WorksheetsSemester 1 Exploring Computer Science Study Guide 25/26
Total questions: 50
Worksheet time: 25mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
Which kind of personal information do people send over the Internet?
a)
Credit Card Numbers
b)
Contact Information
c)
Medical Information
d)
All of the above
2.
True or False: Learning computer science or coding is only useful if you want to become a professional programmer.
a)
True
b)
False
3.
Which is a disadvantage of Mac operating systems?
a)
Poor security features.
b)
Not much memory.
c)
Too many different active versions.
d)
Computers that run Mac OS can be expensive.
4.
Which OS is currently the most popular for desktops and laptops?
a)
Microsoft Windows
b)
Apple Macintosh
c)
Linux
d)
Penguin
5.
What does GUI stand for?
a)
Gallery Used Ideas
b)
Gradual User Images
c)
Graphical User Interface
d)
Graphic Unity Icons
6.
Linux is an open source operating system. What does “open source” mean?
a)
It means that it is free.
b)
It means that anyone can view, copy and then change the source code.
c)
It means that there are over 600 versions available.
d)
It means that it comes with unlimited support.
7.
Which feature of a file system is responsible for keeping track of changes in the system?
a)
Compression
b)
Encryption
c)
Permissions
d)
Journaling
8.
Which type of operating system is permanently programmed into a hardware device?
a)
Embedded OS
b)
Firmware
c)
Mobile OS
d)
Hypervisor
9.
Which of the following is most commonly considered a mobile OS?
a)
Apple Macintosh
b)
Android
c)
Microsoft Windows
d)
Linux
10.
Which of the following is a task that the operating system is NOT responsible for?
a)
Manages hardware such as a mouse.
b)
Keeps track of files and folders.
c)
Supplies power to peripherals such as a printer.
d)
Secures the computer with user accounts and passwords.
11.
Which is the most popular mobile OS out of the choices below?
a)
Chrome OS
b)
Blackberry
c)
Windows Phone
d)
Android
12.
What is a server OS used for?
a)
Handling requests and supplying responses.
b)
Running multiple operating systems on a computer system.
c)
Performing one task, such as in an STM machine.
d)
Running a permanent system, like the timing controls in a washing machine.
13.
Which of the following is a task for the processor?
a)
Schedules backups and updates.
b)
Translates between the operating system and the hardware.
c)
Manages the antivirus software.
d)
Determines how memory is used.
14.
True or False: A 32-bit operating system can usually be run on a 64-bit processor but the reverse is not true.
a)
True
b)
False
15.
Which extension will only open on a Windows computer?
a)
.doc
b)
.dmg
c)
.exe
d)
.pdf
16.
This image displays the file structure of the Cyber folder on your friend’s MacOS computer.
You friend types pwd into the CLI and the following is displayed:
/Users/friend/Cyber
What can your friend type to move the tracyPic.png to the karel folder?
a)
mv tracyPic.png /Users/friend/Cyber/karel
b)
mv /Users/friend/Cyber/karel tracyPic.png
c)
mv /Users/friend/Cyber/tracy/tracyPic.png /Users/friend/Cyber/karel
d)
mv /Users/friend/Cyber/karel /Users/friend/Cyber/tracy/tracyPic.png
17.
Which MacOS terminal shell command will display all of the processes that are currently running on your computer?
a)
ps
b)
sudo
c)
cp
d)
mv
18.
Which MacOS terminal shell command will display the path of the folder that you are currently working in?
a)
ls
b)
cd
c)
pwd
d)
dir
19.
This image displays the file structure of the Cyber folder on your friend’s MacOS computer.
You friend types pwd into the CLI and the following is displayed:
/Users/friend/Cyber
What can your friend type to switch into the pictures folder?
a)
cd ..
b)
cd pictures
c)
cd karel/pictures
d)
cd tracy/pictures
20.
Which keyword can be used in a Mac operating system terminal shell to access administrator rights?
a)
ps
b)
sudo
c)
cp
d)
mv
21.
What is a security baseline?
a)
The main, controlling account responsible for providing security updates and user permissions.
b)
The process of securing a system’s settings and configurations to reduce vulnerabilities.
c)
An agreed upon set of rules and permissions.
d)
A check to see if there are any vulnerabilities or processes that need to be changed.
22.
Which of the following security features is put into place to ensure correct authentication?
a)
Filter/Block sites
b)
Automatic updates
c)
Account permissions
d)
Password policies
23.
True or False: Authorization is what the user is allowed to see or do.
a)
True
b)
False
24.
True or False: Permissions can be set on a folder, but not individual files.
a)
True
b)
False
25.
Which is a privilege typically reserved for admin accounts only?
a)
Install programs.
b)
Create user accounts.
c)
Create a private folder.
d)
Change the theme and desktop background.
26.
Which of the following can be used to filter which sites are allowed through to the browser?
a)
client-side scripting
b)
private browsing mode
c)
cache
d)
proxy settings
27.
