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Risks Associated with Technology Use

Total questions: 100

Worksheet time: 50mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What is a risk?

a)

A certain event that always results in a loss

b)

Any possibility that something might occur resulting in an injury or a loss

c)

A type of computer virus

d)

A type of software

2.

A digital security risk is any event or action that could cause a loss of or damage to computer or mobile device hardware, software, data, information, or ________ capability.

a)

processing

b)

storage

c)

display

d)

network

3.

Types of digital security risks include threats to our information, physical health, mental health, and the ________.

a)

environment

b)

economy

c)

education

d)

transportation

4.

State-sponsored attackers are employed by the government to launch computer attacks against their enemies through _________.

a)

nation-state actors

b)

script kiddies

c)

hacktivists

d)

insider threats

5.

What does the term 'cyberwarfare' describe?

a)

A) A type of social engineering

b)

B) An attack whose goal ranges from disabling a government’s computer network to crippling a country

c)

C) The process of sifting through Big Data

d)

D) A type of phishing attack

6.

These attackers try to steal and then use your credit card numbers, online financial account information, or Social Security numbers using _________.

a)

data mining

b)

phishing

c)

encryption

d)

firewall

7.

Data mining is the process of sifting through ________ to find the important questions that will yield fruitful results.

a)

Big Data

b)

Small Data

c)

Random Data

d)

Structured Data

8.

A cyber extortionist is an individual who threatens to expose confidential information, exploit a security flaw, or launch an attack that will compromise the organization’s _________?

a)

network

b)

revenue

c)

website design

d)

employee benefits

9.

Social engineering is a category of attack that attempts to trick the victim into giving valuable information to the attacker. Examples include ________ and phishing.

a)

hoaxes

b)

encryption

c)

firewalls

d)

backups

10.

Any illegal act involving the use of a computer or related devices is generally referred to as a ________ and the term ________ refers to online or Internet-based illegal acts, such as distributing malicious software or committing identity theft.

a)

computer crime, cybercrime

b)

cybercrime, computer crime

c)

computer fraud, cyber fraud

d)

cyber attack, computer attack

11.

Any unlawful activity that involves the use of computers or related technology is commonly known as a ________, while the term ________ specifically pertains to illegal activities conducted online, such as hacking into systems or stealing personal information.

a)

computer offense, cyber offense

b)

cyber offense, computer offense

c)

computer crime, online crime

d)

cybercrime, computer fraud

12.

What is the software used by cybercriminals called?

a)

Antivirus

b)

Crimeware

c)

Firewall

d)

Malware

13.

________ is the practice of protection against digital threats, including unauthorized or illegal access to data.

a)

Cybersecurity

b)

Data Mining

c)

Cloud Computing

d)

Social Engineering

14.

What is the discovery, collection, and analysis of evidence found on computers and networks called?

a)

Cybersecurity

b)

Digital forensics

c)

Crimeware

d)

Hacking

15.

What is the process of identifying, preserving, and analyzing digital evidence from electronic devices called?

a)

Information security

b)

Digital investigation

c)

Malware analysis

d)

Network monitoring

16.

A ________ must have knowledge of the law, technical experience with many types of hardware and software products, superior communication skills, familiarity with corporate structures and policies, a willingness to learn and update skills, and a knack for problem-solving.

a)

digital forensics examiner

b)

network administrator

c)

graphic designer

d)

database analyst

17.

A ________ is a period of time during which an individual refrains from using technology.

a)

digital detox

b)

power nap

c)

data breach

d)

screen saver

18.

________ is a more general and common term used to describe individuals who launch attacks against other users and their computers.

a)

Threat actor

b)

Firewall

c)

Patch

d)

Backup

19.

The ________ is a part of the web that is accessed using specialized software, where users and website operators can remain anonymous while performing illegal actions.

a)

dark web

b)

surface web

c)

intranet

d)

deep web

20.

________ are individuals who want to attack computers.

a)

Script kiddies

b)

Network engineers

c)

System administrators

d)

Software developers

21.

A ________ is a person who intends to access a computer system without permission.

a)

hacker

b)

programmer

c)

designer

d)

user

22.

A ________ is someone who accesses a computer or network illegally but has the intent of destroying data, stealing information, or other malicious action.

a)

cracker

b)

programmer

c)

designer

d)

user

23.

________ are attackers who are strongly motivated by principles or beliefs.

a)

Hacktivists

b)

Script kiddies

c)

Cybercriminals

d)

Insiders

24.

