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1
Any purchase made on the internet is considered a legal purchase.
True
False
2
Reading a novel, you realize the author has copied material from another author.
slander
libel
phishing
plagiarism
3
Which of the following steps can you take in order to adequately protect your computer?
back-up data
antispyware
all of the choices
keep it from extreme temperatures
4
Email attachments are the most common way that viruses can enter your computer.
False
True
5
Backing-up data on your computer can be done by which of the following methods?
cloud service
external drive
all of the choices listed
CD
6
Your mother calls me asking what grade you are receiving in a class. It is okay for me to tell her.
False
True
7
Bitcoin is an example of peer-to-peer communication.
False
True
8
Using email to extract personal information for malicious purposes is known as
scamming
spamming
phishing
9
Firewalls protects your computer from viruses and malware.
True
False
10
A frequent target for online predators are
women
children
men
11
The prefix https means that the site
https has no significance
is secure
none of the choices are corrct
is unsafe
12
You receive an email from an unknown user. The message has file attached. What should you do?
Save the attachment on your computer
Delete the message
Install the file
Move the message to another folder
13
Frequent power outages happen in your area. How can you protect your computer?
Use an uninterruptible power supply (UPS)
Use a surge protector
Install an antivirus program
Use a firewall
14
Predators online can reach unsuspecting people through which of the following methods?
emails
discussion boards
all of the choices are correct
chat rooms
15
There is software to monitor your children's chat room activity.
False
True
16
When downloading anything off the internet, anything and everything is free.
True
False
17
Websites will often place a __ on your computer to save your computer preferences.
attachments
cookie
link
email
18
Your niece uses the Internet. You want to block some websites that are wrong for her age.
Use filter programs
Update the antivirus program
Check Windows Update
Install spyware
19
Power surges during a storm is of little threat to the safety of computers.
False
True
20
Slander is writing something that you know is untrue about someone.
False
True
21
It is very important to keep your computer up-to-date.
False
True
22
Which of the following is not an example of biometrics?
a password
facial recognition
a retinal scan
a finger print
23
While educating your family about signs of online predators, which of the signs will you share?
Steals passwords
Sends viruses
Tries to involve you in a relationship
Tries to involve you in a relationship
24
Libeling someone on Facebook is an example of defamation of character.
True
False