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WorksheetsTech+: Chapter 2 Exam
Total questions: 60
Worksheet time: 30mins
What are data brokers?
Companies that collect and sell data
Companies that create apps
Companies that offer data encryption services
Companies that provide internet services
Which of the following is NOT a privacy issue that is related to using a social networking site?
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.
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 want to share information on the internet only when necessary. What can you do to make sure your sensitive personal information is protected?
Never share your Social Security number.
Keep your sensitive information in a lock box.
Keep your sensitive information stored in an app such as Word.
When creating accounts or profiles, set your sensitive information to private.
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. Why is Jamie's shopping cart empty after switching from Google Chrome to Safari to complete the purchase?
Cookies are specific to each browser, so the shopping cart doesn't carry over.
The website automatically clears the shopping cart after a certain period.
Jamie accidentally cleared their browsing history and cookies in Safari.
Safari and Google Chrome share cookies, but there was a glitch.
Which of the following should you avoid when sharing sensitive files?
FTPS
FTP
SFTP
Encrypted email
Why is it important to review the privacy policy of a social media platform?
To find out how to report a post
To understand how your data is used
To learn new posting techniques
To see how to deactivate your account
What is ciphertext?
Text that has been printed
Text that is written in code
Text that has been deleted
Text that has been encrypted
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?
Set a strong password immediately.
Leave it without a password.
Use a simple password like "1234" for easy access.
Use the default settings and not worry about it.
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?
Yes, because Chris wants to receive the prize.
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.
What is the role of algorithms in targeted advertising?
To delete user data.
To randomly select ads to show users.
To make the Internet slower.
To analyze data and select relevant ads for users.
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 a small notebook that could be easily carried
In your backpack
What is encryption?
A method to speed up computer processes
A technique to store data in the cloud
A way to make data unreadable to unauthorized people
A way to create computer viruses
Which regulation is designed to protect the personal data of European Union residents?
COPPA
GDPR
CCPA
HIPAA
Why might a company choose to encrypt only certain types of data?
To confuse hackers
To make data transfer faster
To save money and resources
To make their data look more complex
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?
Delete their information as they requested.
Ignore their request because it's just a school project.
Share their information with other classmates before deleting it.
Tell them you will delete it but keep it anyway.
What search engine focuses on user privacy and does not collect or store your personal information?
DuckDuckGo
Yahoo
Bing
What is a Virtual Private Network (VPN) used for?
To increase internet speed
To create a secure connection over the Internet
To store data securely
To make a secret network hackers can't find
Which of the following is a common protocol for encrypting data in transit?
HTTPS
HIPAA
HTTP
FTP
You are using a virtual assistant device in your home to perform tasks such as finding out the weather forecast, playing music, and controlling other IoT devices. Sometimes, you notice that the device activates and starts listening without your voice command but you use the assistant regularly and do not want to break it down and set it up every day. You suspect that the device might be recording sensitive and personal information. Which of the following is the BEST solution to this issue?
Tell the device not to listen.
Place the assistant where it cannot record human voices.
Set the device Privacy settings to Don't Save Recordings.
Unplug the virtual assistant when you're not using it.
How can individuals monetize their own data?
By creating websites
By participating in surveys
By downloading apps
By selling it directly to data brokers
Are cookies shared between different web browsers?
Yes, all browsers share the same cookies.
No, cookies are specific to each browser.
Only when the user allows it.
Yes, but only on the same device.
What is an example of Indirect PII?
Postal code or ZIP code
Passport Number
Bank Account Number
Driver's License Number
Why is it important to change default usernames and passwords on devices?
Because they are not encrypted
Because they are hard to type
Because they are the same for many devices of the same model
Because they are difficult to remember
What is a password manager?
A tool that helps you create and store multiple passwords securely.
A person who manages passwords for a company.
A type of software that tracks your online activity.
A service that sends you password reminders.
Which of the following is a benefit of using a password manager?
It stores and encrypts your passwords securely.
It automatically changes your passwords every day.
It allows you to group accounts to use the same password.
It automatically increments your passwords.
Which of the following is considered Direct PII?
Height
Full Name
Gender
Postal Code
Which of the following contributes the most to making a password the strongest?
Numbers
Uppercase letters
Symbols
Length
What is data in transit?
Data being transferred over a network
Data stored on a hard drive
Data displayed on a monitor
Data edited in a document
Why should you be cautious about participating in social media quizzes and games?
