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Living in the IT Era: Knowledge Assessment

Total questions: 16

Worksheet time: 11mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What does IT stand for?

a)

Internet Transmission

b)

Information Technology

c)

Internal Technology

d)

Intelligent Tools

2.

It involves the integration of hardware, software, peopleware, data, and networks to efficiently process, manage, and communicate information.

a)
  • Information Superhighway

b)

Information Technology

c)

Information Software

d)

Information Center

3.

Which of the following is an example of hardware?

a)

Microsoft Word

b)

A printer

c)

Google Chrome

d)

An Email Account

4.

What is the primary function of the Internet?

a)

To create offline documents

b)

To connect people and share information globally

c)

To build computers

d)

To store physical files

5.

Which of these is considered software?

a)

Mouse

b)

Hard Drive

c)

Web Browser (e.g. chrome)

d)

USB Drive

6.

What does the term "Netiquette" refer to?

a)
  • Network engineering

b)
  • Internet protocols

c)
  • Etiquette on the internet

d)
  • Technical Writing

7.

What is a common example of a search engine?

a)

Facebook

b)

Google

c)

YouTube

d)

Excel

8.

What is the purpose of an operating system in a computer?

a)

To control hardware and software and provide a user interface

b)

To print documents

c)

To increase internet speed

d)

To store data only

9.

It is the building block of information that is associated with various purposes, including information technology.

a)

Technology

b)
  • Information

c)

Program

d)

Data

10.

What does the acronym "URL" stand for?

a)

Universal Resource Locator

b)

Uniform Resource Locator

c)

Uniform Retrieval Link

d)

Universal Retrieval Link

11.

The practice of protecting computers, servers, and networks from digital attack is called (a)   ?

12.

A type of malicious software designed to harm or exploit any device, service, or network is known as (a)   .

13.

A (a)   is a type of attack where a hacker tries to steal sensitive information by pretending to be a trustworthy entity, often via email.

14.

One of the most important elements of cybersecurity is ensuring that sensitive information remains private. This is known as (a)   .

15.

To protect against data breaches, it is crucial to regularly (a)   your passwords and avoid reusing them across different sites.

16.

In what ways can cybersecurity education and awareness be improved to help individuals recognize and prevent common cyber threats, such as phishing and malware?

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