
Internet Service Provider
d)
Hub
35.

According to “The Biometric Body,” what is one potential benefit of using biometric fingerprint scanners at amusement parks?

a)

to count ticket sales

b)

to prevent ticket fraud

c)

to distinguish ticket types

d)

to sell tickets more quickly

36.

Which of these is an example of someone committing fraud?

a)

someone who steals money from a store cash register

b)

someone who uses a false identity to get a credit card

c)

someone who asks another person for money or food

d)

someone who spreads rumors about another person

37.

Which of these is an example of something that might be forged?

a)

a signature

b)

a password

c)

a newspaper

d)

a definition

38.
What was the first company to provide biometric verification to unlock phones?
a)
Samsung
b)
Apple
c)
Windows
d)
Google 
39.

What is the most common type of biometrics device in the enterprise?

a)

Lie detectors that measure pulse rate

b)

Fingerprint scanners and readers

c)

Iris and retinal scanners

d)

Voice and face recognition scanners

40.

A biometric modality that uses the physical structure of an individual's fingerprint for identification purposes.

a)

Recognition

b)

Iris recognition

c)

Palm print recognition

d)

Fingerprint Recognition

41.

The ability to fool a biometric sensor into recognizing an illegitimate user as a legitimate user (verification) or into misidentifying someone who is in the database.

a)

Faceprint

b)

Spoofing

c)

Identity

d)

Mimic

42.
Which one is not a considered a unique and distinct characteristic of security device measurement?
a)
Fingerprints
b)
Tongue 
c)
Voice Patterns
d)
Iris
43.
Biometrics are immune to hackers. 
a)
True 
b)
False
44.
Using biometrics makes us rely on one single source for identity. 
a)
True 
b)
False
45.

Use of fingerprints, retina scans, or other body features as an authentication mechanism.

a)

Bonet

b)

Biometrics

c)

Backdoor

d)

Malware

46.

How are fingerprints measured?

a)

the patterns in friction ridges

b)

the size

c)

by taking pieces of the skin

d)

DNA that is left

47.
Where is biometrics used like finger print recognition?
a)
Training soldiers in combat using battlefield simulations
b)
In three-dimensional (3D) films
c)
To allow access to buildings
d)
To create prototypes of cars or any object
48.
Data should be backed up.....
a)
Never
b)
When you remember
c)
Regularly
d)
After an attack
49.

Amanda has started a small business of mowing lawns in her neighborhood. She has created a Web site for her business. She posts pictures of the houses that she has serviced to advertise the great job she is doing. She also posts the address of the picture locations so that people can see the work in person. One of Amanda's customers asks her to remove the addresses from the pictures. Why would the customer do this?

a)

It is a legal issue.

b)

It is a scheduling conflict.

c)

It is a privacy concern.

d)

It is a copyright conflict.

50.

​ (a)   is illegal if it aims to cause harm (For example, delete files, transfer money

illegally, etc.). ​ (b)   is an expert who attempts to ​ (c)   a computer system/network on

behalf of the owner(s) of the system to try and determine the security ​ (d)   that an

​ (e)   hacker could exploit.

Choose from the below words
Hacking
Ethical hacking
penetrate
vulnerability
legal
illegal
51.

​ (a)   – the act of stealing personal or private data without the owner’s knowledge or

consent.

​ (b)   – is where someone edits/changes the source code of a program or they create a

program (known as a patch) that can trick the software in to thinking a certain process has

occurred

Choose from the below words
Hacking
Cracking
52.

​ (a)   is the (b)   acquisition and use of a person's private identifying information, usually for financial gain.

Choose from the below words
Identity theft
fraudulent
Phishing
Pharming
legal
53.

ALL of the following are ways to limit what is tracked about you online, EXCEPT:

a)

Limit what you share.

b)

Turn off you screen when you are done using the internet.

c)

Turn off cookies.

d)

Adjust privacy settings.

54.

Maya and a group of friends are organizing a play for one of their classes. The group uses an app to communicate with each other about what materials to get for their costumes. After the chat, Maya starts seeing ads for some of the materials the group decided to get. Why might Maya be seeing these ads?

a)

Maya is seeing the ads that everyone else in school sees.

b)

The website asked gthe teachers which materials students needed for their project.

c)

The messaging app is sharing data with online advertisers.

d)

There must be nanobots in her computer.

55.

​ ​ (a)   is unauthorised access to a computer system without the user’s knowledge or

consent.

Choose from the below words
Hacking
Fishing
Pharming
Cracking
56.

(a)   is the privacy of personal information, or other information stored on a computer. that should not be accessed by unauthorised parties.

57.

(a)   is the malicious software that seeks to damage or gain unauthorised access to a computer system.

58.

What keeps a record of every file opened and every keystroke made?

a)

Audit log

b)

Utility program

c)

Security policy

59.

A person who uses computers to gain unauthorized access to data

a)

Saboteur

b)

Hacker

c)

Fraudster

d)

Criminal

60.

A malicious program that attaches itself to an executable piece of software, and then reproduces itself when the file is run.

a)

Worm

b)

Trojan horse

c)

Malware

d)

Virus

61.

Any act using computers/the Internet to defraud people

a)

Computer fraud

b)

Phising

c)

Keylogging

d)

Identity theft

62.

The illegal practice of monitoring/investigating another business for a competitive advantage

a)

Electronic eavesdropping

b)

Propaganda

c)

Industrial espionage

d)

Software piracy

63.

The act of electronically intercepting conversations without the knowledge or consent of a person.

a)

Eavesdropping

b)

Spying

c)

Electronic eavesdropping

d)

Decrypting

64.

