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Semester 1 Final 2016
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1
The combination of the BIOS chip and software is often referred to as
DATA
CPU
firmware
RAM
2
List the BOOT Sequence
OS--BOOT--POST--CPU--POWER
OS--POWER--CPU--POST--BOOT
BOOT--OS--POWER--CPU--POST
POWER_ CPU_ POST__ BOOT __OS
3
Which example illustrates how malware might be concealed?
Hacker redirect the website but is a malicious site.
Botnet of zombies carry personal info to the hacker.
Email is sent with an antivirus update, but is spyware.
Attack is launched against public website to block response
4
A byte contains HOW MANY bits
four
eight
sixteen
one
5
the metric prefix K represents
1/1000
100
10000
1000
6
The acronym RAM represents?
READY ACCESS MEMORY
RANDOM ACROSS MEMORY
RANDOM ACCESS MEMORY
READ ACROSS MEMORY
7
The physical devices of a PC are called “computer hardware”. A PC program and OS are called PC
HARDWARE
PROGRAM
SOFTWARE
APPLICATION
8
Which type of attack allows an attacker to use a brute force approach?
to build a botnet of zombies
denial of service
password cracking
social engineering
9
The most typical connector used with UTP is?
c. JACK-45
RJ-45
NONE
RJ-11
10
What is an electronic device that performs complex task sat high speed and with great accuracy?
RAM
COMPUTER
CHIP
MOTHERBOARD
11
A group of interconnected PC’s which can communicate with each other and share resources
Application
Network
Computer
MODEM
12
Thousands of tiny electronic circuits contained in a single small part is called a
parcel, control deviced) section, internal device
section, large scale circuit
section, internal device
chip, integrated circuit **
13
What is the group of parts that make up the computer system and that can be seen and touched?
HARDDISK
HARDWARE
SOFTWARE
PC
14
An interface on a computer to which you can connect a device.
RJ45
PORT
MODEM
JACK
15
he acronym ROM represents?
RANDOM ONLY MEMORY
READ ONLY MEMORY
READ ON MEMORY
READ OUT MEMORY
16
WHAT IS MS. HASSAN'S FAVORITE COLOR?
PINK
PURPLE
BLUE
BROWN
17
Which two characteristics describe a worm?
infects computers by attaching to software code
executes when software is run on a computer
is self-replicating
hides in a dormant state until needed by an attacker
18
hardware or software that prevents hackers from accessing your personal or company data
antivirus
firewall
virus
spyware
19
the brain of computer system
DMA
CMOS
CPU
BIOS
20
Which statement best describes what happens when you erase an account?
You have the option to save the person's profile picture
The person's e-mail if they used Windows Live Mail
Nothing; the account is simply erased
Can save all personal files before deleting the account
21
What is the primary goal of a DoS attack?
prevents target handling additional requests
to scan the data on the target server
to facilitate access to external networks
obtain all addresses in the address within the server
22
You are having difficulty remembering passwords What is the best solution for the user to try?
Create a single strong password to be used on all accounts
Write the passwords down and place them out of sight.
Save the passwords in a centralized password manager program
Share the passwords with the network administrator/ PC tech
23
A device that enables a computer to transmit data over, for example, telephone or cable lines.
ATT
CABLE
ROUTER
MODEM
24
malicious executable code that can be attached to legitimate programs.
MALWARE
SPYWARE
ADWARE
VIRUS
25
Which technology can prevent malicious software from monitoring user activities
ANTISPYWARE
PASSWORD MANAGER
DATA ENCRYPTION
FIREWALL
26
Main printed circuit board that connects all the major components of a computer.
ALL OF THE ABOVE
Chip
MOTHERBOARD
CPU
27
Convert Decimal 255 to Binary
0000 0000
1111 0000
0000 1111
1111 1111
28
malware that carries out malicious operations while appearing to have a desired function.
pretexting
man-in-the-middle (MitM)
Trojan horse
worms
29
A byte contains how many bits?
4
8
5
16
30
The acronym POST represents
portable output system timing
power output system test
power on self test
parallel output system timing
31
How can you make a secure password?
use special characters, such as ! @ # $ % ^ & * ( )
All of the above
Do not use computer names or account names.
Do not use common misspellings of dictionary words.
32
What do you call the area of the computer that holds instructions and information you give it
MOTHERBOARD
PC
MEMORY
CHIP
33
data is being stored on a local hard disk, which would secure the data from unauthorized access
DATA ENCRYPTION
DELETION OF SENSITIVE FILES
TWO FACTOR AUTHENTICATION
A DUPLICATE HARD COPY
34
What is Ransomware?
PC system captive, encrypting data,til a payment is made
malware that modify OS to allow unauthorized remote access
malware that carries out malicious operations
modify user privileges, system files and system forensics
35
The acronym USB represents
universal serial unit
UNIX serial byte
UNIX system bus
universal serial bus
36
The metric prefix M represents
millionth
million
billionth
billion
37
Which type of memory requires constant refreshing?
Dynamic
CMOS
PROM
BIOS
38
Primary output device.
SPEAKER
MONITOR
KEYBOARD
PRINTER
39
01011100 is an example of a
bit
nibble
megabyte
byte
40
What is the primary goal of a DoS attack?
facilitate access to external networks
obtain all addresses in the address book within the server
prevent target server from handling additional requests
scan the data on the target server
41
The largest and most well-known example of a WAN is the
WEB
LAN
NETWORK
INTERNET
42
Primary storage is also
ROM
DDRAM
SDRAM
RAM
43
The hexadecimal (HEX) number system uses
same numbers as the decimal system
ASCII codes
numbers 0-9 and letters A-F
only ones and Zeros
44
Digital data are often represented
ones, zeros
colors, shapes
frequency, amplitude
numbers, text
45
Which of the following are examples of data?
All of the above
a series of numbers and text
a pictured
musical tones
46
BIOS is an acronym for
binary input/output system
buffered integer output system
basic interrupt output system
basic input/output system
47
use of a generic fraudulent email that appears to be sent by a legitimate source.
WHOIS
vulnerability exploitation
PHISING
spear phishing
48
In what way are zombies used in security attacks?
group of machines to learn which services are running.
They are infected machines that carry out a DDoS attack.
target specific individuals to gain information.
maliciously formed code
49
WHAT IS THE CLASSROOM NUMBER OF THIS CLASS?
A112
A110
A120
A113
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You can modify Windows and have access to all the options needed to control the computer
Search
Windows
Desk Top
Control Panel
