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Computer & Information Security....VET IT LC
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The basics of computer and information security.
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1
White Hat Hackers are good because
They create viruses
They get paid to hack
They only hack bad guys computers
They expose vulnerabilities
2
Viruses are often attached to files or downloads.
True
False
3
Malware can steal your personal accounts.
False
True
4
What is the easiest way to protect against hackers?
Anti-virus
Strong Passwords
Turn off your Internet
Firewalls
5
What should you do if you receive a spam email?
Read it
Ignore it and delete it
Read it and reply
Ignore it and leave it in your inbox
6
He preferred the term "social engineer" as opposed to being called a hacker
Adrian Lamo
Astra
Michael Calce
Kevin Mitnick
7
Firewalls delete personal data.
False
True
8
The most notorious computer hacker of all time
The Walking Dead
Bill Gates
Vladimir Levin
Kevin Mitnick
9
Can an apple mac get a virus?
Yes
No
10
Firewalls filter out bad information when searching online.
True
False
11
What is the best class ever?
English
Maths
VET IT
Science
12
How often should you change your password?
Every Month
Three Months
Every Week
Six Months
13
Spyware steals your personal info and tracks what you do online or on your computer.
False
True
14
Spyware is installed through advertisements.
True
False
15
What do you need to protect your computer?
Firewall
Antivirus
Internet Connection
Proxy Server
16
What are the most common types of virus?
Spyware
Scareware
Trojans
The Walking Dead
17
A virus can rapidly duplicate itself to spread.
False
True
18
You usually know that you have spyware installed on your computer.
False
True
19
Firewalls protect your computer from websites infected with viruses and malware.
True
False
20
What is a Virus?
The Walking Dead
A cold
Spyware
Malicious code or software
21
What is a good password?
bob
Password
P@ssW0rd1
123password
22
How would you remove a virus?
Anti-Virus
Anti-Malware
Reformatting your hard drive
Replace your hard drive
23
Where should you back up your data?
Memory Stick
Hard Drive
CD/DVD
Cloud
