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1
A phony button, graphic, or link on a website is used for __________.
Pharming
Phishing
Clickjacking
Spoofing
2
In both Windows 7 and Windows 8, before the ReadyBoost feature can be used, the user must
Turn On The Feature And Specify The Amount Of Ram To Allocate.
Select Readyboost From The Options Menu.
Click On Computer And Then Click On Ram.
Use Up All Of The Current Ram.
3
Your picture on a professional social media site should be?
A Full Body Picture
A Head And Shoulders Profile Picture
A Full Body Action Picture
A Face Only Picture
4
The easiest network to infiltrate is generally a __________ network.
Hard-Wired
Business
Personal
Wireless
5
You could have a computer virus if any of the following exist EXCEPT.
Undeliverable Messages Appear In Your Email That You Didn't Install.
Your Internet Speeds Up Consistently.
Your Hard Drive Space Is Filling Up Unexpectedly.
New Desktop Icons Appear That You Didn't Install.
6
Viruses designed for a notebook, tablet, smartphone are called
Mobmal
Mobile App Spyware
Mobile Adware
Mobile Malware
7
What is the protocol for the URL http://www.weber.edu?
http
Edu
Weber
www
8
A(n) _____ is a named location on a storage medium where files are stored.
USB Device
Folder
Hard Drive
Briefcase
9
A ____ is a self-replicating program that requires no action from the user to copy itself to another computer or network
Macro
Worm
Logic Bomb
Trojan Horse
10
Software that is malicious and is designed to damage, disable, or steal information is called _______.
Botnet
Encryption
Malware
Firewall
11
Which of the following DOES NOT describe CAPTCHA
Are Programs With Distorted Text That Computers Cannot Yet Read.
Requires The User To Key In Text.
Is A Screen Capture Software Program.
Stands For Completely Automated Public Turing Test Computers And Human Part
12
Activities appearing to be initiated by an organization to get personal information for fraud, theft or identify theft.
War Driving
Phishing
Spyware
Pharming
13
On a social media site, do not link your real name to?
Your Email Address.
Your Address And Phone Number.
Your Educational History.
Your Job Profile.
14
A ____is a program that hides in a computer and allows someone from a remote location to take control of the computer.
Worm
Trojan Horse
Virus
Rootkit
15
___________uses the Internet and the Web to shift many computer files from the user's computer to massive data centers.
Cloud Computing
High Definition
USB Port
Network
16
Avoid using any of the following in passwords EXCEPT.
Birth Date
Address
Nicknames
Symbols
17
Protecting your online reputation means all of the following except?
Posting Positive & Negative Information, To Give An Picture Of Who You Are.
Thinking Before You Share.
Being Civil In What You Say And Show On The Web.
Staying Vigilant About What The Internet Is Saying About You.
18
If you find information about yourself that does not fit the reputation you want online, do all of the following EXCEPT.
Put A Remark About The Error On That Website.
Act Quickly.
Ask The Person Who Posted It To Remove It Or Correct The Error.
Ask The Website Administrator To Remove The Digital Image If The Person.
19
The processor is also called the _________.
Central Processing Unit
Drive
Adapter Card
Memory Chip
20
You should delete which of the following email messages rather than opening them.
Messages From Email Addresses You Recognize
Messages That Ask You To Click A Link To Update Information
Messages From A URL You Recognize
Messages From A URL Spelled Correctly
21
In both Windows and Mac OS clicking the _____button in PowerPoint zooms the windows to fill the screen.
Maximize
Enlarge
None Of The Above
Zoom
22
The ______________is the unique address of the Web site.
Protocol
URL
Path
Domain Name
23
A wireless LAN that uses no physical wires is called a ____________.
WLAN
ISP
WAN
URL
24
A ___ is a potentially damaging computer program by altering the way the computer works without the user's knowledge.
Cookie
Pharming
Phishing
Virus
25
When working with Mac OS, to change the system settings, use the ________.
Control Panel
Start Screen
Preferences
Taskbar
26
What does the acronym LION mean on LinkedIn?
Link Individuals On Networks
Lost Individual Or Newcomers
Linkedin Open Networkers
Let In Online Newcomers
27
Hardware or software that blocks unwanted access to a network is a(n) __________.
Encrypter
War Driver
Firewall
White Hat
28
Which of the following terms represents the fastest processor speed?
3.3 GHz
28 MHz
73 MHz
2 GB
29
A LAN is a network that does the following.
Uses Telecommunication Lines
Is Limited To One Device
Serves A Small Group
Is Also Called A Wan
30
The user can move any window that is not maximized to another location on the desktop by dragging the ___ of the window.
Title Bar
Scroll Bar
Footer Area
Status Bar
31
Which of the following is NOT an example of an approved firewall?
A Dedicated Piece Of Networking Equipment That's Sole Purpose Is A Firewall
Windows Defender
A Router With A Built-In Firewall
A Wireless Access Point Attached To An Individual Computing Device.
32
Commonly used _______ devices are a keyboard, a mouse, and a microphone.
Output
Input
Storage
Mobile
33
A strong password includes a combination of all of the following EXCEPT.
Numbers
Function Keys
Lowercase Letters
B. Uppercase Letters
34
This type of virus is embedded in a Microsoft Office document.
Worm
Trojan Horse
Logic Bomb
Macro
35
Bluetooth range is approximately _________ feet.
30
50
100
10
36
You should be suspicious of all of the following email messages EXCEPT.
Messages From Unrecognized Email Addresses
Messages With A Character Substitution In The Name Such As "Welisfargo.Com"
Messages From Your Bank
Messages With No Subject Line
37
A virus that is triggered when a certain logical condition exists such as a certain date is called ________.
