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Worksheets1-1 Information and Media
Total questions: 77
Worksheet time: 39mins
Which statement best defines data?
Information that has been analyzed and systematized
Facts or matters represented using numbers, characters, or symbols
Information obtained through a third party
Media used as an intermediary for transmission
Which characteristic of information states that it cannot be completely erased once created?
Propagation
Reproducibility
Persistence
Cross-checking
What is the main difference between information and knowledge according to the material?
Information is obtained from media, while knowledge is stored in devices
Information has form, while knowledge does not
Information holds meaning or value, while knowledge is analyzed and systematized to aid in problem-solving
Information is always primary, while knowledge is always secondary
Which example best fits primary information?
A news article summarizing a scientist’s findings
Experimental reports and survey results acquired through research
A television documentary
A book compiling previous studies
Why is cross-checking necessary when using secondary information?
To ensure faster transmission of information
Because secondary information may differ from the original or include interpretations, so multiple perspectives help judge accuracy and reliability
To convert information into data
To make information easier to erase
Which type of media is used as a means of expressing information?
Expression media
Propagation/Transmission media
Recording media
Mass media only
Which option lists only examples of propagation/transmission media?
Text, images, audio, video
Television, radio, newspapers, books, telephone, internet
Paper, USB drives, DVDs, cloud storage
Experimental reports, survey results
Media literacy is best described as which of the following?
The ability to store information on recording media
The ability to accurately interpret information obtained from media
The process of converting data into numbers and symbols
The capability to copy information in large quantities
Which statement best defines information ethics?
Laws that punish cybercriminals
The foundational concepts and attitudes necessary for conducting appropriate activities in the information society, regardless of the presence or absence of laws
Technical standards for internet security protocols
Guidelines for writing software code
On the internet, information is easy to spread and tends to do which of the following once disseminated?
Disappear quickly
Not to disappear easily
Become encrypted automatically
Change ownership
Posting someone else’s photo online without permission primarily risks violating which right?
Fair use
Privacy
Copyright
Trademark
Which action is an example of infringing upon others’ privacy according to information ethics?
Using open-source software
Leaking another person’s personal information on the internet
Citing a source in a report
Turning off geotagging on your phone
What is geotagging (geotagging) in the context of smartphones and photos?
Encrypting files with GPS keys
Information that includes latitude and longitude embedded in photos and videos taken with smartphones and mobile phones
A map application for public transport
A feature that automatically deletes location data
Which statement describes disinformation and rumors as presented?
Accurate reports verified by authorities
False information that is deliberately spread or baseless rumors
Opinions clearly labeled as such
Private messages shared with consent
Which option best describes social media?
Hardware that connects devices to the internet
Services that provide platforms where individuals can connect with each other on the internet
A government database of citizens
An offline community bulletin board
Identity theft is defined as which of the following?
A person using a smartphone while walking
The misuse of computers and networks for criminal activities
A state of excessive immersion in the internet
The act of a third party pretending to be a certain individual or organization to steal IDs or passwords
Which of the following best defines Personal Information as used in information protection?
Any data about a company’s products
Any data that can identify a natural person directly or indirectly, especially when linked with other data
Only a person’s name and address
Only numbers issued by the government
Personal Identification Codes refer to which of the following?
Sensitive information like medical history
Numbers such as passport, driver’s license, or national ID numbers
Basic profile details like name and gender
Public social media handles
Which item is classified as Special Care-Required Personal Information?
Phone number
Home address
Race or medical history
Passport number
Under the Act on the Protection of Personal Information, which situation permits providing personal information to a third party without the individual’s consent?
For marketing a new product
When necessary for the protection of national security or public interest
To complete a customer satisfaction survey
When a friend requests it
Which statement best describes the Right to Privacy?
The right to sell one’s personal data
The right of an individual to protect personal information that they do not want others to know
The right of companies to collect data without consent
The right to photograph anyone in public
What is the key difference between Image Rights and Publicity Rights as described?
Image Rights focus on preventing unauthorized use of appearance; Publicity Rights protect economic interests in a celebrity’s likeness
Image Rights apply only to celebrities; Publicity Rights apply to everyone
Image Rights are legally recognized by statute; Publicity Rights are not recognized at all
There is no difference; they are the same
Which corporate policy or system requires explicit user consent before data collection or service provision?
Objection System
Privacy Policy
Prior Approval System
Personal Data Protection Center License
Which statement best defines Intellectual Property Rights?
Rights that regulate physical property ownership of land and buildings
Rights that protect creations and ideas generated by human intellectual activities
Rights that control government records and public data
Rights that govern internet access and network usage
Industrial Property Rights primarily relate to which area?
Creative arts such as novels and music
Personal privacy and data protection
Manufacturing of industrial or commercial products
Environmental conservation
Under the Formality Principle for Industrial Property Rights, when do rights come into effect?
