ICT can help students in remote areas by

Providing online education opportunities

Which of the following tasks is typically performed by a Computer Programmer?

Developing and writing software code

Which of the following is a risk management strategy in cybersecurity?

Implementing security patches and updates regularly

What is meant by "vulnerability" in cybersecurity?

A weakness in a system that can be exploited

One negative implication of ICT on businesses is

Higher risk of cybercrime and data breaches

What is the purpose of "multi-factor authentication" (MFA)?

Prompt Users to provide two or more verification factors before accessing.

A network of infected computers controlled by a hacker for malicious use.

A negative effect of ICT on education is

Distraction from studies due to social media and gaming

Malicious software designed to harm or exploit systems

I am a Network Administrator, which of the following best describes my role...

Managing, maintaining computer networks, including the network appliances.

Company J needs to employ a Social Media Specialist. This person would be responsible for..

Managing and optimizing the organization’s social media presence.

Brian applied for the job of Computer Systems Analyst at the tobacco company. Brian would then be responsible for...

Analyzing/ designing solutions to enhance the Company's business process.

A possible negative effect of relying on ICT in healthcare is

Increased risk of cyberattacks on medical systems

ICT in business has enabled companies like the bauxite or sugar industries to

Reduce production costs through automation

When we say "authentication" in cybersecurity, what does that refer to?

The process of verifying the identity of a user, device, or system

Which of the following is an example of a cybersecurity threat to an individual?

Using a public Wi-Fi to access sensitive information without protection

A positive impact of ICT in owing a supermarket is

Efficient management of stocks and sales operations

Which of the following is an example of a cybersecurity vulnerability?

Unpatched/non-updated antivirus software

Which would NOT be considered a cybersecurity threat?

Adopting strong password policies

I am a Network Engineer at Company J. What is my primary responsibility?

Designing, implementing and optimizing computer networks

Which of the following is a positive impact of ICT on the medical field?

Improved accuracy in diagnostics

A negative effect of ICT in GRA business operations, can be

Increased dependence on technology, which can lead to disruptions

Abigail is a Computer Support Specialist’s at company J. Her main responsibility then is to:

Provide technical assistance and support to computer users

What is considered a misuse of a computer at Company X?

Using a computer to access unauthorized data

Which of the following is a positive implication of ICT in classrooms?

Enhancement of interactive learning tools

What is the primary function of a firewall on your network?

To block unauthorized network traffic

Which of the following is a common countermeasure against cyber threats?

Enabling automatic Vendor software updates

What would be computer misuse between the Payroll supervisor and the Admin senior clerk at Company GasOil?

Sharing him/her password with the colleague

This is an example of social engineering.

Clicking on a link in a phishing email

A database Administrator would perform at least this role.

managing & maintain a company's DbMS and data storage

The use of e-commerce in business allows companies to

Reach a global audience and increase sales

What does the term "data breach" refer to?

Unauthorized access to or theft of sensitive information.

One negative impact of ICT on healthcare is

Privacy concerns regarding patient data

What does the term "countermeasure" refer to in cybersecurity?

Security measures designed to mitigate or prevent cyber threats

What is the role of encryption in cybersecurity?

To prevent unauthorized leaking of data by making it an unreadable format

In the healthcare field, ICT can improve patient care by

Allowing access to real-time patient information

In education, the negative impact of ICT on students' health can include

Eye strain and other health issues due to prolonged use of computers

A positive implication of ICT in education is

Easier access to online resources and learning materials

Telemedicine allows for

) Remote consultations with healthcare professionals

What is the primary goal of cybercrime?

To access systems for malicious intent

Cyber-attackers "hacked" Company Y, and installed a Ransomware, called Dr. No.. What is Dr. No really?

Malicious software that locks users data/system until a ransom is paid

A school implements a School DBMS. What should the owner do, to keep the good faith with the staff?

Train the staff to use the new system

Company X patched their productivity software. What does that mean?

