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WorksheetsQuiz: Module 2 Data and Privacy
Total questions: 57
Worksheet time: 31mins
What is a Virtual Private Network (VPN) used for?
To store data securely
To create a secure connection over the Internet
To increase internet speed
To make a secret network hackers can't find
What is data at rest?
Data that is moving over the Internet
Data that is being processed by a computer
Data that is saved and not currently being used
Data that is being shared with others
Which of the following are small text files that allow websites to save information about you and how you're using their platform?
Security keys
Cookies
Emails
Apps
Jamie is shopping online for a new skateboard using Google Chrome on their favorite skate equipment website. They add a skateboard and other parts to their shopping cart (usually stored in a cookie) but wait until after dinner to finish. After dinner, Jamie uses the Safari browser to complete the purchase. However, upon opening the shopping cart, Jamie finds it empty.
Jamie accidentally cleared their browsing history and cookies in Safari.
Cookies are specific to each browser, so the shopping cart doesn't carry over.
Safari and Google Chrome share cookies, but there was a glitch.
The website automatically clears the shopping cart after a certain period.
What is a primary reason websites want you to accept their cookies?
To make their website load faster
To improve your computer's security
To show you more ads based on your interests
To give you free access to paid content
What is the role of algorithms in targeted advertising?
To delete user data.
To analyze data and select relevant ads for users.
To make the Internet slower.
To randomly select ads to show users.
While playing an online game, Chris receives a message from another player asking for their full name and home address to send a prize. Should Chris provide this information?
No, because this information is considered direct PII and should be kept private.
Yes, if the other player promises to keep it a secret.
No, unless the other player sends their information first.
Yes, because Chris wants to receive the prize.
What should you do if you receive an unexpected email with an attachment?
Forward the email to your friends.
Delete the email without checking.
Verify the sender before opening the attachment.
Open the attachment immediately.
What should you do if you receive a suspicious email asking for personal information?
Reply with the information requested.
Ignore and delete the email.
Share the email with friends.
Click on all the links in the email.
Which of the following should you avoid when creating a password?
Ensuring there are no sequential numbers or letters
Using only dictionary words
Keeping personal information out of the password
Using a unique password for each account
Sharing your password in case you forget it
Why is it important to review the privacy policy of a social media platform?
To see how to deactivate your account
To learn new posting techniques
To understand how your data is used
To find out how to report a post
What search engine focuses on user privacy and does not collect or store your personal information?
Bing
Yahoo
DuckDuckGo
What is targeted marketing?
A technique for randomly choosing ads to show to people without considering their interests
A method where companies show ads for things they think you'll like based on the data they collect about you
A strategy to avoid using any data for marketing purposes
A way to send the same advertisement to everyone in the world
How do AI models gather information to learn?
By only scanning government sites
By searching the Internet and using various methods and programs
By only browsing specific websites
By only using input provided by the AI creator
Why is it important to be cautious with personal details that seem harmless on the Internet?
They can lead to personalized advertising.
They are necessary for creating strong passwords.
They can be combined to create a complete profile of your identity.
They can make your social media profiles more interesting.
What is two-factor authentication (2FA)?
Using two different passwords
Using two different usernames
Using a password and a second form of verification like a smartphone
Using a password and a security question
Why is SMS texting considered less secure than other forms of communication?
It encrypts messages.
It uses internet communications.
It stores messages on your phone.
It sends messages in plain text.
Alex receives an email from what appears to be his bank, asking him to confirm his account details by clicking on a link and entering his personal information. The email looks official and includes the bank's logo. What should Alex do in this situation?
Verify the email by contacting his bank using the official contact information.
Reply to the email asking for more information.
Forward the email to his friends to see what they think.
Click on the link and enter his account details.
How can individuals monetize their own data?
By downloading apps
By creating websites
By participating in surveys
By selling it directly to data brokers
What does the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) allow people living in California to do?
See what personal information companies collect about them
Delete their social media accounts
Prevent companies from collecting any data at all
Make companies pay them money for their data
Why might a company choose to encrypt only certain types of data?
To make their data look more complex
To save money and resources
To confuse hackers
To make data transfer faster
What can companies offer if their data gets breached?
Free products
Free software
Free year of credit monitoring
Free internet
If you use the same password on multiple sites and one site gets hacked, what should you do?
Use the same password again.
Do nothing.
Change your password on all sites.
Only change your password on the hacked site.
What is the main purpose of data privacy rules?
To protect national assets from cybercrime
To make it easier for companies to collect data
To keep people's private information safe
To allow companies to send more specific advertisements
Why is encrypting data at rest sometimes more complicated than encrypting data in transit?
Because it requires more storage space
Because it involves more complex algorithms
Because it needs more powerful computers
Because the encryption keys must be kept secure for a longer period of time
What is targeted advertising?
Random ads that appear when you are online
Advertising that is shown only on television
Using your data to show ads for products you might like
Ads that target only adults
Sarah loves sharing photos of her daily life on social media. One day, she receives a friend request from someone she doesn't know. The person's profile looks interesting, and they have many mutual friends. Sarah is unsure whether to accept the request. What should Sarah do to protect her privacy?
