What is the difference between a modern and older VR system?

modern show video instead of still images

How do computer viruses work?

make tons of copies of themselves and cause problems

What does Smart home technology allow you to do?

automate tasks around the house

What does a bank represent?

centralized way of controlling money

How did the Virtuality system work?

Players sat in pods with headsets

What happened with the Argus II eye implant?

code wasn't updated so it stopped working

Which is a disadvantage of IoT?

won't work if internet goes off

What is a cyber attack?

when someone tries to steal your info online

What is cryptocurrency?

digital currency with a shared ledger

With cryptocurrency, what happens to a block that is rejected?

becomes orphan block and goes back to the start

using links to put malware on a computer

How is blockchain a secure method for storing information?

data cannot be changed once it is approved

What is the price range for a VR set?

several hundred to more than a thousand dollars

What is a ransomware attack?

when hackers ask for money in return for your info

In a VR headset, what do gyroscopes do?

let the system know which was the head is pointing

What is cryptography?

protecting information using mathematics

the technology behind cryptocurrency

What does antivirus software do?

makes it hard for a virus to infect your device

The company Osso launched a VR system. What did it do?

allowed surgeons to practice dangerous surgeries

brain understands distance from different images of each eye

tells devices what to do and how

What does the communication hardware in an IoT device do?