If you would like to ensure that your site history is not recorded, you can:
a)
clear your cache.
b)
open a window in private browsing mode.
c)
enable client-side scripting.
d)
change your proxy settings.
28.
Which of the following will not increase your browsing speed?
a)
storing and using cache
b)
enabling client-side scripting
c)
using proxy settings
d)
using private browsing mode
29.
True or false: You are not able to access a website that does not have a valid security certificate.
a)
True
b)
False
30.
A saved collection of data and files used to improve your browsing speed is called:
a)
client-side script
b)
proxy
c)
cache
d)
certificate
31.
From the following choices, which would be the most important update to download?
a)
Microsoft Word Update
b)
Chrome Browser Update
c)
Windows OS Update
d)
Skype Application Update
32.
Which security method is used by companies to fix a flaw in their application?
a)
Software Update
b)
Full Backup
c)
Incremental Backup
d)
Antivirus Software
33.
Which security method is used to protect your computer from threats and warns you of possible vulnerabilities?
a)
Software Update
b)
Data Backup
c)
Operating System Patch
d)
Antivirus Software
34.
Which security method is used to protect your files and the state of your computer?
a)
Software Update
b)
Data Backup
c)
Operating System Patch
d)
Antivirus Software
35.
True or False: An incremental backup backs up all data on your computer.
a)
True
b)
False
36.
Which type of software license allows a predetermined number of people to use the account at the same time?
a)
Single use license
b)
Group license
c)
Site license
d)
Concurrent license
37.
Which application delivery method is considered to be in a two-tier pattern in which the presentation is stored on your computer and the code and data are stored on a server?
a)
Local Installation
b)
Local Network Hosted
c)
Cloud Hosted
d)
n-tier
38.
Max pays a quarterly fee for a cloud storage account. Which describes this type of software?
a)
Open-source, subscription
b)
Open-source, one-time purchase
c)
Proprietary, subscription
d)
Proprietary, one-time purchase
39.
Which of the following is a disadvantage of a single-platform application?
a)
The performance of the application is not optimized for the platform.
b)
There are more bugs and issues with the application.
c)
There may be compatibility issues when a file is shared on the same platform.
d)
Exposure of the application is limited.
40.
Which of the following is not interchangeable with the word “application”?
a)
App
b)
Hardware
c)
Program
d)
Software
41.
Which of the following is not true about cybersecurity?
a)
Recent data breaches have released personal information of hundreds of millions of people.
b)
Cybersecurity is the protection of computer systems, networks, and data from digital attacks.
c)
As we rely more on computing devices to store and send data, we increase our vulnerability to cyber attacks.
d)
Cyber attacks can devastate large organizations, but individuals are largely unaffected.
42.
Which of the following devices is not connected to the Internet of Things?
a)
An AM/FM radio without any bluetooth or Internet connection capabilities
b)
A wearable device that measures your physical activity and allows you to track your activity through a mobile app
c)
A smart thermostat that allows you to remotely control your home’s temperature through a mobile app
d)
A digital baby monitor that allows you to stream video and audio of your nursery from the Internet
43.
Which of the following is true about the Internet of Things?
I. The Internet of Things is the network of devices with the ability to connect and exchange data.
II. The Internet of Things increases our vulnerability to cyber attacks.
III. The Internet of Things is purely positive–there are no negative consequences to increased connectivity
a)
I only
b)
I and II
c)
I and III
d)
None of the above
44.
Online fraud cases in the United States resulted in victim losses totaling:
a)
Nothing–online fraud doesn’t result in victim losses
b)
hundreds of thousands of dollars
c)
millions of dollars
d)
billions of dollars
45.
Which of the following is true about jobs in the field of cybersecurity?
a)
There are a lot of unfilled positions in cybersecurity right now, but in the next few years all of those positions will be filled.
b)
Right now there aren’t many unfilled cybersecurity positions, but there will be more in the next couple of years.
c)
There are many unfilled cybersecurity positions right now, and there will be even more unfilled positions in the next couple of years.
d)
There are too many qualified cybersecurity professionals. There are no unfilled positions now, and there won’t be any unfilled positions in the next few years.
46.
What is a potential danger of an environment in which the humidity is too low?
a)
Water Condensation
b)
Overheating
c)
Corrosion
d)
Electrostatic Discharge
47.
Which security measure is not directly related to protecting a computer or laptop?
a)
USB Lock
b)
Mantrap
c)
Cable Lock
d)
Privacy Screen
48.
Which security measure is designed to assist with electrical issues?
a)
Surge Suppresor
b)
Exhaust Fan
c)
Dehumidifier
d)
Hot aisle/cold aisle
49.
What is a hardware token used for?
a)
Gaining access to a specific device.
b)
Gaining access into a building or locked room.
c)
Preventing intruders from stealing your device.
d)
Preventing an intruder from plugging anything into a specific device.
50.
True or False: When an unauthorized person follows and slips in through a door after an authorized person, it is called eavesdropping.
a)
True
b)
False
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