________ attack a nation’s computer networks, like the electrical power grid, to cause disruption and panic among citizens.

a)

Cyberterrorists

b)

Hacktivists

c)

Phishers

d)

Spammers

25.

Which social engineering principle is described as: 'Directed by someone impersonating authority figure or falsely citing their authority'?

a)

Authority

b)

Scarcity

c)

Reciprocity

d)

Liking

26.

Which social engineering principle is described as: 'To frighten and coerce by threat'?

a)

Intimidation

b)

Reciprocity

c)

Consensus

d)

Scarcity

27.

Which social engineering principle is described as: 'Influenced by what others do'?

a)

Consensus

b)

Scarcity

c)

Authority

d)

Liking

28.

Which social engineering principle is described as: 'Something is in short supply'?

a)

Scarcity

b)

Authority

c)

Reciprocity

d)

Liking

29.

Which social engineering principle is described as: 'Immediate action is needed'?

a)

Urgency

b)

Familiarity

c)

Scarcity

d)

Authority

30.

Which social engineering principle is described as: 'Victim well-known and well-received'?

a)

Familiarity

b)

Urgency

c)

Scarcity

d)

Authority

31.

Which social engineering principle is described as: 'Help a person known to you'?

a)

Trust

b)

Urgency

c)

Scarcity

d)

Authority

32.

The standards that determine whether an action is good or bad are known as _______.

a)

ethics

b)

opinions

c)

laws

d)

habits

33.

_______ are the moral guidelines that govern the use of computers, mobile devices, information systems, and related technologies.

a)

Technology ethics

b)

Computer hardware

c)

Digital marketing

d)

Network protocols

34.

Which of the following are frequently discussed areas of computer ethics?

a)

Information accuracy

b)

Intellectual property rights

c)

Green computing

d)

All of the above

35.

Why is information accuracy a concern today?

a)

Because many users access information maintained by other people or companies, such as on the Internet.

b)

Because information is always printed in books only.

c)

Because all information is verified by a single authority.

d)

Because users never share information online.

36.

Which of the following is true about graphics equipment and software?

a)

They can only be used to print photos.

b)

They allow users to digitize photos and add, change, or remove images.

c)

They prevent users from editing photos.

d)

They are only used for creating videos.

37.

What are intellectual property rights?

Intellectual property rights are the rights to which creators are entitled to their _____

a)

work

b)

salary

c)

residence

d)

citizenship

38.

Creative Commons is another source for finding content that may or may not be used, along with any _____ or payment needed to use it.

a)

restrictions

b)

images

c)

websites

d)

licenses

39.

A common infringement of copyright is _____, where people illegally copy software, movies, and music.

a)

piracy

b)

licensing

c)

encryption

d)

streaming

40.

What strategy was developed to address issues with copyright law?

These issues with copyright law led to the development of the _____ rights management strategy.

a)

digital

b)

manual

c)

traditional

d)

physical

41.

Green computing involves reducing _______ and environmental waste while using computers, mobile devices, and related technologies.

a)

electricity

b)

internet usage

c)

screen size

d)

processing speed

42.

Which of the following is NOT a tip for conserving energy according to the Green Computing Tips?

a)

Use computers and devices that comply with the ENERGY STAR program.

b)

Leave a computer or device running overnight.

c)

Turn off the monitor, printer, and other devices when not in use.

43.

According to the Green Computing Tips, using paperless methods to communicate helps to:

a)

Conserve energy

b)

Reduce environmental waste

c)

Increase costs

d)

None of the above

44.

Telecommuting is a suggested method to reduce environmental waste according to the Green Computing Tips.

a)

True

b)

False

45.

What is a higher security risk: information transmitted over networks or information kept on an organization’s premises?

a)

Information transmitted over networks

b)

Information kept on an organization’s premises

c)

Both are equal

d)

None of the above

46.

These types of attacks can affect your privacy, personal information, finances, and more.

a)

True

b)

False

47.

Malware is short for ________ software which consists of programs that act without a user’s knowledge and deliberately alter the operations of computers and mobile devices.

a)

malicious

b)

mechanical

c)

manual

d)

magnetic

48.

Malware can deliver its ________, or destructive event or prank, on a computer or mobile device in a variety of ways.

a)

payload

b)

interface

c)

protocol

d)

license

49.