transmits info to a central hub

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1
What is the difference between a modern and older VR system?
modern no longer include a headset
modern show video instead of still images
modern have better quality graphics
mordern use still images instead of videos
2
How do computer viruses work?
spread by deleting information from your computer
delete passwords from different computers
all of the above
make tons of copies of themselves and cause problems
3
What does Smart home technology allow you to do?
collect data about your house
automate tasks around the house
protect devices in your home from cyber attacks
have wifi all over your home
4
Updates often fix...
security holes
none of the above
glitches in your computer
malware on your device
5
Your school computer has enough power to come up with a correct nonce very quickly.
TRUE
FALSE
6
What can Smart shoes do?
prevent odour
track foot pressure
tie your laces
collect data about your body temperature
7
What is the name of the VR system that Nintendo released in 1995?
Virtual World
Game Boy
Virtual Boy
Nintendo VR
8
What is cybersecurity all about?
keeping online stuff safe
protecting website from people who want to steal
connecting your device to safe places
stealing information
9
What does a bank represent?
decentralized system of keeping money
a digital money system
centralized way of controlling money
a way to get your hand son cryptocurrency
10
Which information described malware?
used to steal your stuff
all of the above
computer viruses
computer programs
11
What did NASA use VR technology for?
visualizing space
exploring the moon
developing video games
training astronauts
12
How did the Virtuality system work?
Players hooked up to wires on their head and arms
Players plugged a controller into a special machine
Players sat in pods with headsets
Players placed their faces in a machine
13
What happened with the Argus II eye implant?
code wasn't updated so it stopped working
personal information was stolen
the sensors stopped working
the central hub malfunctioned so it stopped working
14
What could the wearer explor with the first VR headset?
a virtual school
the entire globe
a virtual continent
a virtual room
15
Where can you buy cryptocurrency?
on your bank's website
at any retailer
at a foreign money exchange store
through Paypal
16
Who wrote a story with a house similar to a Smart home?
Charles Dickens
Steve Jobs
Elon Musk
Ray Bradbury
17
Bitcoin supply is...
limited
unlimited
overflowing
rare
18
Which is the most familiar stereoscope?
Virtuosity
View-Master
Virtual Boy
Stereomaster
19
Which is a disadvantage of IoT?
won't work if internet goes off
information can easily be lost
makes tasks for difficult
device often needs reprogramming
20
What is a cyber attack?
when your password is put on a website
when cyber bullies attack people online
when someone tries to steal your info online
when computers are not safe on wifi
21
What is cryptocurrency?
digital currency where transations are not checked
digital currency that the bank can control
digital currency with a shared ledger
digital currency with a centralized system
22
How can wearables improve people's lives?
alrt police if someone with Alzheimer's has wandered
monitor heart rate and send info to doctor
all of the above
contact ambulance if someone falls
23
What ability does every Internet of Things device have?
Answer 1 and 2
transfer data
receive data
download apps
24
Blockchair is used to protect other types of digital data.
FALSE
TRUE
25
With cryptocurrency, what happens to a block that is rejected?
the block is fixed
becomes highlighted and sent to the police
becomes orphan block and goes back to the start
removed from the system and destroyed
26
Places use SHA-256 to verify...
products
code
usernames
identities
27
What do we call someone who steals info by breaking into computer networks?
cyber attackers
hacker
cyber breachers
fradulent hacks
28
What is clickbait?
downloading a virus
clicking on dangerous files on your computer
getting people to keep watching your videos
using links to put malware on a computer
29
Which is an example of phishing?
downloading malware onto your computer
making many copies of a virus
stealing your diary
pretending to be your bank
30
How is blockchain a secure method for storing information?
data cannot be changed once it is approved
nodes never have to agree on valid data
no hackers can break the secure code
many blocks are rejected if there's too much currency
31
Which companies have started training front-line employees using VR?
FedEx and Loblaws
Nintendo and Playstation
WalMart and FedEx
World Health Organization
32
Which jobs use VR for training?
takign care of wind turbines
welding
working on an oil rig
all of the above
33
What is the price range for a VR set?
fifty to a hundred dollars
several hundred to more than a thousand dollars
one thousand to ten thousand dollars
ten thousand to twenty thousand dollars
34
What is a ransomware attack?
when your information is given to other companies
when you need to pay for more security on your computer
when hackers ask for money in return for your info
when hackers are violent
35
In a VR headset, what do gyroscopes do?
allow the headset to display depth
let the system know which was the head is pointing
connect to real life maps to place the user in the world
measure distance
36
What is cryptography?
protecting information using mathematics
code used to protect cryptocurrency
writing code to protect the bank
the website for cryptocurrency
37
Only the government is responsible for keeping your information safe.
FALSE
TRUE
38
What is blockchain?
chains that connect blocks of digital coins
the technology behind cryptocurrency
a virus that infects your computer
a form of cyber attack
39
What does antivirus software do?
makes it completely impossible for your to get a virus
deleted dangerous files from your computer
makes it hard for a virus to infect your device
changes your password to make them stronger
40
How does cryotocurrency relate to climate change?
requires a lot of electricity
all of the above
uses many computers
produces a large amount of greenhouse gases
41
When mining Bitcoin, what does the first miner to guess the correct nonce get?
all of the above
payment in the form of Bitcoin
closes the block
validates the transaction
42
IoT devices are easy to repair on your own.
FALSE
TRUE
43
An Internet of Things device is also know as a...
Apple Watch
Wifi device
Internet Device
Smart device
44
VR was used to train people for which types of jobs?
difficult
dangerous
rare
exciting
45
The company Osso launched a VR system. What did it do?
allowed people to experience working in a hospital
allowed users to fly a plane
all of the above
allowed surgeons to practice dangerous surgeries
46
What is stereopsis?
brain unable to understand distance between objects
brain understands distance from different images of each eye
brain being able to see similar images in both eyes
brain understanding sound and sight
47
What is firmware?
