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1
What helps locate cable end points?
tone generator
Toner probe
LED screens
Cable tester
2
Which of these can be tracked?
1 & 4
IP Addresses
Identity Fraud
Browser History
3
In the decimal system, what do we do to get to 10 when the number system is only 0-9?
Reset the first column to 0 and increase the next column by 2
Reset the first column to 0 and increase the next column by 1
Reset the first column to 0 and do nothing
Reset the first column to 0 and increase the next column by 4
4
How many bits are in a byte?
256 bits
120 bits
8 bits
6 bits
5
Which of these is good for empowering yourself with tech knowledge?
Continuous learning about technology is key to digital safety
Understanding your devices is crucial in today's digital world
None of the above
Knowledge helps protect you, your data, and your organization
6
What is becoming increasingly important across all fields?
Hiring people
IS skills
IT skills
CS skills
7
What is storage?
It's the brain of your device
It's how you interact with your device
It's how your device communicates to you
It remembers information
8
What do direct and indirect PII have in common?
None of the above
Both use extremely private info
Both use basic info
Both are valuable & need protection
9
What do all computers use for all opperations?
Hexadecimal
None of the above
Binary
Decimal
10
What does GDPR stand for?
None of the above
General Data Protection Regulation
Garbage Data Protection Regulation
General Detention Privacy Regrets
11
What type of topology is this?
Bus
Tree
Mesh
Star
12
What is the only weakness in the Caesar Shift?
only 4 possible shifts
only 30 possible shifts
only 25 possible shifts
only 128 possible shifts
13
What can modern CPUs handle simultaneously?
Multiple tasks
Everything
Vertain apps
Nothing
14
Which of these is considered indirect PII?
SSN
Passport Number
Age
Insurance Number
15
What are the two types of data that need encryption?
High-priority and medium-priority
High-priority and low-priority
Medium-priority and low-priority
None of the above
16
What are some examples of modern careers that rely heavily on technology?
Retail, hospitality, and government
Retail, hospitality, and online networking
Hospitality, government, and online networking
Retail, government, and online networking
17
Why do we use the decimal system
Because that's how we were always taught
None of the above
Because it's intuitive
Because it's understood
18
What used to be the only input option?
Microphone
Keyboard
Mouse
Touchscreen
19
What is the difference between online shopping and in-store shopping?
Online shopping collects more data
In-store shopping collects more data
Nothing, they both collect extensive data
Nothing, neither collect extensive data
20
What does ISP stand for?
Intensive Supervision Program
None of the above
Individual Service Plan
Internet Service Provider
21
What is important to remember about being a digital citizen?
You can leave at any time
It's only within your country
It's global
It's not important
22
Which of these contributes to being an online advocate?
Support others who are being targeted online
Promote negative energy
Letting harmful and inappropriate behavior continue
Standing up for what's wrong
23
What is hard drive used for?
Hard drive is for long-term use
Hard drive is not used for anything
Hard-drive is used for short-term use
Hard drive is the storage
24
When did keyboards arrive?
1980s
1970s
1800s
1957
25
What does "ubiquity" mean?
Becoming more important in an ever-changing world
Rare
Common
Uncommon
26
What is the short-name for the Central Processing Unit?
SSD
CPU
RAM
HDD
27
How would you describe a tablet?
A mini-computer with a touchscreen and no keyboard
A mini-computer with no touchscreen, but a keyboard
All of the above
A mini-computer with no touchscreen and no keyboard
28
How could cybercriminals connect to you?
Via a number you know
Via texting and phishing emails
Via phishing emails and fake phone calls
All the above
29
Most email services don't automatically encrypt messages.
False
True
30
What are data brokers?
People who sell your data
People who protect your data
People who collect, organize, & sell your data
People who collect your data
31
What did early computers use to represent bit?
none of the above
light bulbs
more computers
vacuum tubes
32
Why do companies collect & analyze data?
To decrease profits
To increase more products
To increase profits
To make you scared
33
What is a way to protect yourself online?
Give out your password
Give out your information freely
Learn tools and practices to protect yourself
Copywriting
34
What are some examples of communication methods?
Video calls and texting
Texting and Apple Sign-In
Video calls and Zooms
Google Meets and contacts
35
What is the most important thing to know when learning about tech knowledge?
The impact you have grows without access
Lack of knowledge can have serious consequences in certain situations
Not understanding your devices can lead to more than just an inconvenience
The lack of knowledge can help you
36
What is the computing cycle?
It's how you control your device
It's how your device understands and executes your commands
It's how your device does not understand but executes your commands
It's how your device understands but does not execute your commands
37
What do websites prefer you to do?
