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Practice test 1 ICT C

Total questions: 30

Worksheet time: 15mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

April gives her friend a website address. She recommends that her friend check it out and possibly sign-up. April explains that the website is for a group of friends to use to connect with each other. Which of the following best describes the type of website April is recommending?

a)

Collaborative group

b)

Social Network

c)

Wiki

d)

Online Gaming

2.

You received an email from a good friend. It tells you to go look at a website where they found surf boards for sale. You know your friend is not interested in surfing. The URL looks like this: http:randomwaterproof.pl/decking/wonder.php?lead=1ke36kr0zt78. What kind of common thread is this message?

a)

Phishing

b)

Pharming

c)

Virus

d)

Malware

3.

You received an email message from someone you don’t know. The email requests you to click on a link and provide some information. It says that in exchange, you will receive access to a site that offers incredible deals on popular items, up to 90% off retail cost. This offer sounds too good to be true. What type of security threat have you encountered?

a)

Trojan

b)

Pharming

c)

Phishing

d)

Virus

4.

Why is Malware dangerous?

a)

It can install hidden applications that share your personal information without your permission.

b)

It can track your personal preferences and passwords.

c)

It can lock you out of your computer, until you pay a ransom fee.

d)

It can keep you from accessing websites you want to see.

5.

Gary wants to purchase a popular new PC game. After searching online he notices a site that advertises free downloads. He looks into the site. The site is offering free download of the game even though every other retail location is selling it for around $40. There is no mention on the site that the download has been approved by the copyright holder. Gary decides against the free download. Why?

a)

It is unethical to download the game without offering the Web site a donation.

b)

It is illegal to download or share a copyrighted file without paying for it unless it is being offered for free by the copyright holder.

c)

He made a mistake. If the game is offer for free online, then it must be legal.

d)

He suspects the free download will infect his machine with a worm.

6.

In relation to computers, what is a virus?

a)

A program that is shared by human action and destroys data by attaching to a program or a file.

b)

A program that secretly watches your computer activity and sends the information over the internet.

c)

A program that is useful to download from the Internet.

d)

A URL that may lead the user to download a video file.

7.

Bart is new to social networking and wants to stay safe. He asked his cousin what information he should post and what he should not. His cousin, who has taken a cybersecurity class, recommends that Bart never post:

a)

Information about his last vacation

b)

His address or phone number

c)

a list of his top favorite movies

d)

picture of himself with friends

8.

Herman tells you that his computer suddenly started to display random messages on screen. It has also stop responding to keyboard and mouse input. Which of the following do you suspect has occurred?

a)

the computer has been infected by spyware

b)

the computer has been infected with phishing

c)

the computer has been infected with a virus

d)

the computer has been infected by adware

9.

Any game that you can connect to and play through the Internet is known as:

a)

online gaming

b)

entertainment

c)

social networking

d)

video game rental

10.

Amanda's computer is not longer functioning properly and is incredibly slow. She believes that she has somehow installed a self-replicating program that had damage the hard drive and is now affecting the computer's operation. What does Amanda's computer have?

a)

Adware

b)

A firewall

c)

A virus

d)

Ransomware

11.

A website you are visiting has a flashing advertisement in the sidebar, telling you that viruses have been detected and you need to clean your computer. You click on the advertisement , a few more pop ups appear which you click thought. They tell your computer is now clean. However in the next few days you notice the computer is behaving strangely. What kind of security problem has occurred?

a)

A trojan installed unwanted programs

b)

A virus allow a hacker access to your computer

c)

A worm replicated several programs

d)

Spyware has modified your browser

12.

What is one thing that Alice can do to be sure she is practicing cyber safety?

a)

She should never disclose personal information

b)

She should use the same password for all her accounts

c)

She should never harass others on the Internet

d)

She should only connect to networks that are secured

13.

Ms. Smith thinks one of her students had downloaded some software that she believes will harm the school computers. What type of software does Ms. Smith think was downloaded?

a)

Firewall

b)

Malware

c)

Adware

d)

A video

14.

Nataly practices appropriate netiquette while online. What is netiquette?

a)

Using emoticons and abbreviations during online activities

b)

Posting annoying messages in social media websites

c)

Following a set of rules for acceptable online behavior

d)

Using offensive language online

15.

Alex just turned 13. His parents now allow him to use the Internet for non- educational purposes at home. Which activity is going to be most likely to risk her personal privacy?

a)

Mobile texting

b)

Web surfing

c)

Social networking

d)

Online gaming

16.

