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WorksheetsGED 12 – Living in IT Era Examination (Multiple Choice)
Total questions: 60
Worksheet time: 30mins
What is netiquette defined as?
A set of rules for acceptable online behavior
Moral principles guiding internet use
Technologies protecting networks from attacks
Knowledge maximizing personal safety online
Which action violates proper internet etiquette per the document?
Using proper quotes for sources
Writing in all capital letters
Keeping personal information private
Being patient with internet newbies
What distinguishes the Golden Rule from the other 5 core netiquette rules?
It requires sharing knowledge, unlike rules about time or flames
It applies only to one-to-one chats, not public forums
It prioritizes bandwidth over human respect in interactions
It emphasizes offline-online behavioral equivalence, while others focus on cyberspace specifics
Which security component is most directly countered by complex passwords?
Confidentiality, as it blocks unauthorized access to accounts
Integrity, preventing data modification by outsiders
Availability, ensuring steady information flow
Bandwidth, respecting others' online resources
What distinguishes pharming from phishing in redirection tactics?
Pharming uses only emails, phishing targets Wi-Fi networks
Both require paying ransom, pharming spoofs sites identically
Pharming redirects legitimate URLs to fake sites automatically, phishing tricks via fake links
Pharming spreads via worms, phishing via Trojans exclusively
What common motive links romance scams, job scams, and investment scams?
Technical theft like SIM swaps or card data copying
Public exposure through forums or social media posts
Emotional manipulation to extract money via fabricated urgent stories
Immediate demands for personal information without trust-building
How does Data Privacy Act scope differ from Cybercrime Prevention Act focus?
DPA regulates personal data processing across sectors, Cybercrime penalizes specific IT crimes
DPA targets only government, Cybercrime handles international extradition
Both enforce via NPC, DPA excludes banks entirely
DPA covers child pornography, Cybercrime focuses on plagiarism
Judge the most critical first response if victimized by an online scam according to guidelines?
Change all passwords and update software
Spread the word to family and friends
Check for https on all future sites
Immediately report to local authorities before any rash decisions
Which malware type poses greatest irreversible damage risk?
Spyware collecting data secretly
Trojan logging keystrokes temporarily
Virus disabling security temporarily
Ransomware encryption locking files permanently without backups
Evaluate why "do not pay ransom" ranks highest ransomware advice?
No guarantee of access recovery, funds criminals further
Always recoverable via technicians
Backups eliminate all infection risks
Law enforcement fines scammers automatically
Judge the most severe penalty category under RA 10175?
Cybersex: minimum Php 200,000 fine
Online libel: 6-12 years prison mayor
Child pornography: 12-20 years reclusion temporal
Computer forgery: maximum Php 200,000 fine
Judge why Trojan horses pose greater stealth risk than obvious viruses?
Require email attachments exclusively
Always demand visible ransom payments
Disguised as legitimate software for automatic undetected installation
Spread only via network worms
What is an online service defined as?
Any information and services provided over the Internet
Only paid subscriptions for data access
Text-based interfaces from 1979 only
Government portals exclusively
When were online services first introduced?
1979 through CompuServe and The Source
1986 with Philippine BBS
1993 PHNet project
1994 global internet connection
What explains how online services evolved from 1979 to modern free access?
Only BBS systems remained text-based
Internet popularity made services prevalent, often free
PHNet limited to universities exclusively
E-commerce replaced all communication services
Why does order tracking benefit courier customers specifically?
Allows membership changes for gyms
Offers feedback forms for service improvement
Provides delivery timelines
Manages SSS loan contributions
What does CRM software primarily enable for online businesses?
Connect universities nationwide like original PHNet project
Provide telecommunications services like Globe/Smart/Dito
Improve customer relationships through feedback
Manage membership packages for gyms and clubs online
Why was PHNet project significant in Philippine online service history?
Foundational step connecting universities for nationwide internet access
First BBS system established in Philippines 1986
Commercial ISP launches occurred 1994-1995 period
Global internet formal connection March 29, 1994
Why is eGovPH called a "superapp" in the Philippine context?
Leading marketplace competing with Shopee/Lazada directly
Mobile broadband service from major telecom providers
Online web market portal for grocery/food shopping
Single platform accessing multiple government services
Which pair best categorizes government vs. commercial online services by function?
eGovPH superapp vs. Globe/Smart telecom broadband
PhilHealth contributions vs. Carousell used goods trading
MYEG PHSSS payments vs. Shopee/Lazada shopping marketplaces
BIR taxes vs. freelancing home-based tutoring services
How does CRM software relate differently to feedback forms vs. bookings systems?
CRM analyzes purchasing patterns/marketing, feedback identifies problems, bookings manages diaries
All three generate Digital National ID via eGovPH equally
CRM tracks Shopee deliveries, feedback manages gym memberships
Bookings analyzes TIN requirements, feedback handles Lazada shopping
What differentiates business growth benefit from customer engagement in online services?