Accept only essential cookies
Accept partial cookies
Accept all cookies
Accept no cookies
38
What is key for success in technology?
Adaptability
Problem-solving skills
Critical thinking
Ability to learn new things
39
What is communication doing?
Communication is changing the landscape
Communication is happening all around
Communication is making people get cocky
Communication is making the world a better place
40
In 2014, a fake Twitter account posed as a U.S. congressman, gained 5k followers, and fooled news media.
False
True
41
When a support ticket revealed the manager's computer was running slowly, what was found?
The computer was hosting a government-approved website
The computer was hosting an illicit website due to malware
The computer was sending an email that ended up making the computer slow
Nothing was wrong, just being slow
42
What does PAN stand for?
Primary Account Number
Patient Access Network
Personel Action Notice
Personal Area Networks
43
Which of these is considered monetizing your data?
Filling out surveys
Filling out surveys & earning rewards (2 & 4)
None of the above
Earning rewards
44
What percent of countries have data protection laws?
75&
65%
55%
85%
45
Which of these should you consider when choosing the right device for you?
Upgradability
Functionality
Portability
All of the above
46
Where is the hard drive found?
The smartboard
The motherboard
The mother device
The great board
47
In hexadecimal, once we get to 9, what do we do with the other numbers?
Use more numbers
None of the above
Use numbers 1 and 0
Use letters A-F
48
What is a bit?
Smallest unit of data in computing
Smallest unit of data
Combination of binary and digit
Smallest computer
49
Why does data help customers?
Improve customer experiences
Improve personal services
3 & 4
Improves customer services
50
What does lowercase "b" always represent?
bits
bytes
megabytes
kilobytes
51
How does AI learn from our data?
1 &3
All the above
They can learn from social media posts, news, sites, & images
AI models gather information from across the internet
52
Which of these is both an input and an output?
Touchscreen
Mouse
Microphone
Keyboard
53
Why are some search engines different?
They cost tons of money
They protect your data
They use your data differently
They store your info
54
What are some examples of mobile devices?
land-line phones & tablets
Tablets, smartwatches, smartphones, land-line phones, & regular watches
Regular watch & smartwatch
smartphones & tablets
55
What should yo consider when using an IoT device?
2. 3 &4
3. Potential risks
1. Nothing
4. Getting Hacked
56
What human part is the motherboard most like?
Head
Legs
Spine
Feet
57
What is a digital citizen?
A citizen of your family
A citizen of your birth country
A citizen of the online world
A citizen of the land
58
What are SSDs?
Solid State Drives that help your computer
Solid State Drive is also known as the Speed Demons of Storage
Solid State Drives that use RAM
Solid State Drives that are no longer accessible
59
What is processing?
It's how you interact with your device
It remembers information
It's the brain of your device
It's how your device communicates to you
60
What is a load balancer?
Prevent any single server from becoming overwhelmed
Improves application responsiveness and availability
Can perform health checks on servers to route traffic efficiently
Distribute network traffic across multiple servers
61
What type of topology is this?
Star
Mesh
Bus
Tree
62
How has transportation changed the world?
It has changed the world by becoming slower
It has not changed the world at all
It has changed the world by making month-long journeys now hour-long
It has changed the world by becoming faster
63
When did the mouse appear?
1980s
1800s
1957
1970s
64
What is the input?
It's how your device communicates to you
It's the brain of your device
It remembers information
It's how you interact with your device
65
What is important to remember when being online?
People can understand you
People know what you mean and what tone you use
Content can be misinterpreted
Content is reasonable
66
Why is unicode more helpful in computers than ASCII?
ASCII is better than Unicode
Unicode supports all languages and emojis
B & D
None of the above
67
What is a way to be responsible on the online world?
Be a bully
Treat each other's content with respect
Follow the worst practices of communication
Contribute harsh words
68
What is highly valued in technology?
Adaptability
Critical thinking
Ability to learn new things
Problem-solving skills
69
Which of these is considered a benefit of data sharing?
Identity fraud
Targeted marketing
A & B
Personalized experiences
70
Which of these is considered direct PII?
Social Security Number
Insurance Number
Passport Number
All the above
71
What is the correct order from smallest to largest?
terabyte, gigabyte, megabyte, kilobyte, byte, bit
bit, byte, kilobyte, megabyte, gigabyte, terabyte
byte, bit, megabyte, kilobyte, gigabyte, terabyte
terabyte
72
What connects to a PAN?
wireless speakers
car connectivity
mobile devices to earbuds
All the above
73
What did microphones do?
Made talk-to-text possible
Writing directly on the screen
Made life harder
Used precise control for laptops
74
Which of these is like encryption?
having a secret language between family
Speaking a different language
having a secret language between friends
all of the above
75
In how much time can a smartphone encrypt a message?
milliseconds
minutes
seconds
hours
76
Which of these is a part of embracing opportunities of digital citizenship?
