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Internet and Cybersecurity Mid Unit Assessment

Total questions: 40

Worksheet time: 21mins

Name
Class
Date
1.
1) The Internet is ..
a)
A. A giant network
b)
B. Millions of linked PCs
c)
C. A super computer with millions of users
d)
D. A & B are correct
2.
2) Internet users…
a)
A. Have unlimited access to other PCs
b)
B. Must download an IP address before they get online
c)
C. Are referred to as clients
d)
D. B & C are correct
3.

3) How does information get sent over the Internet?

(a)  

4.

4) What is a DNS?

(a)  

5.

5) What is an IP address?

(a)  

6.

6) What is Binary?

(a)  

7.

6) What is a bit?

(a)  

8.
7) When looking for information on Google you are a….
a)
Client
b)
Peer
c)
Server
d)
IP address
e)
User
9.
8) Wikipedia is an example of a…
a)
Client
b)
Server
c)
Peer
d)
Computer
10.
9) The Internet was invented…
a)
For military purposes
b)
During a war
c)
In the 18th century
d)
By scientists in the US
11.
10) The Internet was…
a)
Used by organizations to exchange ideas.
b)
Not designed for ordinary people
c)
First called the ARPANET
12.

11) Fill in the blank: You need a (blank) to set up a WiFi network at home.

(a)  

13.

12) Fill in the Blank: I can't connect to the internet there must be something wrong with the (blank).

(a)  

14.

13) Amazon uses this so that they can give you a personal welcome when you visit their site.

(a)  

15.

14) Fill in the blank: What is the (blank) of Gimkit? is it gimkit.com or gimkit.edu?

(a)  

16.

15) Safari and Chrome are examples of what?

(a)  

17.

16) Fill in the blanks: It is important to use a (blank) on your computer to protect yourself from (blank).

(a)  

18.
17) Software that collects data about users.
a)
Spyware
b)
Server
c)
Gigabyte
d)
Password
e)
Phishing
19.
18) 1,000 megabyte.
a)
Gigabyte
b)
Spyware
c)
Server
d)
Password
e)
Phishing
20.
19) Software that blocks threats to your computer.
a)
Firewall
b)
Spyware
c)
Server
d)
Gigabyte
e)
Password
21.
20) A secret word that protects personal information.
a)
Password
b)
Spyware
c)
Server
d)
Gigabyte
e)
Phishing
22.
21) A computer that provides access to files on a network.
a)
Server
b)
Spyware
c)
Gigabyte
d)
Password
e)
Phishing
23.
26) A network that linked several computers together.
a)
Arpanet
b)
Spyware
c)
Server
d)
Gigabyte
e)
Password
24.
35) True or False: Millions of Americans don't have access to the internet.
a)
True
b)
False
25.

What does 's' in https stand for?

a)

safety

b)

suspicious

c)

secure

d)

standard

26.

What is the purpose of a CAPTCHA test on a website?

a)

To improve the website's search engine ranking

b)

To collect data on user preferences

c)

To verify that the user is human and not a robot

d)

To encrypt user data submitted through forms

27.

During a class discussion about internet safety, Mrs. Smith explained the importance of using secure websites. She mentioned that the 's' in https stands for something crucial for protecting users' information. What does the 's' in https stand for?

a)

safety

b)

suspicious

c)

secure

d)

standard

28.

Which wireless security protocol is considered the most secure?

a)

WEP

b)

WPA

c)

WPA2

d)

WPA3

29.

Which of the following is a common network protocol used for transferring files over the Internet?

a)

HTTP

b)

FTP

c)

SMTP

d)

SNMP

30.

Which security principles are covered by the CIA triad?

a)

certified, integrated, accessible

b)

continuity, integrity, accessibility

c)

confidentiality, integrity, availability

d)

confidentiality, installation, assembly

31.

What does antivirus software do?

a)

It tries to gain unauthorized access to your personal information.

b)

It prevents webpages from displaying ads.

c)

It scans your computer to remove any viruses it finds.

d)

It cures the common cold

32.

When data is sent over the Internet, it is broken down into smaller pieces called what?

a)

Bytes

b)

Signals

c)

Packets

d)

Waves

33.
Unique address  given to each device on the  internet
a)
Media Access Control address
b)
Internet Protocol  address
c)
Data Packets address 
d)
Data Protocol  address
34.

Which type of address is exposed to the Internet?

a)

Public

b)

Private

35.

Which looks like an IP address?

a)

172.217.7.238

b)

1722177238

c)

1722-1772-38

d)

172+217+723+8

36.

What is the primary function of a router in a network?

a)

To connect different networks

b)

To encrypt data

c)

To store data

d)

To provide power to devices

37.

Which of the following is a common method for securing a wireless network?

a)

Changing the network name frequently

b)

Using a strong password

c)

Disabling the network

d)

Increasing the signal strength

38.

What does the term 'bandwidth' refer to in networking?

a)

The speed of the internet connection

b)

The amount of data that can be transmitted in a fixed amount of time

c)

The physical size of the network cables

d)

The number of devices connected to a network

39.

What is the primary purpose of a firewall in a computer network?

a)

To store data

b)

To block unauthorized access

c)

To provide power to devices

d)

To increase internet speed

40.

What is the main purpose of encryption in network security?

a)

To speed up data transmission

b)

To protect data from unauthorized access

c)

To reduce network congestion

d)

To increase storage capacity