Automatically at the moment the work is created
When an application is filed with and registered by the Egypt Patent Office
Only after the product is sold commercially
After a public notice period of 30 days
Which pair correctly matches a type of Industrial Property Right with its subject of rights?
Patent Rights – Rights to the shape or structure of a product
Utility Model Rights – Rights to advanced technological ideas and inventions
Design Rights – Rights to a design, such as the shape and patterns of a product
Trademark Rights – Rights to the lifetime of the creator plus 50 years
What is the standard protection period for Patent Rights according to the table?
7 years from the application
10 years from the application (to be renewed every 5 years)
20 years from the application
10 years from the registration (updated)
Which statement about Copyrights is correct under the Non-Formality Principle?
Copyrights are granted only after registration with the Egypt Patent Office
Copyrights are established at the moment a copyrighted work is created
Copyrights require renewal every five years to remain valid
Copyrights apply only to professional creators, not amateurs or minors
Which option lists the two categories of rights protected by the Copyright Act for creators?
Patent rights and design rights
Moral rights of creator and copyrights (property rights)
Neighboring rights and patent rights
Trademark rights and utility model rights
What is the general rule regarding the use of someone else’s copyrighted work on a website?
It can be used freely if the creator is an amateur
Permission from the creator is necessary; otherwise it constitutes copyright infringement
It can be used without permission if not for profit
Only a citation is required to avoid infringement
What is the primary purpose of copyright as described in this lesson?
To prevent all forms of copying absolutely
To contribute to cultural development by ensuring fair use and protection of rights
To allow free use of all information for education only
To increase the market price of creative works
Which of the following is listed as an exception that limits copyright without obtaining permission from the copyright holder?
Commercial advertising
Private reproduction, educational reproduction, and non-profit performances
Remixing for profit
Mass distribution on social media
According to the quotation rules, which statement is correct?
Quoted material may replace your own work as the main content
There is no need to mark quoted text if it is short
The source must be clearly specified and quoted text must be enclosed in quotation marks
You may alter the quoted material to improve clarity
Which rule emphasizes the relationship between your own work and the quoted work?
Your own copyrighted work should be subordinate to the quote
Your own copyrighted work takes precedence while the quoted work is subordinate
There must be no necessity to engage in quotation
Do not specify the source
Under the Creative Commons mark BY (Credit to creator), what is required?
Do not alter the original work
Display the title of the work and the name of the creator
Do not use for commercial purposes
Publish adaptations under the same combination of licenses
Which Creative Commons condition prohibits using the work for commercial purposes?
ND (No derivatives)
SA (Same terms for adaptations)
NC (Non-commercial)
BY (Credit to creator)
Economic rights of an author expire how many years after the death of the creator, according to this material?
20 years
50 years
70 years
100 years
Which statement best defines information security?
The process of backing up files weekly
The act of properly managing information and keeping it safe
Installing antivirus software on a single device
Encrypting only confidential documents
Which of the following correctly lists the three essential elements of information security?
Confidentiality, Accuracy, Portability
Integrity, Availability, Authenticity
Confidentiality, Integrity, Availability
Privacy, Reliability, Accessibility
What is meant by confidentiality in information security?
Information is accessible at any time when needed
Information is not destroyed, tampered with, or erased
Only authorized individuals can access the information
Data is encrypted before transmission
Which scenario describes unauthorized access?
A user forgets their password and resets it
Someone without permission gains access to a computer system
An administrator updates system software
A user shares a file through a secure link
Cracking is defined as the act of unlawfully accessing a system to tamper with, erase, or steal data. What is a person who commits cracking called?
Developer
Cracker
Hacker-for-hire
Tester
Which option best describes malware?
A method for securely sharing files online
A general term for malicious programs designed to harm computers
A legal framework governing online behavior
A backup utility for recovering deleted files
Which malware type replicates itself and spreads across the internet like a worm, expanding the infection?
Trojan horse
Spyware
Worm
Ransomware
What distinguishes a Trojan horse from a computer virus according to the material?
A Trojan horse disguises itself as a legitimate program, while a virus is designed to intentionally cause harm such as destroying data or programs
A Trojan horse only affects mobile devices, while a virus affects desktops
A Trojan horse replicates itself automatically, while a virus does not
A Trojan horse encrypts data for ransom, while a virus only monitors keystrokes
Which of the following is an example of cybercrime under the Violation of the Unauthorized Computer Access Law?
Sending unwanted advertisements without consent
Illegally accessing a computer using someone else’s user ID or password
Destroying data using a computer virus
Encrypting files and demanding payment to restore access
Which guideline best supports creating a strong password?
Use a short string of only lowercase letters.
Reuse the same password for multiple services.
Include uppercase, lowercase, numbers, and symbols.
Base the password on your birthday for easy recall.
What is the primary purpose of a password?
To encrypt files for storage.
To verify that the user of a given user ID is the legitimate account holder.