Regularly updating software to fix known vulnerabilities

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When an attacker prevents legitimate users from accessing a system by overwhelming it with traffic, is called..
Denial-of-service (DoS) attack
Phishing
Data breach
Malware infection
2
Company J is a startup, and wishes to develop an e-commerce site. They would need to employ a...
Web developer
Webmaster
computer programmer
web analyst
3
ICT can help students in remote areas by
Reducing the number of students attending classes
Providing online education opportunities
Limiting access to educational resources
Increasing the number of physical schools
4
Which of the following tasks is typically performed by a Computer Programmer?
Developing and writing software code
Installing software on computers and make sure they work.
Analyzing business requirements for software
Managing network security
5
A hacker attempting to gain unauthorized access to a company's computer systems is an example of what?
A countermeasure
A threat
A vulnerability
A risk
6
Which of the following is a risk management strategy in cybersecurity?
Disabling antivirus programs
Implementing security patches and updates regularly
Ignoring system updates
Sharing passwords across employees
7
What is meant by "vulnerability" in cybersecurity?
A method of securing a system
A risk associated with using the internet
A weakness in a system that can be exploited
A measure to prevent cyber-attacks
8
One negative implication of ICT on businesses is
Faster decision-making processes
Higher risk of cybercrime and data breaches
Improved data storage and retrieval systems
Increased competition through global access
9
What is the purpose of "multi-factor authentication" (MFA)?
To allow only one device belong to a User to access a network
To monitor network traffic for suspicious activity
Prompt Users to provide two or more verification factors before accessing.
To encrypt data during transmission
10
What is a "botnet"?
A software used for data encryption
A security feature in most operating systems
A network of infected computers controlled by a hacker for malicious use.
A type of phishing attack
11
A negative effect of ICT on education is
Better educational outcomes for all students
Increased use of textbooks
Distraction from studies due to social media and gaming
Improved collaboration among students
12
What is "malware"?
A firewall that prevents unauthorized access
A security feature to prevent cyber-attacks
A type of password protection software
Malicious software designed to harm or exploit systems
13
I am a Network Administrator, which of the following best describes my role...
Creating web pages for the company’s website
Managing company' s DBMS.
Writing code for mobile applications
Managing, maintaining computer networks, including the network appliances.
14
Company J needs to employ a Social Media Specialist. This person would be responsible for..
Managing and optimizing the organization’s social media presence.
Implementing security software for the social media website.
Holding press conferences and giving public statements about the company
Writing backend code for the company's websites.
15
Brian applied for the job of Computer Systems Analyst at the tobacco company. Brian would then be responsible for...
Ensuring the company’s installed software remains updated.
Maintain the organization’s DBMS.
Developing and writing customized computer programs.
Analyzing/ designing solutions to enhance the Company's business process.
16
A possible negative effect of relying on ICT in healthcare is
Improved communication between patients and doctors
Faster medical research
Increased risk of cyberattacks on medical systems
Better patient privacy protection
17
What cybersecurity countermeasure can Company J use to protect against unauthorized data access?
Institute the use of group passwords
Only use freeware software from the Internet
Using complex password policy
Ignoring system security updates
18
ICT in business has enabled companies like the bauxite or sugar industries to
Reduce production costs through automation
Decrease overall customer engagement
Eliminate the need for a workforce
Lose competitive advantage due to slow adoption of new technology
19
When we say "authentication" in cybersecurity, what does that refer to?
The process of securing data from unauthorized access
The method used to store passwords securely
The process of verifying the identity of a user, device, or system
The process of encrypting files for protection
20
Which of the following is an example of a cybersecurity threat to an individual?
Using a public Wi-Fi to access sensitive information without protection
Changing passwords regularly
Using encryption software
Installing a strong antivirus program
21
A positive impact of ICT in owing a supermarket is
Limited access to inventory information
Efficient management of stocks and sales operations
Reduced customer satisfaction
Increased carry-in costs for goods purchased
22
Which of the following is an example of a cybersecurity vulnerability?
Regular password changes
Employing a multi-factor authentication system
Unpatched/non-updated antivirus software
Using strong encryption
23
Which would NOT be considered a cybersecurity threat?
Denial-of-service (DoS) attacks
Launching phishing attacks
Adopting strong password policies
Inducing Malware
24
I am a Network Engineer at Company J. What is my primary responsibility?
Designing software applications to run on networks
Designing, implementing and optimizing computer networks
Writing navigational codes for rockets
Providing technical support to users
25
.A company has a firewall that blocks unauthorized access. What type of cybersecurity element is this?
A Vulnerability
A countermeasure
A Threat
A Risk
26
Which of the following is a positive impact of ICT on the medical field?
