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WRS Information Literacy and Info Security
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If you receive an email from a client accusing you of not doing your job, it is best to ____________________.
not respond to the email.
respond immediately.
forward the email to others and warn them about this client.
cool off and then call the client to discuss the situation calmly.
2
Locating information efficiently, evaluates the credibility of sources and facts, and uses information effectively is __
Information literacy
Job-Specific technology
Information technology
Information security
3
Ashley received email from unknown sender asking for her login to the company's internal system. She should:
Immediately change her password as a precaution.
Forward email to the IT dept and not click links/provide any information.
Ignore the email as it's likely just spam.
Reply to the email asking for more information about the sender.
4
When posting on social networking sites, you should:
Be cautious because the government screens for offensive or annoying posts.
Not worry about it, because you can do anything you want on your own time
Post anything you want, because of your right to privacy
Be cautious because businesses sometimes look at employee posts.
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Annie is having trouble connecting to the company's Wi-Fi on her laptop. Caleb suggests she first tries:
Calling the IT help desk immediately.
Asking a friend to connect her laptop to the network.
Check if the Wi-Fi is enabled on device she's on the correct network
Restarting her computer multiple times.
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Software intended to damage or disable other computer systems is:
subscriber line.
malware.
firewall.
WiFi.
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Chloe needs to present data visually during a meeting. Which type of software would be for creating charts and graphs?
Microsoft Word or Google Docs
A spreadsheet program like Microsoft Excel or Google Sheets
an email client
a text editor
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Which of the following is the BEST description of SPAM?
an application for smart phones
an unsolicited e-mail message or advertisement
an unsecured URL address
a secure protocol application for websites
9
Noah accidently deletes a file. What is the first place he should check to try and recover the file?
desktop recycle bin or trash folder
the printer queue
computer's BIOS settings
internet search history
10
Sofie is learning a CAD software program for design work. What is the most effective way for Sofie to become proficient?
avoiding using the software until she feels completely ready
asking her colleagues to do the work for her
only reading the user manual
Practicing regularly with tutorials and real projects.
11
Which three things should you consider when evaluating a website?
Source, purpose, and how current
Layout, Graphics and Publisher
Language, traffic, and popularity
Navigation, structure and forma
12
Lisa needs a document stored on the company's network drive working from home. What does she need to access it securely?
A public Wi-Fi connection without security measures
A virtual private network (VPN).
A USB drive that she left at the office
A personal email address
13
Ty is operating a laser cutting machine in a facility. What is the most critical safety precaution Ty must take?
Ensure proper ventilation and wear personal protective (PPE) like glasses
Leaving the machine unattended for short periods.
Wearing headphones to listen to music.
Increasing power settings to speed up the cutting process
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Primary Sources are first-hand accounts of a topic; secondary sources are one step removed from primary source.
None of the above
A unalterated photograph of an event is a Primary source
A unalterated photograph of an event is a Tertiary source
A unalterated photograph of an event is a Secondary source
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Which of the following is the MOST credible Internet source for research?
a peer-reviewed blog or trade/industry magazine
a political advertisement video
a web discussion forum
a private social network (media) page
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To determine if a website has current information, you should check_____.
How the site is organized
When the site was last updated
The website address
How many other sites are listed
17
Layla is using a specific machine in a textile factory. She notices a safety guard is loose. What should she do?
Immediately stop using the machine and report the issue to her supervisor
continue to use the machine and report it at end of the shift
attempt to fix the guard herself without proper training
ignore the loose guard if the machine is still functioning
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You should always use good “netiquette” when using a computer for work. A good example of ‘netiquette’ is:
Using capital letters for all work emails
Being polite by using professional language in emails and texts
Letting emails sit unanswered for a couple of days
Sending aggressive emails
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How can you BEST reflect expert opinions in your research that support your opinions on a topic?
Accurately describe your opinions based on your influences.
Provide a list of documents that helped create your beliefs.
Use a quotation as the main thesis or idea of your argument.
Quote directly from the expert's words, citing the source.
20
Which of these vocabulary words is a synonym for the word
credible
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bias
reliable
corroborate
impartial
21
Jim wants to ensure all company computers are protected from viruses and malware. What type of software is essential?
a presentation software like Google Slides or MS Powerpoint
Anti-virus and anti-malware
A spreadsheet program like Microsoft Excel or Google Sheets
a word processor like Google Docs or Microsoft Word
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One of the easiest ways to prove the credibility of a source is to look at the ending of the URL/web address. Which of
Which of these two domain names can you trust the most? com AND .biz
Which of these two domain names can you trust the most? .org AND .mil
Which of these two domain names can you trust the most? .com AND .net
Which of these two domain names can you trust the most? .edu AND .gov
