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Why are ethics so important in ethical hacking?
What is cyberspace?
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What is cyberspace?
A website for coding tutorials
A type of antivirus software
A place where computers sleep
The space where information flows
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Why are ethics so important in ethical hacking?
To help design better apps
Because they work with public-facing websites
Because it’s easy to cross into unauthorized territory
To impress their friends
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What does the term "cybercrime" refer to?
Monitoring internet traffic
Criminal activities carried out using computers or digital systems
Lawful use of digital networks
Developing antivirus software
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Why is OSINT important in cybersecurity?
To improve social media popularity
For learning how to code
To create cool websites
For threat intelligence and defense planning
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What is one risk of using virtualization?
If not managed well, one issue can affect multiple VMs
It damages physical hardware
Too many wires
Virtual machines can’t be backed up
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What is ethical hacking?
Breaking into systems to steal data
Testing systems after they are hacked
Intentionally testing systems to find security weaknesses before attackers
Hacking for fun
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Which of the following is NOT one of the 8 main types of cybercrime?
Malware
Identity theft
Cyberbullying
Online shopping
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What is virtualization?
Building real machines from scratch
Using fake websites to test software
Installing antivirus software
Creating virtual versions of physical systems like computers or servers
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What kind of data is collected in OSINT?
Data from spy satellites
Publicly available information
Paid subscription content
Data from classified servers
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Why is cybersecurity important for CPS?
To protect data, prevent financial loss, and ensure system safety
To change how apps look
To make systems run faster
To get more likes on posts
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What is digital forensics?
Posting on social media safely
Designing mobile apps
Analyzing digital evidence to investigate cyber incidents
Building new computer hardware
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What’s one main benefit of ethical hacking for businesses?
It helps them track employees
They can delay product launches
It creates viruses for testing
It saves money by preventing attacks
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What is one thing CPS can help prevent?
Lost homework files
Buying the wrong product
System failures and downtime through predictive maintenance
Too many group messages
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What does OSINT stand for?
Operational System Intelligence
Online Security and Internet Tracking
Open Source Intelligence
Official Source Investigation Network
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Which of the following is one of the purposes of cyber law?
To encourage people to spend more time online
To safeguard users and ensure responsible digital behavior
To reduce the cost of internet services
To provide free access to global websites
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What is ethical hacking
Testing systems without permission
Hacking into systems to steal data
Hacking with permission to help find security issues
Spreading viruses legally
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What is one complexity issue that can happen in CPS?
Too many apps
Lack of Wi-Fi emojis
Bugs in software or sensor errors
Too many remote controls
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What does cybersecurity help defend against
Too many ads
Broken keyboards
Nation-state attacks, identity theft, and online expression threats
Losing your social media followers
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What is Dr. Read's Elective?
Virtualization
Digital Forensics
Ethical Hacking
Cyber Crime
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What is cybercrime?
Any illegal activity involving computers or digital attacks
Selling laptops online
Watching videos on public Wi-Fi
Posting memes anonymously
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How does OSINT help with risk management?
It maps out possible risks using public information
It changes all passwords
It hides sensitive data
It blocks unknown users
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What is a Cyber-Physical System (CPS)?
A smartphone app for controlling home lights
A computer with extra memory
A physical robot that writes code
A system where computers and machines work together in real time