The illegal use of someone else's personal information (as a Social Security number) in order to obtain money or for some other personal gain

a)

Internet fraud

b)

Identity theft

c)

Credit card fraud

d)

Telemarketing schemes

65.

The practice of using a software program or hardware device (keylogger) to record all keystrokes on a computer keyboard, either as a surveillance tool or as spyware

a)

Computer surveillance

b)

Hacking

c)

Keylogging

d)

Eleltronic records

66.

Information / ideas that are deliberately spread to help or harm a person or group

a)

Gossip

b)

Malware

c)

Spyware

d)

Propaganda

67.

Programs that secretly record what you do on your computer

a)

Malware

b)

File virus

c)

Spyware

d)

Boot sector virus

68.

Copies itself repeatedly, using up memory or disk space to crash a computer

a)

Worm

b)

Trojan horse

c)

Email virus

d)

Pre - installed software

69.

Any type of fraud scheme that uses one or more components of the internet (chat rooms).

a)

Computer fraud

b)

Internet fraud

c)

Computer surveillance

d)

Credit card fraud

70.

Which of the below is a clue that a message or an email might be phishing?

a)

It's from a "friend in trouble."

b)

The message has a sense of urgency.

c)

There are spelling and grammar errors in the message.

d)

All of them. A, B & C.

71.

You see a contest that reads, "Win $10,000 instantly! Click this link to sign up!" You click on the link, and the website asks for your name, address, and email to enter the contest. Why could it be unsafe to share your private information?

a)

You could no longer be you.

b)

Someone could steal your information to create a fake identity pretending to be you.

c)

Someone could give you a lot of money.

d)

Your information would be safe because you're sharing the information online.

72.

You see this message on your device: "Special offer from YuoTube! Why wait MONTHS for your favorite series to return? Watch NOW 100% FREE. But hurry! This incredible offer ends in 59 minutes! Click: Free_YTubeTV. This is an official message from youTube." What should you do?

a)


Don't open the message. All clues indicate that it's an internet scam.

b)

Open the message. You can't pass on a free offer!

c)

Open the message. It seems to be from a website you know.

d)


Send the message to a friend. They might be interested in the free offer.

73.

What phishing clue does the bold, underlined portion of this message represent?

CONGRATULATIONS!

You maybe win VIP pass to

*America's Got Talent* TV finale

and up to 500 million dollars U.S. CASH!

See if you a instant winner, click Is.ItM.e now

a)

Grammer/Spelling Error

b)

Sense of urgency

c)

Shortened URL

d)

Generic greeting

74.

Friends! Gramps dropped me off at the bus depot to go home & someone STOLE my backpack! Whoever did it has my ticket, the debit card Mom gave me. I am SO embarrassed to ask but please PayPal me emergency $$ before I miss the last bus. My parents will pay you back at school on Monday. Thanks, guys!

What phishing clue does the bold, underlined portion of the message represent?

a)

Spelling Error

b)

Sense of urgency

c)

Shortened URL

d)

Generic greeting

75.

Match the following

a)

Shortened URL

1.

please send money to fund.me.NOW

b)

Generic Greeting

2.

Hey Friend

c)

"Friend" in trouble

3.

My passport has gone missing

d)

Sense of urgency

4.

I have 24 hrs to get new one

e)

Spelling/Grammar Errors

5.

or i go jail, pleez heelp!

76.

What phishing clue does the bold, underlined portion of this message represent?

Dear Account Holder,

Due to an unforeseen situation, we found that your account needs immediate attention. Please click this link to fix.my.account and verify the information is correct or make corrections to any information that is not.

Thank you,

Bank of Michigan

Customer Service

a)

Spelling/Grammar Error

b)

Sense of Urgency

c)

Shortened URL

d)

Generic Greeting

77.

Match the following

a)

Consumer

1.

A person who buys products or services

b)

Cookies

2.

Text files that track online activity

c)

Data

3.

Any information collected and analyzed

d)

Targeted Advertising

4.

Ads sent to certain groups of people

78.
'Brute Force' attacks consist of...
a)
Hitting the computer hard
b)
Hitting a computer programmer
c)
Guessing a password repeatedly
d)
Destroying files
79.

A small file stored in user's computer by a website so the website can customize its appearance special for that user.

a)

Spam

b)

Cookies

c)

Spyware

d)

Virus

80.

Your school emails are private and not subject to monitoring.

a)

True

b)

False

81.

What can happen when you connect to public wifi?

a)

Your device can be slow

b)

Your device and data is at risk of being stolen

c)

Your device battery will drain faster

d)

Your data is safe and secure

82.
A patch is a file of programming code that provides a temporary solution to a known bug
a)
True 
b)
False
83.

(a)   is an illegal access to a computer system without the owner's permission.

84.

(a)   uses legitimate-emails designed to trick a recipient into giving their personal data to the sender of the email.

85.

(a)   redirects a user to a fake website in order to illegally obtain personal data about the user. (Usually by attacking and altering the DNS sever)

86.

(a)   altering IP addresses on a DNS server by a pharmer or hacker with the intention of redirecting a user to their fake website.

87.

Which of the followings are the ways to help prevent phishing attacks?

a)

Be frequently trained to identify phishing scams

b)

Do NOT click on links unless certain that it's safe to do so

c)

Run anti-phishing toolbars on web browsers

d)

Regularly check online accounts and frequently change passwords

e)

Look out for https and/or the green padlock symbol in the address bar

88.

Which of the followings are the possible solutions to protect against pharming?

a)

using antivirus software, which can detect unauthorized alterations to a website address and warn the user

b)

using modern web browsers that alert users to pharming and phishing attacks

c)

checking the spelling of websites

d)

checking for https and /or the green padlock symbol in the address bar

e)

changing the default settings on your Wi-Fi routers