Computer & Information Security....The Basics Quiz

Question 1

What are the most common types of virus?

Accepted Answer

Scareware, Spyware, Trojans

Question 2

Malware can steal your personal accounts.

Accepted Answer

True

Question 3

What is a good password?

Accepted Answer

P@ssW0rd1

Question 4

Firewalls filter out bad information when searching online.

Accepted Answer

True

Question 5

A virus can rapidly duplicate itself to spread.

Accepted Answer

True

Question 6

Firewalls delete personal data.

Accepted Answer

False

Question 7

What is the easiest way to protect against hackers?

Accepted Answer

Strong Passwords, Turn off your Internet

Question 8

What should you do if you receive a spam email?

Accepted Answer

Ignore it and delete it

Question 9

Where should you back up your data?

Accepted Answer

Memory Stick, Cloud

Question 10

Can an apple mac get a virus?

Accepted Answer

Yes

Question 11

What is a Virus?

Accepted Answer

Malicious code or software

Question 12

How would you remove a virus?

Accepted Answer

Anti-Virus

Question 13

Spyware is installed through advertisements.

Accepted Answer

True

Question 14

How often should you change your password?

Accepted Answer

Three Months

Question 15

What do you need to protect your computer?

Accepted Answer

Firewall, Antivirus

Question 16

You usually know that you have spyware installed on your computer.

Accepted Answer

False

Question 17

Viruses are often attached to files or downloads.

Accepted Answer

True

Question 18

Firewalls protect your computer from websites infected with viruses and malware.

Accepted Answer

True

Question 19

Spyware steals your personal info and tracks what you do online or on your computer.

Accepted Answer

True

Question 20

What is the best conference ever?

Accepted Answer

NCACPA Accounting Educators!

Questions 20