Deck 9: Understanding Security, Networking and Utilities

Question 1

The _____ provides access to the status of network connections.

A) Network & Sharing
B) User Account Control
C) HomeGroup
D) Remote access

Answer 1

A

Question 2

A PIN commonly is a set of _____ numbers that can be used in place of passwords.

A) three
B) four
C) five
D) six

Answer 2

B

Question 3

When creating an account for a child user, Microsoft uses a _____ verification process.

A) PIN
B) password
C) credit card
D) biometric

Answer 3

C

Question 4

Which settings link allows you to set an age for which media a child can buy, download or stream?

A) Recent activity
B) Apps & Games
C) Websites
D) Screen time

Question 5

Software that acts without a user's knowledge and deliberately alters the computer's operations is called _____.

A) malware
B) a virus
C) a worm
D) spyware

Question 6

A ____ is a potentially damaging computer program that affects, or infects, a computer negatively.

A) malware
B) a virus
C) a worm
D) spyware

Question 7

Someone who accesses a computer or network illegally is called a(n) _____.

A) hacker
B) thief
C) worm
D) spy

Question 8

A ____ is dangerous because it has the capability of traveling without being detected and to replicate itself in great volume.

A) malware
B) virus
C) worm
D) spyware

Question 9

_____ features allow for easy sharing of files, printers and other network resources among multiple computers.

A) Network & Sharing
B) User Account Control
C) HomeGroup
D) Remote access

Question 10

A _____ is a program placed on a computer or mobile device without the user's knowledge that secretly collects information about the user.

A) malware
B) virus
C) worm
D) spyware

Question 11

_____ accounts can view reports of children's online activity, limit how long and when they use their devices.

A) Family
B) Administrator
C) Adult
D) Individual

Question 12

Which settings link allows you to manage blocked website lists?

A) Recent activity
B) Apps & Games
C) Websites
D) Screen time

Question 13

Windows 10 supports _____ categories of additional user accounts.

A) two
B) three
C) four
D) five

Question 14

Windows 10 provides a number of _____ tools for maintaining a system that is secure, connected, and reliable.

A) editing
B) shortcut
C) administrative
D) search

Question 15

A _____ authenticates a person's identity by translating a physical characteristic.

A) PIN
B) biometric device
C) picture password
D) voice code

Question 16

A _____ is more secure that a traditional password.

A) PIN
B) sign-in
C) picture password
D) letter and number combination

Question 17

What does the Windows Firewall do?

A) It protects your computer from unauthorized users.
B) It allows viruses in through a backdoor on your computer.
C) It creates worms on your computer.
D) It acts on your behalf when prompted for a password.

Question 18

Which of the following resides in active memory and replicates itself over a network to infect machines?

A) malware
B) a virus
C) a worm
D) spyware

Question 19

Which settings link allows you to view website browsing history on your child's account?

A) Recent activity
B) Apps & Games
C) Websites
D) Screen time

Question 20

When you set daily time limits for each day of the week, you are managing which setting link?

A) Recent activity
B) Apps & Games
C) Websites
D) Screen time

Question 21

If no external drive is present in the system, _____ cannot be turned on.

A) Security
B) File History
C) Maintenance
D) Windows Defender

Question 22

Clicking the arrow _____ the Security heading expands the section and displays security features.

A) to the right of
B) above
C) to the left of
D) below

Question 23

A(n) _____ is based on an access point connected to a high-speed Internet connection.

A) network
B) infrastructure network
C) ad hoc network
D) wireless network

Question 24

Which of the following is the means by which information is passed between two devices?

A) communications channel
B) bandwidth
C) network
D) node

Question 25

Windows 10 includes an antivirus and malware protection program called _____.

A) Windows Firewall
B) Windows Administrator
C) Windows Defender
D) Windows Protector

Question 26

A(n) _____ has every computer with a wireless network adapter communicating directly with every other device with a wireless network adapter.

A) network
B) infrastructure network
C) ad hoc network
D) wireless network

Question 27

Which of the following is a type of Ethernet cable?

A) coaxial
B) hub
C) PSTN
D) modem

Question 28

What setting notifies the user when changes are going to be made?

A) Privacy
B) Administrator
C) Family Account
D) User Account Control

Question 29

A wireless network is the _____ type of network to install.

A) easiest
B) only
C) most difficult
D) definitive

Question 30

At the bottom of the left pane are links to related areas of the _____.

A) Control Panel
B) Change Windows SmartScreen settings
C) Change User Account Control settings
D) View archived messages

Question 31

A(n) _____ is a collection of computers and mobile devices connected together.

A) communications channel
B) bandwidth
C) network
D) node

Question 32

The Reliability Monitor generates a report of _____ over time.

A) problem history
B) screen time
C) computer usage
D) warnings

Question 33

Which tool can help you to manage your computer's security by monitoring the status of several essential security features on your computer?

A) Security and Maintenance
B) Definitions
C) Maintenance
D) Security

Question 34

Which of the following aids in the overall security of your computer by warning you before running unrecognized apps and files downloaded from the Internet?

A) Control Panel
B) Windows SmartScreen
C) User Account Control
D) Security & Maintenance

Question 35

_____ are the files that form a database of all the current virus signatures used by the antivirus software for malware detection.

A) Windows Firewall
B) Definitions
C) Windows Defender
D) Protections

Question 36

The stability index is a a number on a scale from _____.

A) 1 to 5
B) 1 to 10
C) 1 to 15
D) 1 to 20

Question 37

Each device on the network is referred to as a(n) _____.