Digital citizenship expands your horizons
Learn to use tools responsibly
Taking advantage of the opportunities the digital world offers
Make smart choices in your online interactions
77
What are some professions that have diappeared?
Blacksmiths and sign painters
Network engineers and social media influencers
Tech managers
Cybersecurity and Data analysts
78
What does the computing cycle constantly do while you use your device?
Repeats
Does the output
Nothing
Everything
79
What does distance no longer stop us from connecting with?
Businesses and schools
Businesses, schools, and social reasons
Social reasons and businesses
Schools and social reasons
80
What does DHCP stand for?
Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol
Dynamic Configuration Protocol
Dynamic Host Protocol
Dynamic Hyper Configuration Protocol
81
What is a computer network?
A group of phone systems connected to share info.
A group of computer systems connected to share info.
A group of computers and phones connected as a system to share info.
None of the above
82
What does PII stand for?
Personally Identifiable Information
Personal Information Identifiable
Protection of Identifiable Information
Protection against Identity
83
Which of these signs of encryption in daily
end-to-end encryption
HTTPS addresses
padlock symbol in brower
all the above
84
What are the two types of data?
Data in rest and Data stored
Data in transit and Data moving
Data multiplied and Data storage
Data in rest and Data in transit
85
What are the 2 main standards for wire arrangement in connectors?
T568D & T568A
T568C & T568D
T568B & T568C
T568A & T568B
86
What is RAM used for?
RAM is used for short-term use
RAM is used for long-term use
RAM is permanent
RAM is not used for anything
87
What is 255 in binary?
01010101
00000110
01101101
11111111
88
What are examples of an input?
Keyboard, mouse, touchscreen, VR headsets, printers
Touchscreen, speakers, monitors, displays, keyboard
Keyboard, mouse, video game controller, touchscreen, microphone
Keyboard, mouse, video game controller, speakers, printers
89
What remains crucial in an ever-changing world?
Adaptability
Critical thinking
Problem-solving skills
Ability to learn new things
90
Which of these should you do when using cookies?
Accept essential cookies
Accept all or only essential cookies
Accept none
Accept all
91
What is the weakness in breaking number encryptions?
Only 2678bit possible encryptions
Only 2346bit possible encryptions
Only 29000bit encryption
Only 2128 bit encryption
92
What does 5G promise?
B &C
None of the above
Faster speeds
Lower latency
93
What does RJ-45 stand for?
Rio de Janerio
Registered Jack
Restorative Justice
Radio Jockey
94
Which of these is considered a risk of data sharing?
Targeted marketing
Identity Fraud
Financial Troubles
A & C
95
What are cookies?
spy tools used to track where you're at
Small text files stored on your device
Big text files stored on your device
Food
96
Which of these should you do to take control online?
Review platform privacy policies
All the above
Use available privacy tools
Monitor your activity regularly
97
What is RAM?
The Cloud
Hard drive
Random Access Memory
Solid state drives
98
How many people use social media platforms worldwide?
5 trillion
5 billion
5 thousand
5 million
99
What are the 4 steps in the computing cycle, and in the right order?
Output, Storage, Processing, Input
Input, Processing, Storage, Output
Input, Storage, Output, Processing
Storage, Processing, Output, Input
100
What does "IoT" stand for and when did the widespread begin?
Internet of Things & the early 2010s
Internet of Things & early 2000s
Internet of Things & the early 1800s
Internet of Things and early 1900s
101
What are some examples of traditional jobs that now incorporate digital tools?
Teachers, librarians, and janitors
Librarians, doctors, construction workers
Teachers, nurses, and librarians
Teachers, doctors, and librarians
102
What does an ethernet cable contain?
4 wires in 8 twisted pairs
All the above
None of the above
8 wires in 4 twisted pairs
103
What is a DDoS?
Distribution of services
Denial of Service
Distributed Denial of Service
Service of Denial Distributed
104
Julius Caesar needed to send secret battle plans to his generals so he encrypted the message.
True
False
105
What does DHCP do?
Automatically assigns CS addresses to devices
Upload IS addresses to devices
Automatically assigns IT addresses to devices
Automatically assigns IP addresses to devices
106
Why do companies collect data?
To commit identity theft
To offer products
To find patterns in your behavior (online)
To produce personalized ads
107
What are desktop computers designed for?
stationary use
hosting websites
portability
gaming
108
How does IoT help healthcare people?
The information doesn't help
The information of the patient gets sent directly to healthcare providers
The information of the patient gets sent directly to their friends
The information gets sent to the patient
109
What happened when an employee brought a personal router to improve Wi-fi signal?
