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