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1
How do we know if our devices are infected?
Overheating: Excessive heat can be malware running intensive processes
Strange Behavior: device behaves erratically, freezes, crashes frequently,
Unusual Battery Drain: If your device’s battery drains unusually fast
All of the above
2
A
Firewall
is a network security device that monitors and filters incoming and outgoing network traffic
False
True
3
A romance scam is when a scammer pretends to have strong feelings
for a person and tries to extort money from them
False
True
4
Which of the following is
NOT
a type of Malware?
Worm
Encryption
Trojan Horse
Rookits
5
Spyware
gathers information about you: Websites you visit, downloads, usernames, passwords, payment details & emails.
False
True
6
A type of computer program that executes without the users knowledge and destroys or corrupts data when executed
Rookit
Spyware
Virus
Trojan Horse
7
Cyberbullying is as destructive as
traditional bullying
.
False
True
8
Data security covers all the methods that can be used to keep data
safe and accurate .
True
False
9
Double-check every URL where you have to type a password. If in doubt, delete the communication and contact the company
True
False
10
Recording the
keys struck on a keyboard
covertly without the user's knowledge is called keylogging
False
True
11
To protect yourself against
spyware you should....
Be Cautious: Avoid opening suspicious emails or downloading unknown files.
Back Up Your Data
All of the above
Use Security Software
12
What has become more important because of the increased use of computers, the
Internet & WWW?
Natural Disasters
Data integrity and data security
Hardware Malfunctions
Malicious deletions.
13
Posting a hurtful photo is Cyberbullying.
False
True
14
Which of the following is
NOT
a way to reduce your digital footprint?
Avoid oversharing on social media
Increase the amount of data you share
Avoid disclosing private data on public Wi-Fi
Reduce the number of information sources that mention you
15
Pretending to post as someone else is OK.
False
True
16
Which of the following will NOT prevent and protect users against
viruses?
Do not open e-mail attachments from suspicious senders
Use an Operating System that has virus security features.
Update your antivirus and scan your computer regularly
Files with weird and obscene messages should be stored.
17
Which type of Malware copies itself without using a host?
Worm
Denial of Service
Virus
Rookit
18
You detected an intrusion into your network and discovered that personal data had been accessed. This is a
data breach.
True
False
19
Phishing
occurs when a target is contacted via email, phone, or text message from someone posing as a legitimate person
True
False
20
...
is the crime of obtaining another person's personal or financial information to use their identity and commit fraud.
Identity theft
Keylogging
Spyware
Denial of service attack
21
Which of the following is
NOT
a recommended
software restriction
?
Keep Software Up to Date: Patches and updates fix vulnerabilities.
Install Antivirus Software: Detect and remove malware.
Password-Protect Everything Use strong, unique passwords for accounts
Don't Use Multifactor Authentication as you will Not always have your phone
22
Which of the following will protect you from joining a BOTNET accidentally?
All of the above answers
Avoid clicking on suspicious links in emails.
Invest in trusted antivirus software and firewall protection
Be cautious when visiting websites known to spread viruses.
23
A type of cyber-attack where a malicious actor aims to render a computer network
unavailable
by stopping its function
Brute Force
Denial of service attack
Spyware
Ransomware
24
Prevents users from accessing their system or personal files and demands
payment
in exchange for regaining access.
Spyware
Hacking
Denial of service attack
Ransomware
25
How are viruses spread?
Through Firewalls
By installing an anti-virus.
Infected Email Attachment
Not updating your operating system
26
A
botnet
is a network of private computers that hackers have infected with malicious software.
False
True
27
A troll is someone who intentionally tries to start
arguments
or
hostility
in an online community.
False
True
28
Physical Methods to protect data include ALL of the following EXCEPT
Video Surveillance:
Biometric Retinal Scan
Burglar-proof Windows
Passwords
29
The goal of phishing is to trick people into providing sensitive data such as banking details, credit card number, etc
True
False
30
This is the
unauthorized copying
,
use or selling
of software that doesn't belong to you.
Hacking
Software Piracy
Plagarism
Freeware
31
If you receive a text or email from someone you don't know delete it without opening it.
False
True