Nothing
Disrupted their own network
Disrupted the entire organization's network
Using personal internet
110
What are ethics?
Morals and lessons and beliefs and themes
Lessons and themes
Morals and lessons
Morals and themes
111
How does IoT help with cars?
Connected cars send maintenance information to the owner's phone
IoT doesn't help with cars
Connected cars send positive things to the owner's phone
Connected cars send insults to the owner's phone
112
What is more important now than ever?
Ability to learn new things
Adaptability
Problem-solving skills
Critical thinking
113
What is port 587 for?
incoming mail
messaging
email
phone
114
Which of these is an example of a passphrase?
Password
123456
Qwerty
ILovePizzaWith3ExtraToppings!
115
What is virtual memory used for?
Uses the RAM to supplement the hard drive
Is the RAM
Is the hard drive
Uses hard drive space to supplement the RAM
116
What should you do when your password gets leaked?
Change your appearance
Change your password
Change your profile
All the above
117
What do cookie policies do?
Track your data
All the above
Explain how your data will be used
Personalize your data
118
Which of these does data licensing agreements determinw?
None of the above
Usage rights
Ownership & usage rights (2 & 3)
Ownership
119
What should you consider instead of sharing passwords?
Setting up a private account to secretly share passwords
Setting up privavcy users
Setting up a public account to share passwords
Setting up authorized users
120
What is a wearable device?
Devices you can attach to your body
Devices that work best when connected to smartphones
Devices used for on-the-go use
None of the above
121
If every IPv4 address is 32 bits long, broken into 4 "octets" with each 8 bits, what are the smallest and largest units?
0-255
0-256
255-0
0-250
122
What is GIGO?
Get one, buy one
Garbage in, Garbage Out
Garbage Out, Garbage In
Buy one, get one free
123
What does ASCII stand for?
American Standard Code for Information Interchange
None of the above
American Standard Code for International Information
American Standard Code for Interchange Information
124
What are some examples of apps for the cloud?
Google Drive
iCloud
All of these
Dropbox
125
What has changed how we consume media?
Digital cameras
Entertainment
Streaming services
PANs
126
When do you report inappropriate behavior?
Immediately
Never
Rarely
Only after it gets really bad
127
When did GIGO come out?
1800s
1980s
1957
1970s
128
What are some new careers that have emerged?
Social media influencers and network engineers
News directors and network engineers
Network engineers and sign painters
Social media influencers and blacksmiths
129
What type of topology is this?
Bus
Star
Mesh
Tree
130
What do all computing devices contain?
GPU, memory, CPU
GPU, motherboard, processer, & storage
motherboard, processer, & storage
CPU, GPU, motherboard
131
What does binary represent?
All of the above
true/false
on/of
yes/no
132
What does twisting the cable reduce?
nothing
solid colors
interference
changing
133
Is security not as important when IoT devices are connected?
No, it's still important, just not as much
No, it's still important
Yes, it's not as important
No, it's still important, we just don't have to worry about IoT devices
134
What type of topology is this?
Mesh
Tree
Star
Bus
135
What does CDN stand for?
Controlled Dangerous Substances
Coding Sequence
Credit Default Swamp
Content Delivery Networks
136
What does fiber use?
Light & Sand
None of the above
Glass & Light
Sand & Glass
137
What does the CPU work with?
Apps
Operating systems
Nothing
Operating systems and apps
138
In 2024, German military officials held a video call. Russian eavesdropper joined leaked sensitive information.
False
True
139
What is output?
It's how your device communicates to you
It's the brain of your device
It's how you interact with your device
It remembers information
140
What has become more sophisticated?
Data analysis and tech jobs
Data analysis and engineers
Data analysis and performance tracking
Performance tracking and engineers
141
What is the difference between instant messaging & SMS?
SMS travels over cellular networks as to where instant messaging does not
SMS offer end-to-end encryption as to where Instant messaging does not
Instant messaging offers end-to-end encryption as to where SMS does not
None of the above
142
What does encryption protect?
text messages
all the above
social media accounts
banking information
143
What bridges the gap between humans and computers?
Hexadecimal
Decimal
None of the above
Binary
144
What does the discovery due to malware emphasize?
The importance of careful link-clicking and cybersecurity
There is no emphasis
The importance of cybersecurity
The importance of careful link-clicking
145
What are the two main types of storage?
Hard drive
RAM
Cloud
RAM and hard drive
146
With a 5-letter shift, what does KHOOR mean?
JERKY
LISTS
QUICK
HELLO
147
What type of topology is this?
Daisy Chain
Tree
P2P
Hybrid