A common way that computers and mobile devices become infected with viruses and other malware is through users opening infected ________ attachments.

a)

email

b)

text message

c)

website

d)

software

50.

Which type of malware is described as: 'A program that displays an online advertisement in a banner, pop-up window, or pop-under window on web pages, email messages, or other Internet services'?

a)

Adware

b)

Ransomware

c)

Spyware

d)

Rootkit

51.

Which type of malware is described as: 'A program that blocks or limits access to a computer, phone, or file until the user pays a specified amount of money'?

a)

Ransomware

b)

Adware

c)

Spyware

d)

Trojan

52.

What type of malware is characterized as: 'A malicious software that secretly records user activity, often to steal sensitive information such as passwords or credit card numbers'?

a)

Spyware

b)

Ransomware

c)

Adware

d)

Worm

53.

Which type of malware is described as: 'A program that hides in a computer or mobile device and allows someone from a remote location to take full control of the computer or device'?

a)

Rootkit

b)

Adware

c)

Ransomware

d)

Trojan

54.

Which type of malware is described as: 'A program placed on a computer or mobile device without the user’s knowledge that secretly collects information about the user and then communicates the information it collects to some outside source while the user is online'?

a)

Spyware

b)

Ransomware

c)

Adware

d)

Trojan horse

55.

Which type of malware is described as: 'A program that hides within or looks like a legitimate program. Unlike a virus or worm, a Trojan horse does not replicate itself to other computers or devices'?

a)

Trojan horse

b)

Worm

c)

Ransomware

d)

Spyware

56.

During a cybersecurity training session, Mia learns about different types of malware. The instructor describes a specific type of malware as: 'A program that hides within or looks like a legitimate program. Unlike a virus or worm, a Trojan horse does not replicate itself to other computers or devices.' What type of malware is being described?

a)

Trojan horse

b)

Worm

c)

Ransomware

d)

Spyware

57.

Which type of malware is described as: 'A potentially damaging program that affects, or infects, a computer or mobile device negatively by altering the way the computer or device works without the user’s knowledge or permission'?

a)

Virus

b)

Firewall

c)

Cookie

d)

Spam

58.

Which type of malware is described as: 'A program that copies itself repeatedly, for example, in memory or on a network, using up resources and possibly shutting down the computer, device, or network'?

a)

Worm

b)

Trojan horse

c)

Spyware

d)

Rootkit

59.

A compromised computer or device, known as a ________, is one whose owner is unaware that the computer or device is being controlled remotely by an outsider.

a)

zombie

b)

server

c)

firewall

d)

router

60.

A ________, or zombie army, is a group of compromised computers or mobile devices connected to a network that are used to attack other networks, usually for nefarious purposes.

a)

botnet

b)

firewall

c)

router

d)

honeypot

61.

A bot is a program that performs a ________ task on a network.

a)

repetitive

b)

creative

c)

random

d)

unique

62.

Cybercriminals install malicious bots on unprotected computers and devices to create ________.

a)

botnets

b)

firewalls

c)

antivirus programs

d)

cloud backups

63.

What is a DoS attack?

a)

A type of attack that overloads a server with network traffic so it cannot provide necessary services

b)

A program that bypasses security controls

c)

A type of antivirus software

d)

A method to speed up network traffic

64.

A more devastating type of DoS attack is the (a)   in which multiple computers are used to attack a server or other network resource.

Choose from the below words

Rootkit

Distributed DoS (DDoS) attack

Spam attack

Back door

65.

The damage caused by a DoS or DDoS attack usually is extensive.

a)

True

b)

False

66.

What is a back door in the context of computer security?

a)

A program or set of instructions that allows users to bypass security controls

b)

A type of virus

c)

A firewall

d)

An email filter

67.

A ________ can be a back door.

a)

rootkit

b)

firewall

c)

antivirus

d)

browser

68.

A ________ is often used to gain unauthorized access to a system.

a)

spyware

b)

router

c)

malware

d)

server

69.

Some worms leave back doors, which have been used to spread other worms or to distribute spam from the unsuspecting victim’s computers.

a)

True

b)

False

70.

Why do programmers often build back doors into programs during system development?

a)

To save development time.

b)

To improve user interface.

c)

To enhance security.

d)

To reduce software size.

71.

What is spoofing?

a)

A technique to speed up network connections

b)

A technique intruders use to make their network or Internet transmission appear legitimate to a victim’s computer or network

c)

A method to secure email communication

d)

A way to block spam emails

72.