spyware that can get onto a smart device
tells devices what to do and how
security programs
all the code for a program
48
What does the communication hardware in an IoT device do?
transmits info to a central hub
transmits internet throughout the device
sends information to the sensors
checks to ensure the device is working properly
49
Who incided the first VR headset?
Ivan Sutherland
Imad Sotherground
Ivan Howard
Vim Realiti
50
When it comes to cryptocurrency, what is a hash?
information included in the header of a block
a digtal signature
all of the above
unique set of numbers and letters
51
A strong password can protect your from hackers.
FALSE
TRUE
52
Nowadays. VR systems are cheaper because the video game industry has shown renewed interest.
TRUE
FALSE
53
Which country considers cryptocurrency to be legally acceptable?
El Salvador
Canada
Mexico
England
54
What is spatial audio?
adjusting volume to make something sound closer/farther
volume in each simulates sounds from different directions
all of the above
helps the brain process images and direction
55
Which system in an IoT can wear out?
user interface
none of these parts
central hub
sensors
56
When did the Virtuality system come to video game arcades?
1990
1991
2000
2001
57
The SHA-256 hash generator creates string that can be decoded.
TRUE
FALSE
58
When it comes to cryptocurrency, how do nodes decide whethere data is valid in a block?
they create complicated mathematical codes
they vote
they send messages to everyone
they look for red flags in the transaction
59
When it comes to approving a cryptocurrency transaction, what is a node?
a network of wifi connections
an open block that needs approval
any computer that reviews a transaction in an open block
the central sysem that overseens crytocurrency
60
What is the Internet of Things?
all objects that can be purchased on the internet
another word for the world wide web
when things can connect with other things and networks using the Internet
another word for a wifi connection
61
Humans have sensors.
FALSE
TRUE
62
When is World Backup day?
April 10th
March 30th
March 31st
there is no such thing
63
What does it mean to be a decentralized system?
everyone makes sure the ledger is accurate
there is no organization in the middle
everyone keeps the ledger safe
all of the above
64
With Bitcoin, why is it impossible to change the ledger?
info is encrypted with cryptography
password protected
no one has access
only the founder has access
65
What does a cryptocurrency miner do to check a block?
looks at the hash
combines list of transactions with the nonce
creates a new nonce
makes new math equations
66
Who dreamed up the system of Bitcoin?
Nakamoto Satsh
Sashimi Nakamoto
Satoshi Nakamoto
Sasha Nakamoto
67
When did the term "virtual reality" become associated with immersive environments?
1980s
2000
1960s
1990s
68
Buttons allow you to move your head around to see every direction of the virtual world.
FALSE
TRUE
69
Bitcon has collectable coins.
TRUE
FALSE
70
Bitcoin was the first company to...
first peer-to-peer version of cybersecurity
allow peer-to-peer transactions without a bank
to create a digital bank
create printable money
71
VR systems can help with climate change when it comes to travelling.
TRUE
FALSE
72
Money moves more quickly with cryptocurrency.
FALSE
TRUE
73
What is the name of the system this first VR used?
3D coding
panorama
stereoscopic
audio-video
74
What is vertigo?
feeling dizzy after too much movement
having visions issues after too much movement back and forth
a feeling that you or the world is spinning when you're not
feeling sick after moving up and down
75
What is phishing?
another word for cyber security
ways hackers pretend to be another person
using a fake email address
fake emails
76
Which list of systems is correct for an IoT device?
sensors, UID, user interface
sensors, data processors, camera
sensors, fingerprinting, UID
sensors, fingerprint, camera
77
What type of personal information do people store on the internet?
addresses
social insurance numbers
passwords
all of the above
78
What is like a fingerprint for an IoT device?
data crumbs
communication hardware
sensors
own unique identifier (IUD)
79
Name for putting different images in each eye and blocking out everything else to see depth.
stereoscopy
stereopsis
none of the above
binocular
80
In blockchains, what happens if data in a block changes?
the hash is deleted
the block disappears
a different hash is generated automatically
the block is still approved
81
How did Bitcoin solve the problem of double spending?
encrypted coins
decentralized ledger so everyone can check amounts
moderators to check the ledger
numerous websites checking the transations
82
In a blockchain, what happens if someone has messed with the data?
some nodes will have different information
all the nodes will have the same information
the person will be banned from using cryptocurrency
an alarm system will be set off
83
What does the governent need to do to protect you from hackers?
pass laws against hacking
block systems
control companies
change your passwords
84
Anyone who asks four your password is probably...
trying to help you
a hacker
your bank
the government
85
For Bitcoin, the chains connect only ____ transcations.
approved
open
blocked
unverified
86
Miners will keep trying to guess the nonce until they find one that is...
way below a target line
equal to a target line
equal or less than a set target line
more than a target line
87
In cryptcurrency, what do all blocks contain?
a secure lock
two chains
header with informatiom
a node
88
Backing up your files can help in the case of a ransomware attack.
TRUE
FALSE
89
Smart farming is not environmentally friendly.
TRUE
FALSE
90
When did cryptocurrency first start?
October 31, 2000
October 31, 2020
October 1, 2008
October 31, 2008
91
Which is not a downside of cryptocurrency?
lots of computer power needed
people don't invest in cryptocurrency
the government does not protect cryptocurrency
slow transactions
92
Bitcoin has no value compared to standard national currencies.
FALSE
TRUE
93
More miners means a safer system with less fraud.
TRUE
FALSE
94
When hackers change the language of your infor and ask you to pay to change it back.
locker attack
phishing
encryption attack
ransomware
95
What happened to a user when they used this first VR device?
feel wind
hear sounds
all of the above
experience smells
96
How many transactions can Bitcoin process per second?
50
1 000
24 000
7
97
What is computer vision?
sensors that view the environment
using computers for security
training computers to identify what's in pictures or videos
training computers to troubleshoot
98
Ninetendo was the first gaming company to do what?
make an afforable VR device
invent a VR system
create VR games
make VR available at home
99
How many Bitcoins are there that can be mined?
21 million
50 million
2 million
1 thousand
100
All IoT devices must have acces to ____ in order to function.
computer
the internet
sensors
secure password

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