WorksheetsHacking and Plagiarizing
Total questions: 32
Worksheet time: 11mins
We know that hacking into a computer or device without permission is illegal -- but there IS a form of hacking that is allowed. Which of the following statements is true?
All forms of hacking are illegal.
Hacking with permission can be allowed.
Hacking is always allowed.
Hacking is never allowed, even with permission.
A White Hat Hacker is:
A hacker who uses their skills for ethical purposes and to improve security.
A hacker who breaks into systems for malicious intent.
A hacker who steals personal information for profit.
A hacker who creates viruses to damage computers.
A Black Hat Hacker is:
A hacker who uses their skills for malicious or illegal purposes.
A hacker who helps organizations improve their security.
A hacker who only works for the government.
A hacker who creates software for public use.
A Gray Hat Hacker is:
A hacker who sometimes violates laws or ethical standards but does not have malicious intent.
A hacker who only hacks for criminal purposes.
A hacker who works exclusively for the government.
A hacker who only protects systems from attacks.
What is a white hat hacker?
A white hat hacker is someone who has been given permission to hack a system.
A white hat hacker is someone who hacks systems for personal gain.
A white hat hacker is someone who creates viruses to damage systems.
A white hat hacker is someone who steals sensitive information from companies.
White hat hackers help governments and organizations by attempting to hack into a system to find vulnerabilities and to help fix them.
True
False
Why do white hat hackers stay one step ahead of unethical hackers?
To prevent cyber attacks.
To create new viruses.
To steal sensitive data.
To disrupt online services.
A black hat hacker has _______ or criminal motives.
immoral
ethical
neutral
legal
What do black hat hackers target to gain access and steal data or harm the system?
Protected devices
Unprotected devices
Secure networks
Encrypted files
Black hat hackers may try to sell the data or simply see hacking as a challenge.
True
False
What can happen to black hat hackers if they are caught?
They can face criminal charges.
They can receive a reward.
They can be promoted to security experts.
They can be given access to more systems.
A gray hat hacker finds themselves in the “_____” area between right and wrong.
gray
black
white
red
Gray hat hacking is still against the law, but the motives of this type of hacker are typically for good.
True
False
What might a gray hat hacker do after hacking into a faulty system?
Steal data for personal gain
Warn the organization
Sell the information to competitors
Delete all files
Since gray hat hackers do not have permission, their actions are still illegal.
True
False
As an ethical hacker, what is the main role of a Penetration Tester for organizations?
To perform authorized simulated attacks on an organization's computer systems to find and support weaknesses in the system.
To develop new software applications for the organization.
To manage the organization's social media accounts.
To provide customer support for IT products.
As an ethical hacker, what do Bug Bounty Programs focus on?
Looking for vulnerabilities in software and hardware, not the system.
Developing new software for companies.
Testing user interfaces for design flaws.
Creating marketing strategies for products.
Which of the following best describes the job of a Penetration Tester?
Looks for vulnerabilities in software and hardware
Performs authorized simulated attacks on an organization's computer systems
Writes software for organizations
Manages network security policies
Bug Bounty Programs are designed to find vulnerabilities in the system itself.
True
False
Material that we find online can be used when:
we have permission or it is under a license that allows use.
it looks interesting to us.
it is not copyrighted.
it is free to download.
True or False:
All hackers are criminals
True
False
White-hat hackers are-
Ethical hackers
Criminals
all the hackers are known as white hat hackers
None of the above
What job does an ethical hacker perform?
hacks into a website legally and ethically to make sure there are no hackers.
Plagiarism involves:
Stealing and lying
Copying and Pasting
Indenting and Double spacing
A four line heading
Not knowing when or how to give credit to a source is considered:
Accidental Plagiarism
Intentional Plagiarism
Presenting someone else's idea as your own is known as:
Plagiarism
Cheating
Footnoting
Intentional Plagiarism
Briefly capturing the main idea of your source is considered
Summarizing
paraphrasing
Quoting
Common knowledge
Which of the following is an example of deliberate plagiarism
Rewriting exactly from books or articles
Copying and pasting from the web
Buying or downloading a previously written paper
All of the answers are correct
Not knowing how to paraphrase or summarize is an example of deliberate plagiarism
True
False
Not knowing what common knowledge refers to is an example of accidental plagiarism
True
False
Information that is readily available from a number of sources, or is so well known that its sources do not have to be cited is known as:
A summary
A paraphrase
Common knowledge
An indirect quote
Restatement of the text of your source in your own words is known as:
Paraphrasing
Summarizing
Quoting
