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