IP spoofing occurs when an intruder computer tricks a network into believing its IP address is associated with a _________

a)

trusted source

b)

random device

c)

malicious server

d)

unknown user

73.

Address spoofing occurs when the sender’s email address or other components of an email header are _______.

a)

altered

b)

encrypted

c)

deleted

d)

verified

74.

What do spoofers alter in an email message so that it appears the message originated from a different sender?

a)

The subject line only

b)

The components and header of the email

c)

The body text only

d)

The recipient's address

75.

One practice for protection from viruses and other malware is to use ________ software.

a)

virus protection

b)

word processing

c)

photo editing

d)

music playing

76.

One way to protect your computer from viruses and other malware is to use a ________.

a)

firewall

b)

printer

c)

monitor

d)

keyboard

77.

You should be suspicious of all unsolicited ________ and text messages to protect against viruses and other malware.

a)

email

b)

letters

c)

packages

d)

phone calls

78.

To protect your computer from viruses and other malware, disconnect your computer from the ________.

a)

Internet

b)

Printer

c)

Monitor

d)

Keyboard

79.

Download software with ________ to avoid viruses and other malware.

a)

caution

b)

carelessness

c)

ignorance

d)

recklessness

80.

Close ________ windows to protect your computer from viruses and other malware.

a)

spyware

b)

music

c)

shopping

d)

game

81.

Before using any removable media, scan it for ________.

a)

malware

b)

dust

c)

scratches

d)

passwords

82.

Keep current and ________ up regularly to protect your computer from viruses and other malware.

a)

back

b)

turn

c)

shut

d)

log

83.

What is a digital footprint?

Your _______ is the record of everything you do online.

a)

digital footprint

b)

internet speed

c)

browser history

d)

profile picture

84.

A digital footprint can be nearly impossible to completely erase.

a)

True

b)

False

85.

What do firewalls and access controls protect on computers and other devices?

a)

A) Data and information

b)

B) Only hardware

c)

C) Only software

d)

D) None of the above

86.

For most computer users, the greatest risk comes from attackers who want to steal their information for their own financial gain.

a)

True

b)

False

87.

Which of the following are risks you face online when using the Internet or email?

a)

Online Banking

b)

E-commerce Shopping

c)

Fake Websites

d)

Social Media Sites

88.

What does VPN stand for?

a)

Virtual Public Network

b)

Virtual Private Network

c)

Visual Private Network

d)

Virtual Protected Network

89.

A VPN is a private, secure path across a ________ network that allows authorized users to secure access to a company or other network.

a)

public

b)

private

c)

local

d)

encrypted

90.

A VPN provides the mobile user with a secure connection to the company’s network server as if the user has a private line.

a)

True

b)

False

91.

VPNs help ensure that data is safe from being intercepted by (a)   data as it transmits from a laptop, smartphone, or other mobile devices.

Choose from the below words

deleting

encrypting

copying

compressing

92.

What is the main purpose of a firewall in a network?

a)

To increase internet speed

b)

To protect network resources from outsiders and restrict access to sensitive data

c)

To store backup data

d)

To provide wireless connectivity

93.

A ________ is a server outside the organization’s network that controls which communications pass in and out of the organization’s network.

a)

proxy server

b)

database server

c)

file server

d)

mail server

94.

Both Windows and Mac operating systems include firewall capabilities, including monitoring Internet traffic to and from installed applications.

a)

True

b)

False

95.

What is the primary purpose of encryption in data security?

a)

To make data unreadable to unauthorized users

b)

To speed up data transmission

c)

To store data more efficiently

d)

To create backups of data

96.

Which of the following is a common method used to protect against unauthorized access to a network?

a)

Database

b)

Spreadsheet

c)

Web browser

d)

Firewall

97.

What is the term for software designed to disrupt, damage, or gain unauthorized access to computer systems?

a)

Malware

b)

Firmware

c)

Adware

d)

Utility software

98.

What is one of the primary goals of green computing?

a)

Increase hardware sales

b)

Reduce energy consumption

c)

Maximize profit

d)

Enhance software performance

99.

Which of the following is a common method used to protect intellectual property?

a)

Patents

b)

Public domain

c)

Trade secrets

d)

Open source

100.

Which social engineering principle is described as: 'Creating a sense of obligation'?

a)

Authority

b)

Reciprocity

c)

Urgency

d)

Consensus