Computer Science/Information System 101 - Introduction to Computer Information » Winter 2024 » Quiz Chapter 9 Computing Essentials 2021

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Question #1
Small data files that are deposited on a user's hard disk when they visit a website are called ________.
A.   cookies
B.   proxies
C.   cache
D.   codes
Question #2
Which of the following is the most widely used wireless network encryption for home wireless networks?
A.   WPA
B.   WPA2
C.   WEP
D.   WPE
Question #3
Free computer games and free screen saver programs are typical carriers of ________.
A.   worms
B.   viruses
C.   Trojan horses
D.   DoS
Question #4
It is against the law for keyloggers to be deposited on your hard drive by the company you work for.
A.   TRUE
B.   FALSE
Question #5
Which type of program would likely be used by investigators to record a potential suspects' Internet activities?
A.   Global positioning system
B.   Keylogger
C.   Web bug
D.   Cookie
Question #6
Rogue Wi-Fi hotspots imitate free hotspots and capture information, such as usernames and passwords, sent by users to legitimate sites.
A.   FALSE
B.   TRUE
Question #7
Spy removal programs are designed to detect and remove various types of privacy threats.
A.   FALSE
B.   TRUE
Question #8
Web bugs are usually hidden within the HTML code for a web page or in an e-mail message as an invisible image.
A.   TRUE
B.   FALSE
Question #9
________, a privacy issue, relates to the responsibility of controlling who is able to use data.
A.   Restriction
B.   Access
C.   Encryption
D.   Protection
Question #10
Which among the following is a fraudulent or deceptive act designed to trick individuals on the Internet into spending time or money for little or no return?
A.   Malicious program
B.   Data manipulation
C.   Internet scam
D.   Theft

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