What is the purpose of a firewall?

Preventing unauthorized computers from connecting to your computer

The term 'CIA' in computer security stands for which of the following?

Confidentiality, Integrity, Availability

Which is an example of a Trojan horse?

Malware hidden in a legitimate-looking application

What is a key characteristic of a worm?

It spreads through networks without infecting files.

What does ransomware do to a computer?

Encrypts data and demands payment for access

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1
What is the purpose of a firewall?
Preventing unauthorized computers from connecting to your computer
Storing passwords securely
Scanning for viruses
Protecting against malware
2
Which software can prevent unauthorized access to your data?
Antivirus
Shareware
Public Domain Software
Firewall
3
The term 'CIA' in computer security stands for which of the following?
Control, Information, Access
Confidentiality, Identity, Access
Confidentiality, Integrity, Availability
Cybersecurity, Integrity, Authorization
4
Which type of software is free to use and can be modified by anyone?
Freeware
Commercial
Public Domain
Shareware
5
In the context of computer ethics, what does 'etiquette' refer to?
Avoiding identity theft
Defending against cyber attacks
Protecting confidential information
Being polite in using IT
6
Which is an example of a Trojan horse?
Malware hidden in a legitimate-looking application
Malware that steals bank information
Malware that encrypts your files for ransom
Malware that copies itself to other files
7
What is a key characteristic of a worm?
It requires user activation to spread.
It infects files on a computer
It encrypts data for ransom.
It spreads through networks without infecting files.
8
Which of the following is an example of unethical IT behavior?
Installing antivirus software
Using pirated software
Making backups of personal files
Reporting a vulnerability to authorities
9
What does ransomware do to a computer?
Installs a virus that spreads to other computers
Encrypts data and demands payment for access
Deletes all files on the system
Creates duplicate files
10
Which of the following terms refers to unauthorized use of someone else’s personal information?
Copyright
Etiquette
Identity Theft
Piracy
11
If someone change the content of an email you sent, which part of the CIA triad has been compromised?
Availability
Integrity
Authorization
Confidentiality

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