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WorksheetsRisks Associated with Technology Use
Total questions: 100
Worksheet time: 50mins
What is a risk?
A certain event that always results in a loss
Any possibility that something might occur resulting in an injury or a loss
A type of computer virus
A type of software
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.
processing
storage
display
network
Types of digital security risks include threats to our information, physical health, mental health, and the ________.
environment
economy
education
transportation
State-sponsored attackers are employed by the government to launch computer attacks against their enemies through _________.
nation-state actors
script kiddies
hacktivists
insider threats
What does the term 'cyberwarfare' describe?
A) A type of social engineering
B) An attack whose goal ranges from disabling a government’s computer network to crippling a country
C) The process of sifting through Big Data
D) A type of phishing attack
These attackers try to steal and then use your credit card numbers, online financial account information, or Social Security numbers using _________.
data mining
phishing
encryption
firewall
Data mining is the process of sifting through ________ to find the important questions that will yield fruitful results.
Big Data
Small Data
Random Data
Structured Data
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 _________?
network
revenue
website design
employee benefits
Social engineering is a category of attack that attempts to trick the victim into giving valuable information to the attacker. Examples include ________ and phishing.
hoaxes
encryption
firewalls
backups
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.
computer crime, cybercrime
cybercrime, computer crime
computer fraud, cyber fraud
cyber attack, computer attack
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.
computer offense, cyber offense
cyber offense, computer offense
computer crime, online crime
cybercrime, computer fraud
What is the software used by cybercriminals called?
Antivirus
Crimeware
Firewall
Malware
________ is the practice of protection against digital threats, including unauthorized or illegal access to data.
Cybersecurity
Data Mining
Cloud Computing
Social Engineering
What is the discovery, collection, and analysis of evidence found on computers and networks called?
Cybersecurity
Digital forensics
Crimeware
Hacking
What is the process of identifying, preserving, and analyzing digital evidence from electronic devices called?
Information security
Digital investigation
Malware analysis
Network monitoring
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.
digital forensics examiner
network administrator
graphic designer
database analyst
A ________ is a period of time during which an individual refrains from using technology.
digital detox
power nap
data breach
screen saver
________ is a more general and common term used to describe individuals who launch attacks against other users and their computers.
Threat actor
Firewall
Patch
Backup
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.
dark web
surface web
intranet
deep web
________ are individuals who want to attack computers.
Script kiddies
Network engineers
System administrators
Software developers
A ________ is a person who intends to access a computer system without permission.
hacker
programmer
designer
user
A ________ is someone who accesses a computer or network illegally but has the intent of destroying data, stealing information, or other malicious action.
cracker
programmer
designer
user
________ are attackers who are strongly motivated by principles or beliefs.
Hacktivists
Script kiddies
Cybercriminals
Insiders
________ attack a nation’s computer networks, like the electrical power grid, to cause disruption and panic among citizens.
Cyberterrorists
Hacktivists
Phishers
Spammers
Which social engineering principle is described as: 'Directed by someone impersonating authority figure or falsely citing their authority'?
Authority
Scarcity
Reciprocity
Liking
Which social engineering principle is described as: 'To frighten and coerce by threat'?
Intimidation
Reciprocity
Consensus
Scarcity
Which social engineering principle is described as: 'Influenced by what others do'?
Consensus
Scarcity
Authority
Liking
Which social engineering principle is described as: 'Something is in short supply'?
Scarcity
Authority
Reciprocity
Liking
Which social engineering principle is described as: 'Immediate action is needed'?
Urgency
Familiarity
Scarcity
Authority
Which social engineering principle is described as: 'Victim well-known and well-received'?
Familiarity
Urgency
Scarcity
Authority
Which social engineering principle is described as: 'Help a person known to you'?
Trust
Urgency
Scarcity
Authority
The standards that determine whether an action is good or bad are known as _______.
ethics
opinions
laws
habits
_______ are the moral guidelines that govern the use of computers, mobile devices, information systems, and related technologies.
Technology ethics
Computer hardware
Digital marketing
Network protocols
Which of the following are frequently discussed areas of computer ethics?
Information accuracy
Intellectual property rights
Green computing
All of the above
Why is information accuracy a concern today?
Because many users access information maintained by other people or companies, such as on the Internet.
Because information is always printed in books only.
Because all information is verified by a single authority.
Because users never share information online.
Which of the following is true about graphics equipment and software?
They can only be used to print photos.
They allow users to digitize photos and add, change, or remove images.
They prevent users from editing photos.
They are only used for creating videos.
What are intellectual property rights?
Intellectual property rights are the rights to which creators are entitled to their _____
work
salary
residence
citizenship
Creative Commons is another source for finding content that may or may not be used, along with any _____ or payment needed to use it.
restrictions
images
websites
licenses
A common infringement of copyright is _____, where people illegally copy software, movies, and music.
piracy
licensing
encryption
streaming
What strategy was developed to address issues with copyright law?
These issues with copyright law led to the development of the _____ rights management strategy.
digital
manual
traditional
physical
Green computing involves reducing _______ and environmental waste while using computers, mobile devices, and related technologies.
electricity
internet usage
screen size
processing speed
Which of the following is NOT a tip for conserving energy according to the Green Computing Tips?
Use computers and devices that comply with the ENERGY STAR program.
Leave a computer or device running overnight.
Turn off the monitor, printer, and other devices when not in use.
According to the Green Computing Tips, using paperless methods to communicate helps to:
Conserve energy
Reduce environmental waste
Increase costs
None of the above
Telecommuting is a suggested method to reduce environmental waste according to the Green Computing Tips.
True
False
What is a higher security risk: information transmitted over networks or information kept on an organization’s premises?