Accept the request because they have many mutual friends.
Accept the request and tag them in a post.
Block the person immediately.
Investigate the person's profile and ask mutual friends before deciding.
Which of the following is NOT a privacy issue that is related to using a social networking site?
You can never take back information that is publicly posted, as others may have downloaded or duplicated it.
You need to control how far the information that you post to the site is distributed.
You need to ensure that private information is physically shredded prior to disposal.
You need to know how the company processes, stores, and transfers or sells any data it collects about you.
Who usually owns the data you share on social media platforms?
A platform committee
The social media platform
The government
You own what you post
What is PII?
Publicly Important Information
Personal Internet Information
Personally Identifiable Information
Private Internet Interface
You want to share information on the internet only when necessary. What can you do to make sure your sensitive personal information is protected?
Keep your sensitive information stored in an app such as Word.
When creating accounts or profiles, set your sensitive information to private.
Keep your sensitive information in a lock box.
Never share your Social Security number.
Which of the following is a benefit of using a password manager?
It automatically changes your passwords every day.
It stores and encrypts your passwords securely.
It allows you to group accounts to use the same password.
It automatically increments your passwords.
What is a password manager?
A tool that helps you create and store multiple passwords securely.
A service that sends you password reminders.
A type of software that tracks your online activity.
A person who manages passwords for a company.
Why is end-to-end encryption important for instant messaging?
It improves performance.
It stores messages on the cloud.
It uses less data.
It prevents third parties from reading your messages.
What are data brokers?
Companies that offer data encryption services
Companies that provide internet services
Companies that collect and sell data
Companies that create apps
How does the Caesar cipher work?
By changing the font of the text
By replacing each letter with a number
By shifting each letter in the alphabet a certain number of spaces
By substituting each letter with a symbol
Which of the following actions should you avoid to stay safe when using AI models?
Using an AI-powered health app after reviewing the privacy policy
Avoid using AI technology and experiments
Uploading photos to AI facial recognition services without considering privacy
Avoiding discussions about personal information around virtual assistants
What is encryption?
A method to speed up computer processes
A way to make data unreadable to unauthorized people
A technique to store data in the cloud
A way to create computer viruses
What are the steps to change your Windows password as described above?
Why is it important to change default usernames and passwords on devices?
Because they are the same for many devices of the same model
Because they are not encrypted
Because they are difficult to remember
Because they are hard to type
What should you do if you hear about a data breach at a company where you have an account?
Delete your account
Complain on social media
Change your password immediately
Ignore it
Which law focuses on protecting health information in the United States?
HIPAA
GDPR
COPPA
CCPA
What is artificial intelligence (AI)?
A machine that can solve problems and create new content mostly on its own
A device that can only store and retrieve information without processing it
Using a smartphone to control other devices
New personal assistant robot
What is the main risk of using a password manager?
Password expiration
Master password is compromised
Passwords using reversible encryption
Minimum password age
Michael is setting up a new router at home. The router comes with no password set by default. What should Michael do to secure his network?
Leave it without a password.
Set a strong password immediately.
Use the default settings and not worry about it.
Use a simple password like "1234" for easy access.
Which of the following contributes the most to making a password the strongest?
Symbols
Numbers
Length
Uppercase letters
What is the highest risk of keeping your passwords in a document on your computer?
The document might be difficult to find
The document might get deleted
The document might get hacked
The document might get corrupted
For a school project, you create a website that collects names and email addresses from your classmates. One of your classmates asks you to delete their information. What should you do to respect their privacy?
Share their information with other classmates before deleting it.
Ignore their request because it's just a school project.
Delete their information as they requested.
Tell them you will delete it but keep it anyway.
Why are modern encryption methods considered secure?
Because they are constantly changing
Because they use complex mathematical algorithms
Because they are created by supercomputers
Because they use simple mathematical formulas
Which of the following is a common protocol for encrypting data in transit?
HIPAA
HTTPS
HTTP
FTP
What is an example of Indirect PII?
Driver's License Number
Postal code or ZIP code
Bank Account Number
Passport Number
Where is the BEST place to store a physical notebook containing passwords?
Hidden with other books on a bookshelf
In a locked drawer or safe
In your backpack
In a small notebook that could be easily carried
What is a major concern when training artificial intelligence (AI) models?
AI can use people's work without their permission, which can be unfair to the original creators.
AI can create new content without needing any data to learn from.
AI always gives credit to the original authors and artists when it uses their work.
AI can only be used to store text and images, not to create new ones.
What is a good practice when creating a password?
Use your birthday, pet name, or a word that you can easily remember
Include uppercase letters, lowercase letters, numbers, and symbols
Use the same password from other accounts to be consistent
Use only lowercase letters or only complex symbols
Why should you be cautious about participating in social media quizzes and games?
They can share your results publicly.
They can collect personal data.
They can be time-consuming.
They cost money.
What is ciphertext?
Text that has been encrypted
Text that is written in code
Text that has been deleted
Text that has been printed
Which regulation is designed to protect the personal data of European Union residents?
GDPR
HIPAA
CCPA
COPPA