Both track courier deliveries with real-time updates equally
Growth manages PhilHealth payments, engagement generates BIR tax forms
Growth reaches more customers competitively, engagement provides menu/contact details
Growth increases government service access only
How does freelance work relate structurally to online home-based businesses?
Freelancing manages SSS contributions, home businesses track Lazada orders
Both provide TIEZA travel tax services exclusively
Both leverage internet accessibility for global customer reach (tutoring/e-loading)
Home businesses connect universities like PHNet 1993 project
How does feedback forms function differ from CRM software analytically?
Both manage gym membership packages and schedule changes equally
Feedback tracks Shopee deliveries, CRM generates SSS reference numbers
Forms provide TIEZA travel tax, CRM handles TIN document assistance
Feedback identifies specific problems reactively, CRM predicts patterns proactively for marketing
What is the Internet of Things (IoT) defined as?
Physical objects with sensors/software interacting via networks with little human intervention
Only smartphones and streaming media players
Wired networks excluding Wi-Fi and Bluetooth
Devices without cloud computing connectivity
What are the two primary categories of connected IoT devices?
Digital-first and physical-first
Pure digital and pure device only
M2M communications exclusively
Cloud computing and edge devices
To monitor farm soil moisture and automatically irrigate crops remotely, which IoT technology combination should be applied?
RFID tags on livestock + 5G cellular for urban traffic + cloud analytics for retail inventory
Sensors detecting moisture + actuators opening valves + LoRaWAN connectivity for remote areas
Bluetooth speakers + Wi-Fi thermostats + NFC payments for healthcare monitoring
Zigbee edge devices + Ethernet gateways for manufacturing machine performance
A hospital needs to track vital signs and medication adherence for remote patients—which IoT application fits best?
Smart traffic systems rerouting ambulances via real-time maps
Wearable sensors collecting heart rate/blood pressure data analyzed in cloud platforms
Retail foot traffic sensors optimizing patient room layouts
Industrial robotics monitoring factory equipment failures
For a retailer optimizing store layouts based on shopper behavior, apply which IoT deployment?
Vehicle performance monitoring for delivery route efficiency
Soil moisture sensors for warehouse climate control
Drone surveillance for outdoor parking optimization
Foot traffic sensors analyzing customer interactions for product placement
During COVID-19 tracking, epidemiologists used connected thermometers—how did this apply IoT principles?
Real-time fever data collection shared via networks for disease spread analysis
Smart speaker shopping lists for medication inventory
Tollbooth transponders tracking patient vehicle movements
Converting a physical-first keychain into trackable IoT device—which addition enables connectivity?
Built-in 5G antenna for cellular data transmission
Post-manufacture microchip/sensor enabling location tracking
Cloud computing platform for data storage only
Machine learning algorithms for predictive analytics
How does digital-first connectivity differ structurally from physical-first IoT devices?
Digital-first built-in connectivity, physical-first post-added chips
Digital-first uses only Wi-Fi/Bluetooth, physical-first limited to RFID/NFC exclusively
Both require cloud gateways equally, digital-first excludes sensors/actuators
Physical-first designed for M2M only, digital-first lacks edge device processing
Which triad best categorizes IoT enabling technologies by function?
RFID (identification) + M2M (communication) + edge devices (local storage) only
Big data (analytics) + encryption (security) + LoRaWAN (remote sensing) exclusively
I²FPRO (protocols) + 5G (speed) + NFC (payments) for digital-first devices
Sensors/actuators (detect/act) + connectivity (Wi-Fi/Bluetooth) + cloud (data processing)
What distinguishes lockscreen ransomware from encryption ransomware in IoT attack vectors?
Lockscreen spreads via Wi-Fi only, encryption requires Bluetooth pairing
Both recoverable via RFID tags, lockscreen targets medical devices exclusively
Lockscreen blocks UI access, encryption scrambles file data
Encryption monitors via sensors, lockscreen uses cloud analytics for spread
Why does basic fish tank breach reveal specific IoT gateway vulnerability patterns?
Unprotected device provides network entry to corporate systems via weak edge connectivity
Fish tank used RFID for payment processing, bypassed cloud encryption entirely
Breach exploited 5G cellular backhaul, not local gateway vulnerabilities
Corporate networks isolated fish tank via Bluetooth, preventing IoT infiltration
What security concern pattern connects pacemakers, baby monitors, and surveillance cameras?
All use identical RFID encryption, pacemakers excluded from network connectivity
Vulnerable IoT endpoints enable hacker access to sensitive personal/corporate data streams
Baby monitors deploy cloud analytics, cameras limited to edge device processing
Surveillance uses M2M communication, pacemakers require human intervention only
Information Technology influences culture by changing how people communicate, work, and access what?
Digital storytelling groups
Information
Transportation networks
Physical resources
Digital technologies help preserve cultural heritage by creating what type of collections?
Oral storytelling groups
Digital archives
Community libraries
Manual records
A community adopts digital archives to preserve folk music but notices younger generations engaging more with memes and online art. What cultural shift can be inferred?