To block all network traffic from outside.
To back up user data to the cloud.
Which statement best describes a one-time password?
A password that never expires.
A password that changes at regular intervals and can only be used once.
A password stored on a sticky note.
A password based on personal information.
Which pairing correctly matches the authentication type with its method?
Knowledge-based authentication — using an item the individual possesses.
Biometric authentication — using physical or behavioral characteristics.
Possession-based authentication — using information known only to the individual.
Two-factor authentication — performing two steps using the same type of factor.
Which example belongs to possession-based authentication?
User ID and password
Fingerprint
IC card or one-time password
Handwriting pattern
Two-factor authentication requires which of the following?
Two pieces of information from the same factor type.
Combining two different factors such as knowledge, biometrics, or possession.
Only biometric verification like iris scan.
Only a PIN code and password.
What is the main function of a firewall as an information security measure?
To remove viruses from infected files.
To limit access to systems based on authenticated users.
To prevent unauthorized access from outside and stop data leaks from within at network entry points.
To create backups of user data automatically.
Which is NOT a recommended countermeasure against computer viruses according to the material?
Install antivirus software and keep virus definitions up to date.
Regularly back up your data.
Keep OS and applications updated to fix security holes.
Disable the firewall to improve network speed.
Which best defines fraudulent billing?
Billing someone for a service they legitimately used at a discounted rate
Billing someone for a fictitious service they never used to extract money
Charging a cancellation fee after a trial ends
Sending a reminder to pay an overdue legitimate invoice
What is the key feature of one-click fraud?
A message appears after clicking a URL claiming a contract has been concluded and demanding payment
A system that charges users after they read terms and conditions
A pop-up that offers a free subscription with hidden fees
A browser warning that blocks malicious content
Phishing is best described as:
Using malware to encrypt files for ransom
Using fake websites disguised as financial institutions or public agencies to steal personal information
Calling victims and pretending to be a family member in need
Peeking over someone’s shoulder to see their PIN
Which example falls under social engineering as described?
Encrypting data to prevent unauthorized access
Exploiting human psychology, carelessness, or lack of awareness to obtain information
Intercepting wireless traffic using specialized hardware
Brute-force guessing of PINs using automation
Impersonation, shoulder surfing, and dumpster diving are listed as:
Forms of phishing
Types of malware
Specific methods within social engineering
Legal information-gathering techniques
What does skimming involve?
Illegally extracting data from a credit or debit card to create a counterfeit card
Reading confidential emails without authorization
Duplicating a SIM card to intercept calls
Scanning documents into a searchable database
In an information security policy, which layer sets out the rules for putting the basic policy into practice?
Basic Policy
Security Standards
Implementation Procedures and Operational Rules
Incident Response Plan
Which statement correctly matches an information security policy component to its purpose?
Basic Policy: Clearly define procedures based on audience and use
Security Standards: Describe fundamental principles and declarations
Implementation Procedures and Operational Rules: Clearly define necessary procedures based on target audience and intended use
All components serve the same purpose
Which statement best defines a bit in information technology?
The smallest unit of information with two possible states, 0 or 1
A unit consisting of 8 bits
A storage unit equal to 1,024 bytes
A number system using ten digits from 0 to 9
How many distinct possibilities can be represented by 3 bits?
6
7
8
16
What is the correct relationship between units of information?
1 KB = 1000 B
1 MB = 1000 KB
1 GB = 1,024 MB
1 TB = 1000 GB
Which option correctly defines a byte?
A basic unit that changes every 210 times
A unit consisting of 8 bits
A method that uses digits 0–9
A two-state switch representing voltage levels
Which description matches the decimal number system?
Uses two digits, 0 and 1
Uses eight digits, 0–7
Uses ten digits, 0–9
Uses sixteen digits, 0–9 and A–F
Convert the binary number 10112 to decimal.
9
10
11
12
Using repeated division by 2, which binary number represents decimal 6?
1012
1102
1112
1002
Which digits and letters are used to represent numbers in hexadecimal?
0–7 only
0–9 and A–F
0–9 and A–Z
1–16
What does the subscript (16) indicate when written to the bottom right of a number, such as A4(16)?
Binary base
Octal base
Decimal base
Hexadecimal base
According to the correspondence table, what is the hexadecimal representation of the decimal number 11?
A
B
C
D
Using grouping of 4 bits from the least significant bit, what is the hexadecimal value of the binary number 10011010(2)?
9A(16)
A9(16)
91(16)
1A(16)
When converting from hexadecimal to binary, how many bits does each hexadecimal digit correspond to?
2 bits
3 bits
4 bits
8 bits
Which is the correct 8-bit binary representation of the hexadecimal number A4(16)?
10100100(2)
10100010(2)
10010100(2)
01001010(2)
Following the two-step method (hex → binary → decimal), what is the decimal value of C6(16)?
192
198
204
206