Information transmitted over networks
Information kept on an organization’s premises
Both are equal
None of the above
These types of attacks can affect your privacy, personal information, finances, and more.
True
False
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.
malicious
mechanical
manual
magnetic
Malware can deliver its ________, or destructive event or prank, on a computer or mobile device in a variety of ways.
payload
interface
protocol
license
A common way that computers and mobile devices become infected with viruses and other malware is through users opening infected ________ attachments.
text message
website
software
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'?
Adware
Ransomware
Spyware
Rootkit
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'?
Ransomware
Adware
Spyware
Trojan
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'?
Spyware
Ransomware
Adware
Worm
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'?
Rootkit
Adware
Ransomware
Trojan
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'?
Spyware
Ransomware
Adware
Trojan horse
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'?
Trojan horse
Worm
Ransomware
Spyware
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?
Trojan horse
Worm
Ransomware
Spyware
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'?
Virus
Firewall
Cookie
Spam
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'?
Worm
Trojan horse
Spyware
Rootkit
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.
zombie
server
firewall
router
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.
botnet
firewall
router
honeypot
A bot is a program that performs a ________ task on a network.
repetitive
creative
random
unique
Cybercriminals install malicious bots on unprotected computers and devices to create ________.
botnets
firewalls
antivirus programs
cloud backups
What is a DoS attack?
A type of attack that overloads a server with network traffic so it cannot provide necessary services
A program that bypasses security controls
A type of antivirus software
A method to speed up network traffic
A more devastating type of DoS attack is the (a) in which multiple computers are used to attack a server or other network resource.
Rootkit
Distributed DoS (DDoS) attack
Spam attack
Back door
The damage caused by a DoS or DDoS attack usually is extensive.
True
False
What is a back door in the context of computer security?
A program or set of instructions that allows users to bypass security controls
A type of virus
A firewall
An email filter
A ________ can be a back door.
rootkit
firewall
antivirus
browser
A ________ is often used to gain unauthorized access to a system.
spyware
router
malware
server
Some worms leave back doors, which have been used to spread other worms or to distribute spam from the unsuspecting victim’s computers.
True
False
Why do programmers often build back doors into programs during system development?
To save development time.
To improve user interface.
To enhance security.
To reduce software size.
What is spoofing?
A technique to speed up network connections
A technique intruders use to make their network or Internet transmission appear legitimate to a victim’s computer or network
A method to secure email communication
A way to block spam emails
IP spoofing occurs when an intruder computer tricks a network into believing its IP address is associated with a _________
trusted source
random device
malicious server
unknown user
Address spoofing occurs when the sender’s email address or other components of an email header are _______.
altered
encrypted
deleted
verified
What do spoofers alter in an email message so that it appears the message originated from a different sender?
The subject line only
The components and header of the email
The body text only
The recipient's address
One practice for protection from viruses and other malware is to use ________ software.
virus protection
word processing
photo editing
music playing
One way to protect your computer from viruses and other malware is to use a ________.
firewall
printer
monitor
keyboard
You should be suspicious of all unsolicited ________ and text messages to protect against viruses and other malware.
letters
packages
phone calls
To protect your computer from viruses and other malware, disconnect your computer from the ________.
Internet
Printer
Monitor
Keyboard
Download software with ________ to avoid viruses and other malware.
caution
carelessness
ignorance
recklessness
Close ________ windows to protect your computer from viruses and other malware.
spyware
music
shopping
game
Before using any removable media, scan it for ________.
malware
dust
scratches
passwords
Keep current and ________ up regularly to protect your computer from viruses and other malware.
back
turn
shut
log
What is a digital footprint?
Your _______ is the record of everything you do online.
digital footprint
internet speed
browser history
profile picture
A digital footprint can be nearly impossible to completely erase.
True
False
What do firewalls and access controls protect on computers and other devices?
A) Data and information
B) Only hardware
C) Only software
D) None of the above
For most computer users, the greatest risk comes from attackers who want to steal their information for their own financial gain.
True
False
Which of the following are risks you face online when using the Internet or email?
Online Banking
E-commerce Shopping
Fake Websites
Social Media Sites
What does VPN stand for?
Virtual Public Network
Virtual Private Network
Visual Private Network
Virtual Protected Network
A VPN is a private, secure path across a ________ network that allows authorized users to secure access to a company or other network.
public
private
local
encrypted
A VPN provides the mobile user with a secure connection to the company’s network server as if the user has a private line.
True
False
VPNs help ensure that data is safe from being intercepted by (a) data as it transmits from a laptop, smartphone, or other mobile devices.
deleting
encrypting
copying
compressing
What is the main purpose of a firewall in a network?
To increase internet speed
To protect network resources from outsiders and restrict access to sensitive data
To store backup data
To provide wireless connectivity
A ________ is a server outside the organization’s network that controls which communications pass in and out of the organization’s network.
proxy server
database server
file server
mail server
Both Windows and Mac operating systems include firewall capabilities, including monitoring Internet traffic to and from installed applications.
True
False
What is the primary purpose of encryption in data security?
To make data unreadable to unauthorized users
To speed up data transmission
To store data more efficiently
To create backups of data
Which of the following is a common method used to protect against unauthorized access to a network?
Database
Spreadsheet
Web browser
Firewall
What is the term for software designed to disrupt, damage, or gain unauthorized access to computer systems?
Malware
Firmware
Adware
Utility software
What is one of the primary goals of green computing?
Increase hardware sales
Reduce energy consumption
Maximize profit
Enhance software performance
Which of the following is a common method used to protect intellectual property?
Patents
Public domain
Trade secrets
Open source
Which social engineering principle is described as: 'Creating a sense of obligation'?
Authority
Reciprocity
Urgency
Consensus
