Question 1

What type of malicious program is designed to replicate itself and transfer from one computer to another either through the internet or local networks or data storage like flash drives and CDs?

Accepted Answer

Worm and Virus

Answer

Adware

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Spyware

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Ransomware

Question 2

What harmful online programs are designed to send you advertisements, mostly pop-up ads?

Accepted Answer

Adware

Answer

Ransomeware

Answer

Spyware

Answer

Worm and Virus

Question 3

What harmful online program is used to record keystrokes done by users to steal passwords?

Accepted Answer

Spyware

Answer

Worm and Virus

Answer

Ransomeware

Answer

Adware

Question 4

What is ransomware based on?

Accepted Answer

Fear of losing important files

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Fear of hackers

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Fear of spyware

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Fear of the Internet

Question 5

Which of the following is an example of a “phishing” attack?

Accepted Answer

Sending someone an email that contains a malicious link that is disguised to look like an email from someone reliable

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Sending someone a text message looks like a notification that the person has won a contest.

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Creating a fake website that looks nearly identical to a real website in order to trick users into entering their login information.

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Sending someone an email that records their keystroke activities while using their computers.

Question 6

Which of the following must NOT be done if you received an embarrassing picture from your friend?

Accepted Answer

Send the picture on to other friends

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Tell your parents or teachers

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Discourage your friend from sending pictures like that.

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Talk to your friend about its negative outcomes.

Question 7

What is a flame in cyberspace?

Accepted Answer

A post or email message that expresses a strong opinion or criticism.

Answer

An expert programmer

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An online chain letter.

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A person who follows the rules of Netiquette

Question 8

What is considered shouting over the Internet?

Accepted Answer

Writing in all CAPS.

Answer

Not answering a friend request on Facebook.

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Putting a lot of exclamation marks at the end of a sentence.

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Screaming at your computer.

Question 9

To avoid being cyber-bullied you should always...

Accepted Answer

Observe proper netiquette rules.

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Strike first - post mean things about other people on your Wall on Facebook.

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Give out personal information to anyone who asks.

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Ignore any requests from people to be your friend online.

Question 10

How are you judged in cyberspace?

Accepted Answer

You are judged by what you do on the Internet and how it looks - by your spelling, grammar, and netiquette.

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No one can see you, so no one can judge you.

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You are judged by your intent - if you didn't mean to hurt someone's feelings, then it's okay.

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