Cesar has a problem with his computer. A message appears on his screen to call a phone number because there is a "security concern". She no longer has control of her keyboard or mouse. He is afraid to call the number because the message does not look like any of the other messages that have appear on his computer. What has happened to Cesar's computer?

a)

The computer has been infected by spyware

b)

The computer has been infected by adware

c)

The computer has been infected by a virus

d)

The computer has been infected by phishing scam

17.

Ethics means doing the right thing. Why is it unethical and illegal to download music without paying for it?

a)

As long as you do it only one time, there is nothing wrong with it

b)

It is fine to download and use it

c)

it is not unethical or illegal to download music without paying for it.

d)

Downloading music without paying for it, is like stealing it from the copyright owner

18.

Which of the following practices protects your privacy in relation to your digital footprint.?

a)

Downloading the latest word processing software

b)

Ensuring that your personal information is not shared online

c)

Posting an image of footprints online

d)

keeping your files stored on a usb

19.

Rosie is using 15 seconds of a copyrighted song for a school project. Which law gives her the right to do this?

a)

Copyright

b)

Fair Use

c)

Public Domain

d)

Copyright infringement

20.

Which of the following is appropriate to share while playing online games?

a)

Home address

b)

First and last name

c)

Credit card information

d)

Your game scores

21.

A website you are visiting has flashing advertisements telling you that viruses have been detected and you need to clean the computer. You click on the advertisement, a few more pop ups appear, which you click through. They tell you the computer is now clean. However, in the next few days you notice your computer is behaving strangely. A careful review indicates several new programs have been installed, without your knowledge. What kind of security problem has occurred?

a)

Spyware has modified your browser

b)

A trojan installed unwanted programs

c)

A virus allowed a hacker access to the computer

d)

A worm has replicated several programs

22.

Karen has purchased a new computer. She wants to be sure it remains in good condition. She also does not want the computer to become infected with any malware. What will be the most common activity to cause Karen's computer to become infected with malware?

a)

Downloading images

b)

Using chat rooms

c)

Playing games

d)

Downloading software

23.

Which of the following best defines Cyberbullying?

a)

Doing something to embarrass, threaten or hurt somebody

b)

Sending pictures of your sport activities to other students

c)

Following a set of rules for online behavior

d)

Doing something to stop a situation that is threatening someone else

24.

Marnie has confided in Oscar, explaining that Richie posted hurtful messages online that makes fun of her weight. Marnie feels depressed and embarrassed to attend their club. What should Oscar do?

a)

Oscar should tell Marnie to get even by spreading rumors about Richie around school.

b)

Oscar should confront Richie and demand that he delete the messages

c)

Oscar should ignore the situation because Richie is also her friend

d)

Oscar should go with Marnie and speak to someone in authority

25.

Kiara is planning on using a copyrighted song for a school project. She wants to make sure she is following the rules for fair use. Which of the following is an appropriate use of the song following the rules of fair use?

a)

Kiara must re-recorded the song using his own instrument and voice.

b)

Kiara cannot use copyrighted songs without written permission.

c)

Kiara can use 20 seconds of the songs for the project

d)

Kiara must sell her project and send a part of the profits to the copyright owner

26.

Albert is surfing the Internet when a window pops up advertising " Free vacations if you click here now!" There is a button labeled " Act Now!" What should Albert do now?

a)

He should run an antivirus program

b)

He should copy the website address and share it with his friends

c)

He should click on the link because the link may disappear soon

d)

He should close the pop up window because the link can take him to a malicious website

27.

Why is it the most important reason to be careful when choosing the apps that you will install on your mobile phone, or any other computing device?

a)

Because some apps are designed to steal your personal information

b)

Because some apps have limited trial periods and you have to pay later

c)

Because some apps are free

d)

Because some apps cost more than they should

28.

Which online activity is the most popular and also poses the greatest risk to personal privacy?

a)

Online gaming

b)

Social networking

c)

Mobile texting

d)

Cyberbullying

29.

A program hiding inside a useful program with malicious purposes.

a)

Trojan

b)

Worm

c)

Ransomeware

d)

Phishing

30.

Which statement is true about mobile devices and your personal information?

a)

Mobile devices are expensive and can be bought and sold at many locations

b)

Mobile devices are safe because you can lock them with a password

c)

Mobile devices cannot be lost or stolen

d)

Mobile devices must be protected because they contain private information about the owner