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WorksheetsSupplemental Midterm Review
Total questions: 25
Worksheet time: 1hrs 8mins
What is the core technology that allows digital devices to connect and transmit data with each other?
Sensors
Networks
SIM Cards
GPS
Which of the following would you suspect as a phishing email?
An email from your teacher about tomorrow's assignment
An email from your bank asking to verify your account by clicking a link
A receipt emailed after making an online purchase
A newsletter you signed up for
Which of the following most accurately describes the Internet of Things?
A collection of websites linked together through hyperlinks
A group of smart devices that communicate with each other and the internet using sensors and software
A software program used to block malware and viruses
A cloud storage system used only by large companies
Which part of the CIA Triad focuses on ensuring that information is only accessible to authorized users?
Integrity
Availability
Confidentiality
Authentication
A school database is protected so that student grades cannot be changed without permission. Which CIA Triad principle does this best represent?
C
I
A
None of the above
A company uses backup servers so employees can still access files during a system outage. Which CIA Triad principle is being addressed?
C
I
A
None of the above
Which of the following is an example of Confidentiality in practice?
Regularly backing up data to prevent loss
Using checksums to detect data changes
Encrypting senstive emails before sending them
Installing extra serves to prevent downtime
Which of the following best describes ransomware?
Type of software that protects computers from viruses
A cyberattack where malicious software encrypts files and demands payment
A tool used by companies to back up data
A attack where an link is sent to gather information
What should be the primary focus of keeping information secure?
Keeping information hidden from all users
Protecting confidentiality, integrity and availabilty
Eliminating the need for passwords
Making systems run faster
What is the BEST action to take if you experience cyberbullying?
Delete the message so you don't have to see them
Retaliate using the same platform
Block the user, document the behavior and report to a trusted authority
Share the messages with friends
Which statement best describes the use of media found online?
You may use any media as long as you give credit to the creator
All media online is free to use
Some media requires permission or a license even if you cite a source
Media can never be shared online
Which statement is most accurate regarding privacy policies and user settings?
Accepting a privacy policy means your data can never be restricted
Changing your privacy settings can limit how a company uses your data
Privacy policies allow unlimited data use regardless of settings
Companies are not required to respect user choices
What information should you NOT include in your username?
School Mascot
Birthdate
Favorite Sport
Favorite Color
Which strategy helps you find reliable and relevant information online?
Using keywords and evaluating the source
Skipping the website description
Only using one search engine result
Relying on sponsored results
You have asked your users to avoid using passwords that use letters only. Which of the following policies would help enforce this?
Password complexity requirements
Enforce password history
Minimum password length
Maximum password age
Which creative commons license is the least restrictive?
Using the Caesar cipher, encrypt the word HELLO with a key of 14
Miss Hover locked her desk and forgot the 3 digit combo. She tries 001, then 002 and so on until 999 and/or something works. What method of code breaking is this?
Frequency analysis
Brute force
Frequency distribution
Caesar Cipher
The Rail Fence Cipher is a cipher that uses columns. The plaintext is written downwards and starts a new column when the bottom is reached. This technique used in the Rail Fence Cipher is an example of:
A vulnerability of the Diffie-Hellman’s Key Exchange is a lack of _.
Your system is a 32-bit Windows system. You have installed a 64-bit version of a driver file. What will happen?
During an internship, a client requests that her database application be moved to a separate network drive. What kind of architecture is this an example of
Cloud-Hosted
Local Network Hosted
Wireless
N-tier
Your web browser is showing an outdated picture on a website that you visit often. Which of the following would be the best choice for attempting to fix this issue?
An alert pops up on your screen informing you of a possible vulnerability in your system. Which security method is most likely responsible for sending this alert?
Data Backup
Opertating System Patch
Software Update
You are using the terminal to move through your computer’s folders. You’d like to get into the Cybersecurity folder. You type in pwd and find that your current folder path is ~/Users/student/Documents/Cybersecurity/Images. Which of the following commands will place you inside the Cybersecurity folder?