They share your results publicly
They cost money to play
They can collect personal data
They are time‑consuming
What should you do if you hear about a data breach at a company where you have an account?
Complain on social media
Delete the account instantly
Change your password immediately
Ignore the news entirely
Which law focuses on protecting health information in the United States?
COPPA
HIPAA
CCPA
GDPR
What is targeted marketing?
Showing ads based on collected user data
Randomly choosing ads without considering interests
Sending the same advertisement to everyone
Avoiding any data for marketing purposes
Why is end‑to‑end encryption important for instant messaging?
It prevents third parties from reading messages
It stores messages on the cloud
It improves app performance
It uses less mobile data
Why is encrypting data at rest sometimes more complicated than encrypting data in transit?
It uses more complex algorithms
It needs more powerful computers
It requires more storage space
Keys must be kept secure for longer
What is a good practice when creating a password?
Use only lowercase letters or symbols
Use your birthday or pet name
Include letters, numbers, and symbols
Reuse the same password for consistency
What is data at rest?
Data moving over the Internet
Data being processed by a computer
Data saved and not currently used
Data being shared with others
What is the main purpose of data privacy rules?
To keep people's private information safe
To allow companies to send more specific advertisements
To protect national assets from cybercrime
To make it easier for companies to collect data
What should you do if you receive a suspicious email asking for personal information?
Reply with the information requested.
Ignore and delete the email.
Click on all the links in the email.
Share the email with friends.
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
Why are modern encryption methods considered secure?
Because they are constantly changing
Because they use complex mathematical algorithms
Because they use simple mathematical formulas
Because they are created by supercomputers
Which of the following should you avoid when creating a password? (Select two.)
Keeping personal information out of the password
Sharing your password in case you forget it
Using a unique password for each account
Using only dictionary words
Ensuring there are no sequential numbers or letters
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 and tag them in a post.
Accept the request because they have many mutual friends.
Block the person immediately.
Investigate the person's profile and ask mutual friends before deciding.
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.
Only change your password on the hacked site.
Change your password on all sites.
What does the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) allow people living in California to do?
Make companies pay them money for their data
Delete their social media accounts
See what personal information companies collect about them
Prevent companies from collecting any data at all
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 two-factor authentication (2FA)?
Using a password and a security question
Using a password and a second form of verification like a smartphone
Using two different passwords
Using two different usernames
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 hacked
The document might get corrupted
The document might get deleted
How do AI models gather information to learn?
By only scanning government sites
By only browsing specific websites
By searching the Internet and using various methods and programs
By only using input provided by the AI creator
What is the main risk of using a password manager?
Master password is compromised
Passwords using reversible encryption
Password expiration
Minimum password age
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
Why is it important to be cautious with personal details that seem harmless on the Internet?
They can be combined to create a complete profile of your identity.
They can lead to personalized advertising.
They can make your social media profiles more interesting.
They are necessary for creating strong passwords.
Why is SMS texting considered less secure than other forms of communication?
It encrypts messages.
It stores messages on your phone.
It uses internet communications.
It sends messages in plain text.
What is targeted advertising?
Random ads that appear when you are online
Ads that target only adults
Using your data to show ads for products you might like
Advertising that is shown only on television
Which of the following are small text files that allow websites to save information about you and how you're using their platform?
Emails
Cookies
Apps
Security keys
What is a major concern when training artificial intelligence (AI) models?
AI can create new content without needing any data to learn from.
AI can only be used to store text and images, not to create new ones.
AI can use people's work without their permission, which can be unfair to the original creators.
AI always gives credit to the original authors and artists when it uses their work.
What is a primary reason websites want you to accept their cookies?
To show you more ads based on your interests
To give you free access to paid content
To improve your computer's security
To make their website load faster
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.
Click on the link and enter his account details.
Forward the email to his friends to see what they think.
Reply to the email asking for more information.
What is artificial intelligence (AI)?
A device that can only store and retrieve information without processing it
New personal assistant robot
Using a smartphone to control other devices
A machine that can solve problems and create new content with minimal human input.
What should you do if you receive an unexpected email with an attachment?
Forward the email to your friends.
Delete the email without checking.
Open the attachment immediately.
Verify the sender before opening the attachment.
What is PII?
Publicly Important Information
Personally Identifiable Information
Personal Internet Information
Private Internet Interface