A) LAN
B) bandwidth
C) network
D) node

Question 38

Which of the following is a communications device that connects multiple computers and transmits data?

A) network
B) infrastructure network
C) ad hoc network
D) router

Question 39

Communications channels are measured in _____.

A) LANs
B) bandwidth
C) networks
D) nodes

Question 40

A(n) _____ is used to connect a network to an Internet access provider.

A) coaxial cable
B) hub
C) PSTN
D) modem

Question 41

Windows 10 provides one administrative tool for maintaining a system that is secure, connected, and reliable.

Question 42

The Websites settings link allows you to

A) manage blocked website lists.
B) manage allowed website lists.
C) enable or disable automatic blocking of inappropriate websites.
D) view website browsing history.

Question 43

A virus is malware that resides in active memory and replicates itself over a network to infect machines.

Question 44

A(n) _____ uniquely identifies each device that is connected to a network.

A) MAC address
B) WEP
C) SSID
D) router

Question 45

Windows 10 provides several sign-in options, including creating a password using letters and numbers, a picture password, or a PIN.

Question 46

The _____ feature of Windows allows users to request assistance from or provide assistance to other users on the network or Internet.

A) HomeGroup
B) Remote Assistance
C) MAC address
D) Remote Desktop Connection

Question 47

Malware is software that acts with a user's knowledge and deliberately alters the computer's operations.

Question 48

Viruses can damage

A) computer software
B) files
C) computer hardware
D) programs

Question 49

_____ is a Windows tool that searches the hard drive, lists the files that you can delete safely, allows you to select the type of files to delete, and then deletes those files from the hard drive.

A) Performance Monitor
B) Disk Cleanup
C) Recycle Bin
D) Resource Monitor

Question 50

A worm is a potentially damaging computer program that affects a computer negatively by altering the way a computer works.

Question 51

Spyware is a program placed on a computer or mobile device without the user's knowledge that secretly collects information about the user and then communicates the information it collects to some outside source.

Question 52

Which of the following is a quick way to turn off all wireless communications on a computer?

A) airplane mode
B) Bluetooth
C) sync settings
D) Global Positioning System (GPS)

Question 53

Windows Hello uses biometric devices to authenticate a user through _____.

A) fingerprint
B) iris
C) facial recognition
D) breath

Question 54

A hacker is someone who accesses a computer or network legally.

Question 55

The credit or debit card provided during the account creation process is charged $1.50, because federal law allows a card to verify parental consent only if charged.

Question 56

In the left pane of the Security and Maintenance window are links to

A) Control Panel Home.
B) Change User Account Control settings.
C) Change Security and Maintenance settings.
D) Change Windows SmartScreen settings.

Question 57

Each device on a network must have a(n) _____ to connect to the network.

A) router
B) hub
C) network adapter
D) modem

Question 58

Windows Hello uses biometric hardware devices to authenticate a user through fingerprint, iris, or facial recognition.

Question 59

Communications channels include

A) Bluetooth.
B) cellular radio.
C) microwaves.
D) infrared.

Question 60

A PIN must be at least five characters in length and typically is limited to numbers.

Question 61

Critical Thinking Questions Case Study 9-1
Pedro likes to surf the Internet and downloads several files.  He does not know much about computer security.  He thinks if he has a password to sign-in he is secure.
Pedro needs your help.  His computer is acting up.  You tell him his computer has a(n):

A) virus.
B) firmware.
C) Windows Firewall.
D) software.

Question 62

A local area network (LAN) is a network that covers a large geographic area.

Question 63

The sync setting is a setting that provides a quick way to turn off all wireless communications on a computer.

Question 64

Critical Thinking Questions Case Study 9-2
Your neighbor SueAnn is preparing for her first business trip in a while.  She does not remember the last time she flew, much less the last time she had to take her computer with her.  She wants to be sure she can access work files while away and also set her computer settings for the flight.
While away SueAnn will need to access files created on her work computer.  She remind her to create

A) work folders.
B) a Resource Monitor.
C) a Performance Monitor.
D) sync settings.

Question 65

Critical Thinking Questions Case Study 9-2
Your neighbor SueAnn is preparing for her first business trip in a while.  She does not remember the last time she flew, much less the last time she had to take her computer with her.  She wants to be sure she can access work files while away and also set her computer settings for the flight.
Since SueAnn has not traveled in a long time, she asks how to be sure her computer is settings are correct for the flight.  You tell her about

A) work folders.
B) airplane mode.
C) sync settings.
D) wireless Internet.

Question 66

You cannot adjust Windows Firewall settings.

Question 67

The Reliability Monitor generates a report of activity over time

Question 68

Adult accounts can manage settings for child accounts in the family related to recent activity, websites, apps and games, and screen time.

Question 69

Critical Thinking Questions Case Study 9-1
Pedro likes to surf the Internet and downloads several files.  He does not know much about computer security.  He thinks if he has a password to sign-in he is secure.
To help him be protected in the future, you explain that he needs to be sure that the ______ is turned on.

A) malware
B) spyware
C) Windows Firewall
D) router

Question 70

A HomeGroup is a private network of computers joined together for the purpose of sharing files and other resources.

Question 71

Windows SmartScreen aids in the overall security of your computer by warning you before running unrecognized apps and files downloaded from the Internet.

Question 72

Windows Defender is an antivirus and malware protection program that is included in Windows 10.

Question 73

A wizard is a step-by-step progression that guides you through a process.

Question 74

A router is used to connect a network to an Internet access provider.

Question 75

Windows 10 family user accounts have each family member use the same sign-in and desktop.