Improved accuracy in diagnostics
)Increased cost of healthcare
Reduced access to medical records
) Longer wait times for appointments
27
A negative effect of ICT in GRA business operations, can be
Increased dependence on technology, which can lead to disruptions
Enhanced communication with clients
Reduction in overhead costs
Improved customer relationship management
28
A computer virus is an example of which type of cybersecurity issue?
A risk
A countermeasure
A threat
A vulnerability
29
Abigail is a Computer Support Specialist’s at company J. Her main responsibility then is to:
Provide technical assistance and support to computer users
Develop and test new software programs
Create and manage the company's DBMS.
Maintain the security of the network.
30
What is considered a misuse of a computer at Company X?
Using a computer to access unauthorized data
Using a computer for gaming during lunch break
Using the computer to send an email for a job you want to apply to
Using a computer for personal productivity
31
Which of the following is a positive implication of ICT in classrooms?
Enhancement of interactive learning tools
Decreased access to information
Reduced collaboration between students and teachers
Diminished focus in educational settings
32
What is the primary function of a firewall on your network?
To store sensitive data securely
To manage user permissions
To block unauthorized network traffic
To encrypt data during transmission
33
Which of the following is a common countermeasure against cyber threats?
Disabling firewall protection
Enabling automatic Vendor software updates
Sharing passwords openly
Ignoring system logs generated by the computer system
34
What would be computer misuse between the Payroll supervisor and the Admin senior clerk at Company GasOil?
Sharing him/her password with the colleague
Using email for work-related communication
Running a defragging app on the computer
Installing an antivirus program on the company's desktop
35
This is an example of social engineering.
Using a complex password
Encrypting sensitive data
Clicking on a link in a phishing email
Installing an antivirus program
36
A database Administrator would perform at least this role.
Write computer programs for the Company.
managing & maintain a company's DbMS and data storage
Design a Network at the Office
Systems development
37
The use of e-commerce in business allows companies to
Reduce competition
Reach a global audience and increase sales
Limit their market to local regions
Decrease customer feedback
38
What does the term "data breach" refer to?
Encrypting data to protect it during transmission over a network.
The process of backing up data.
Preventing users from accessing certain sensitive files
Unauthorized access to or theft of sensitive information.
39
One negative impact of ICT on healthcare is
The rise of telemedicine
Privacy concerns regarding patient data
Increased automation of medical processes
Enhanced availability of medical resources
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What does the term "countermeasure" refer to in cybersecurity?
The probability measure of a cyber-attack happening
Security measures designed to mitigate or prevent cyber threats
Vulnerabilities in an organization’s system
The risk involved in using the internet
41
What is the role of encryption in cybersecurity?
To prevent unauthorized leaking of data by making it an unreadable format
To force computer Users to create strong passwords
To ensure data integrity during transmission
To prevent denial-of-service attacks
42
In the healthcare field, ICT can improve patient care by
Reducing the number of healthcare workers
Allowing access to real-time patient information
Increasing wait times for treatment
Making healthcare more expensive
43
In education, the negative impact of ICT on students' health can include
Better focus on studies
Eye strain and other health issues due to prolonged use of computers
Reduced screen time
Reduced screen time
44
A jaguar is outside your fenced yard with is just 2 feet high. The 2 ft fence presents a _________ to your yard.
Risk
Threat
Vulnerability
Countermeasure
45
A positive implication of ICT in education is
Students' dependency on technology
Increased cost of education
Easier access to online resources and learning materials
Reduced communication between teachers and students
46
Telemedicine allows for
) Remote consultations with healthcare professionals
Reducing the need for medical software
Limited access to emergency services
Providing only written medical advice
47
What is the primary goal of cybercrime?
To access systems for malicious intent
To increase software performance
To improve public trust in the Company's Intranet
To improve internet security
48
Cyber-attackers "hacked" Company Y, and installed a Ransomware, called Dr. No.. What is Dr. No really?
Malicious software that locks users data/system until a ransom is paid
A method of securing data with encryption
A tool to monitor network traffic
A type of AI antivirus program
49
There is a Bear outside your fenced yard which has a big hole. In cybersecurity paradigm, the Bear is the
Threat
Risk
Countermeasure
Vulnerability
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A school implements a School DBMS. What should the owner do, to keep the good faith with the staff?
Reduce salaries to help pay for the New system
Train the staff to use the new system
Employ new persons that work with computers.
Terminate the admin staff and just keep a clerk
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Company X patched their productivity software. What does that mean?
Monitoring network traffic for unauthorized access
Regularly updating software to fix known vulnerabilities
Installing firewalls on a network
Removing malware from the software

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