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Total questions: 31
Worksheet time: 26mins
A student visits a website and sees their browser storing files to improve load times the next visit. What is the browser most likely using?
Session Storage
Cookies
Cache
Developer Tools
A hacker exploits a flaw in outdated software to gain access to sensitive information. What is this flaw called?
Threat
Risk
Vulnerability
Integrity
After entering a username and password, a system checks what areas of a site the user is allowed to access. What is this process called?
Authentication
Authorization
Integrity
Accounting
A student receives a realistic-looking email asking them to confirm their bank account details. This is most likely an example of:
Spyware
Malware
Phishing
Ransomware
An organization stores all internal data on a cloud service that it manages entirely. What kind of cloud is this?
A. Private Cloud
B. Public Cloud
C. Hybrid Cloud
D. Community Cloud
A student uses a tool that auto-fills login details and generates strong passwords. What tool are they most likely using?
Password Manager
Two-Factor Authentication
Firewall
Encryption Tool
Which cybersecurity principle ensures systems and data are available to authorized users?
Confidentiality
Availability
Integrity
Authentication
What kind of hackers are motivated by ideological beliefs or activism?
A. Hacktivists
B. Cyberterrorists
C. Nation State Hackers
D. White Hat Hackers
What document explains how a company collects and uses your data?
Terms of Use
Service Agreement
Privacy Policy
Copyright Notice
Which cyberattack locks access to your files until a payment is made?
Phishing
Spyware
Virus
Ransomware
A file that secretly collects personal data and sends it to a third party is called:
Worm
Trojan
Spyware
Adware
What term describes the lasting record of your online activity?
Digital Signature
Digital Footprint
Data Cache
Metadata Trail
What is the ethical responsibility of protecting user information?
Integrity
Ethics
Law
Accountability
Which type of malware attaches itself to legitimate files or programs?
Spyware
Virus
Ransomware
Worm
What cloud model combines both private and public environments?
Private Cloud
Public Cloud
Hybrid Cloud
Distributed Cloud
What concept ensures that unauthorized users cannot view sensitive data?
Availability
Confidentiality
Integrity
Authentication
What is the primary goal of authentication?
Prevent malware
Prove identity
Limit access
Encrypt files
An attacker sends an email pretending to be a company executive requesting gift cards. What is this called?
Whaling
Phishing
Malware
Denial of Service
Which AAA framework component logs user actions within a system?
Authorization
Authentication
Accounting
Accessibility
A printer driver is an example of:
hardware
software
input device
output device
Which of the following is not an output device?
projector
printer
scanner
video card
Which of the following is NOT an input device?
webcam
touchscreen
microphone
3D printer
Software used to control the computer and its peripheral equipment.
PowerPoint
Operating System
Microsoft
Dell
Device that projects images, gives sound, and basically gives out the info from the computer so the user can obtain it.
Byte
Output
GUI
Input
System software that tells the computer how to perform the functions of loading and storing, executing a program, transferring data, etc.
Operating System (OS)
Hard Drive
Terabyte
Motherboard
The foundation, or basic building blocks of a computer is:
hardware
system software
applications
storage
Which piece of hardware carries out the instructions of a program?
CPU
Motherboard
BIOS
RAM
What is the primary function of an antivirus software?
Detect and remove malware
Manage network traffic
Encrypt data
Optimize system performance
What is the primary purpose of a firewall in a computer network?
To store data
To block unauthorized access
To increase internet speed
To manage user accounts
What is the main function of a router in a network?
To store user data
To connect multiple networks
To provide power to devices
To display web pages
Identify Each of the Following
Web Browser
Web Browser
Search Engine
Programming Language
Operating System