Captcha
Logic Bomb
Authentication
Macro
38
What is the domain for the URL http://www.weber.edu?
www
Weber
Edu
http
39
________ is/are programs that act without the user's knowledge and deliberately alter the computer's operations.
Trojan Animals
Anti-Spyware
Antivirus Programs
Malware
40
Devices that use unique personal characteristics such as fingerprints or iris patterns to identify users are called?
Physical Authentication
Biometric Authentication
Personal Detection
DNA Authentication
41
A (n) ________________device is any hardware component that allows you to enter data and instructions into a computer.
Stability
Utility
Output
Input
42
Connecting to someone else's network without the owner's consent is called?
Rogue Wi-Fi Hotspots
Pharming
Piggybacking
Scareware
43
Which icon is a sign of a secure network?
Gear
Key
Padlock
Hammer
44
Using social media is a?
An Invasion Of Privacy.
A Right That You Cannot Be Deprived.
Privilege That Can Be Revoked By The Site.
Free Only To Elite Users.
45
A(n) ____ is a device that connects to the system unit and is controlled by the processor in the computer.
Application
Computer
Peripheral
System
46
Which of the following is a sign of a secure network?
http
https
Rootkit
Key
47
If possible, enable __________ security standard on a router.
C7
AUP
Secure+
WPA2
48
What does the acronym RAM mean?
Read All Memory
Random Access Memory
Run Application Mode
Ready All Machines
49
A good password contains the following:
A Combination Of Uppercase And Lowercase Letters
Less Than 8 Characters
At Least One Dictionary Word
No Numbers Or Symbols
50
Which of the following is the MAC virus security system?
Defender
MacAfee
IOS Gatekeeper
Avast
51
When a hacker steals personal information with the intent to impersonate the victim, this term is called _________.
Identify Theft
Impersonation Theft
Polymorphic Theft
Stealth Theft
52
Wireless routers should always be set to the following security level?
Lowest Setting To Save Power
Highest Setting Possible
Same Setting As The Computing Devices Attached To The Router
Randomly Changed Settings
53
The processor, memory, and storage devices are housed in a box-like case called the _____________.
Logic Unit
System Unit
Central Processing
System Software
54
Which browser has an incognito feature that allows you to surf the web without leaving a trace?
Firefox
Internet Explorer
Chrome
Safari
55
Malware that tries to convince you that your computer is infected by a virus and tries to trick you into buying a fix.
Scareware
Spyware
Web Bugs
Adware
56
Which of the following acts as a locked door on a computer?
Firewall
Spyware
Antivirus Software
DNS Server
57
Programs that coordinate computer resources, provide an interface, and run application are known as
Storage Systems
Utility Programs
Operating Systems
Application Programs
58
What can you place in a name field in LinkedIn?
Your Name And Online Acronym
Your Name Only
Your Name And Lion
A Pseudo Name
59
. Which of following is a worthwhile endeavor concerning recommendations on a professional social media site:
Give Out Recommendations Sparingly.
Send Reminder Messages For Recommendations Until The Person Responds.
Get As Many Recommendations As Possible Even If The Quality Is Mediocre.
Ask For Recommendations Immediately After Completing A Great Project.
60
A virus software that allows the hacker to remotely use that computer. It occurs in one of the following ways EXCEPT.
Visiting A Website
Opening An Email Attachment
Running Antivirus Software
Downloading Media
61
To prevent your computer from getting a virus, you should do all of the following EXCEPT.
Install Antivirus Software
Run Antivirus Software Automatically
Erase Your Hard Drive And Reinstall Software
Run A Full Antivirus Software Scan If You Suspect A Virus
62
Document ________ are the details about a file.
Properties
Facts
Keywords
Themes
63
Both MACs and PCs have the ability to record screen steps. Which of the following is not one of those features?
Ready Boost
Problem Step Recorder
Step Recorder
Screen Recorder Function
64
This term refers to a computer that is controlled by a hacker without the owner's knowledge.
Key Logger
Firewall
White Hat
Zombie
65
What kind of cookie is used for advertising?
History Cookie
1st Party Cookie
Cyber Cookie
3rd Party Cookie
66
Which of the following is NOT true about Rooting?
Is Also Called Jailbreaking On Apple Devices
Allows Users To Use The Same Encrypted Password
Pertains Only To Android Devices
Allows Users To Control All The Functions On Their Device
67
Which is NOT true about the process of cracking your own device and bypassing the limitations placed by the manufacturer
May Allow Leakage Of Passwords.
Void Your Warranty.
Is Only Allowed On Android Devices.
Is Called Jailbreaking.
68
A small text file stored on your computer hard drive that contains data after you visit a website is called a(n) ______.
Cookie
Spam
Spyware
Adware
69
The social media site geared to business professionals, which drives traffic to your sites, and helps find employment.
Twitter
LinkedIn
YouTube
Facebook
70
____ allows accessing of files from any computer with Internet access, allows offsite backup of data.
Cloud Storage
A Usb Drive
A Memory Key
Any Storage Device
71
An IP address is?
A Unique Icon On A Website That Authenticates The Site.
A Unique Number For Each Computer Attached To The Internet.
A Unique Name For Each Website Such As www.weber.edu.
The Verification Of Login Name And Password.
72
A(n)_____ is a collection of computers and devices connected together for sharing information between computer users.
Windows
Processor
Network
Explorer
73
An IP address is a(n)?
An Alternate From For An Email Address.
Links To Cookies.
A List Of All The Website Addresses You've Visited.
Unique Number Assigned For Each Computer Attached To The Internet.