Digital preservation is replacing traditional music
Hybrid cultural expressions are emerging
Local culture is becoming completely lost
Digital content is preventing cultural learning
If online platforms promote personal branding and visibility over group-based identity, what cultural trend is likely to develop?
Collectivism increases in rural areas
Traditional storytelling becomes more valued
Individualism becomes more dominant
Physical community engagement replaces digital communication
A region with limited internet access experiences reduced digital cultural participation. What underlying issue explains this outcome?
Digital divide
Cultural replication
Cultural empowerment
Technological redundancy
Technology reshapes decisions in agriculture through real-time data, replacing seasonal observation and local knowledge. What cultural impact does this represent?
Increased reliance on oral tradition
Revival of indigenous knowledge
Elimination of environmental hazards
Decline of experiential farming customs
If digital tools connect farmers to regional and international markets, what cultural pattern is being formed?
Greater isolation from outside knowledge
Expansion of socio-economic networks beyond local communities
Increased dependence on traditional barter systems
Return to seasonal crop decision-making
A local heritage group uploads indigenous stories to a global streaming site. What is the best evaluation of this strategy?
It increases worldwide access but risks cultural misinterpretation
It guarantees accurate representation of oral history
It reduces the need for cultural education
It creates instant cultural homogenization
Farmers replace communal pest monitoring with digital sensor alerts. Which assessment fits this change?
Shared labor becomes essential for crop survival
Sensor data always replaces human skill
Manual scouting is more objective than digital data
Technology improves response time but weakens collective observation rituals
A community uses agricultural apps but no longer consults elders for seasonal knowledge. What evaluation is supported by the document?
Elder knowledge always replaces AI calculations
Technology improves respect for ancestry
Digital decision-making can degrade generational cultural transmission
Local expertise is irrelevant to farming tradition
A country invests in digital heritage archives instead of community dance gatherings. Which evaluation is justified?
Digital storage always increases cultural participation
Archives secure information but weaken embodied cultural practice
Community involvement doesn’t affect cultural survival
Dance practices can be perfectly replaced by recordings
Multiple farming communities share drone footage rather than local storytelling about land conditions. What evaluation fits?
Shared digital evidence improves transparency
Storytelling is more scientific than drones
Drones reinforce folklore accuracy
Technology prevents cultural erosion
Families spend more time at dinner on their phones than talking to each other. What social consequence does this behavior suggest?
Enhanced emotional intimacy
Reduced interpersonal engagement
Improved conflict management
Increased family traditions
Teenagers compare themselves to curated online images of “perfect lives.” Which psychological process best explains this outcome?
Objective self-evaluation
Improved emotional resilience
Increased real-world connection
Social comparison leading to low self-esteem
If a person spends 24 hours a week on a device, what evaluation best describes this behavior?
It may contribute to anxiety and distracted daily life
It guarantees academic improvement
It increases emotional intelligence
It strengthens long-term family communication
A school encourages constant messaging among students. What evaluation is supported by the document?
Digital connection guarantees healthy friendships
Unlimited messaging eliminates loneliness
Texting increases empathy more than conversation
“Always-on culture” reduces meaningful interpersonal growth
Influencers post curated “perfect lifestyles.” What critique is most justified?
Influencers accurately represent average life
Social media encourages unrealistic comparison
Online visuals always improve confidence
Digital presentation increases authentic identity
Teens with addiction-like symptoms use phones nearly five hours daily. What evaluation fits this description?
Daily phone use eliminates addiction risks
High engagement correlates with addiction behavior
Five hours online improves emotional maturity
Screen time cannot influence attention span
Friends meet physically but spend time scrolling separately. What critique best fits?
Physical presence does not guarantee genuine interaction
Scrolling increases emotional bonding
Digital habits support improved group communication
Online attention enhances social connection
A household implements weekly “no-internet nights.” What evaluation fits this practice?
Unplugging leads to long-term isolation
Technology needs no regulation in families
Digital breaks decrease real-world awareness
Intermittent disconnection supports healthier social habits
People seek validation through likes and followers. What evaluation aligns with the reading?
Social validation encourages emotional security
Likes accurately measure personal worth
Reliance on digital approval harms self-esteem
Online feedback eliminates identity issues
Teenagers check phones during conversations with parents. Based on the document, what is the best assessment?
Divided attention weakens emotional connection in relationships
Device use increases communication skills
Multitasking enhances empathy
Phone presence guarantees attentiveness
A university suggests counseling for extreme social media use. What judgment aligns with the reading?
Counseling reinforces addiction behaviors
Limiting screen time leads to poorer mental health
Technology addiction cannot be treated behaviorally
Professional support may help reduce depression linked to screen time
A community discusses setting public “phone-free zones.” What evaluation aligns with the document?
Promoting mindful device use supports social well-being
Restricted phone areas damage mental health
Phone bans increase compulsive use
Public regulation of devices destroys community identity
