Question 1

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT Which of the following statements is not true about software theft?
A) A keygen distributes user names and passwords to those who register their legally purchased copies of a software program.
B) Software piracy is the unauthorized and illegal duplication of copyrighted software.
C) With a single-user license agreement, users are permitted to make one copy of the software as a backup.
D) Software theft includes disabling or removing programs from company computers.

Accepted Answer

A keygen is a type of software that generates a product key or license key that enables a user to activate and use a software product. It does not distribute user names and passwords.

Question 2

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT You have just provided the identification number that associates your new software purchase with the mobile device on which you installed the software.What is the term for this process?
A) software deployment
B) software decryption
C) app installation
D) product activation

Accepted Answer

Product activation is the process of associating a software purchase with the mobile device on which it is installed.

Question 3

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT In order to safeguard your personal information, which of the following is recommended?
A) Fill out rebates and warranty forms completely to provide the manufacturer with as much information as possible in case you need to contact them.
B) Clear your history file when you are finished browsing.
C) Preprint your telephone number on your personal checks so businesses can reach you quickly if they determine there is a problem with your purchase.
D) Use shopping club and buying cards when shopping to remain anonymous.

Accepted Answer

Clearing your history file when you are finished browsing will help to safeguard your personal information and prevent others from gaining access to your browsing information, including any personal information you may have entered online. The other options do not provide any significant protection for your personal information.

Question 4

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT In your encryption algorithm, you removed every third letter.Which algorithm did you use?
A) substitution
B) transposition
C) expansion
D) compaction

Accepted Answer

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Question 5

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT Which of the following terms is used to describe an encrypted code that a person, website, or organization uses to verify the identity of the message sender?
A) a certificate authority
B) a digital signature
C) an encryption key
D) a hash

Accepted Answer

A digital signature is a type of encrypted code that verifies the identity of the message sender, ensuring that the message has not been tampered with or altered. Certificate authorities issue and verify digital signatures, and an encryption key is the method used to encrypt the message. A hash is a type of mathematical algorithm used to verify the integrity of data or to ensure that the message has not been altered.

Question 6

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT Which of the following can be used to create a software registration number, sometimes illegally?
A) BSA
B) decryption key
C) keygen
D) public key

Accepted Answer

A keygen is a type of software that can be used to generate a registration number for a program or software, often illegally. BSA, decryption keys, and public keys are not typically associated with software piracy.

Question 7

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT In your encryption algorithm, you swapped adjacent characters.Which algorithm did you use?
A) substitution
B) transposition
C) expansion
D) compaction

Accepted Answer

The swapping of adjacent characters is a characteristic of transposition algorithms, which involve the reordering of characters or blocks of characters in a message. Substitution algorithms involve replacing characters with other characters, expansion algorithms involve increasing the length of the message, and compaction algorithms involve compressing the message into a shorter form. Therefore, the correct choice is (B) transposition.

Question 8

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT Social engineering, as it pertains to computers, is _____________.
A) creating consumer and personal profiles by tracking website history and electronic purchases
B) compiling data from multiple computer users in order to make predictions about computer trends
C) filtering Internet content to targeted users based on their personal preferences
D) gaining unauthorized access or obtaining confidential information by taking advantage of the trusting nature or naivety of users

Accepted Answer

Social engineering in the context of computers involves manipulating individuals into disclosing sensitive information or providing access to secure systems. This can be done through various means such as phishing emails, fake websites, or posing as a trustworthy individual. The goal is often to obtain confidential data such as login credentials or financial information for malicious purposes. Options A, B, and C do not accurately describe social engineering in this context.

Question 9

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT Which of the following statements is not true about intellectual property rights?
A) The term fair use refers to the rights which creators are entitled for their work.
B) Intellectual property refers to unique and original works such as ideas, inventions, company logos, and more.
C) A copyright protects any tangible form of expression.
D) Digital rights management is a strategy designed to prevent illegal distribution of digital content.

Accepted Answer

Fair use actually refers to specific situations where copyrighted material can be used without getting permission from the owner. It is not a term that refers to the rights of creators.

Question 10

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT Which of the following terms refers to a written list of guidelines that might include rules that prevent employees from using software illegally or using computers to steal?
A) a software license
B) an IT code of conduct
C) digital rights management
D) fair use

Accepted Answer

An IT code of conduct is a written list of guidelines that outlines ethical behavior in the workplace, including rules and policies that prohibit illegal software usage and computer theft. A software license is a legal document granting permission to use software, digital rights management is a system designed to protect copyrighted content, and fair use is a legal doctrine that allows limited use of copyrighted material without permission.

Question 11

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT When a waiter at a restaurant steals credit card numbers to make fraudulent purchases, this is called _____________.
A) information theft
B) software theft
C) digital forensics
D) decryption

Accepted Answer

The act of stealing credit card numbers is commonly referred to as information theft or identity theft, as the thief is using someone else's personal information for their own gain. Software theft, digital forensics, and decryption are not relevant to this scenario.

Question 12

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT What is an EULA intended to do?
A) license software for individual use
B) outline computer activities for which the computer and network may or may not be used
C) contract with an outside organization to provide security and recovery services for a network
D) establish a network of computers, such as a homegroup

Accepted Answer

An End User License Agreement (EULA) is a legal contract between a software vendor and the end user that outlines the terms and conditions for using the software. Its primary purpose is to license software for individual use.

Question 13

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT Which of the following terms is used to describe a scam in which a website includes a button, image or link that contains a malicious program?
A) war driving
B) spitting
C) clickjacking
D) spimming

Accepted Answer

Clickjacking is a type of scam where a website includes a button, image or link that contains a malicious program, such as a virus or spyware. When a user clicks on the button or link, they unintentionally download the program onto their computer. This can lead to a range of problems, including identity theft, data theft, and financial fraud. War driving, spitting, and spimming are all different types of cybercrime that involve unauthorized access to computer systems, spamming, or other malicious activities.

Question 14

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT What term is used to describe the process of restricting access to certain material on the web?
A) content filtering
B) information monitoring
C) data mining
D) social profiling

Accepted Answer

Content filtering is the term that is commonly used to describe the process of restricting access to certain material on the web. This is typically done in order to protect children from inappropriate content or to prevent employees from accessing websites that are not relevant to their work. Information monitoring and data mining are related concepts but refer to different processes. Social profiling is not directly related to restricting access to material on the web.

Question 15

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT Which of the following terms is used to describe a small text file that a web server stores on your computer?
A) a breadcrumb
B) a nugget
C) a cracker
D) a cookie

Accepted Answer

A cookie is a small text file that a web server stores on your computer in order to remember your preferences and personalize your online experience. A breadcrumb is a navigational aid on a website that shows the user's current location within the site. A nugget is not a term commonly used in relation to web browsing. A cracker is a malicious hacker who seeks to gain unauthorized access to computer systems or networks.

Question 16

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT What term is used to describe the discovery, collection, and analysis of evidence found on computers and networks?
A) cybersleuthing
B) digital forensics
C) system analysis
D) data mining

Accepted Answer

Digital forensics refers to the process of investigating digital devices and networks to collect and analyze evidence for legal purposes. It involves techniques such as disk imaging, data recovery, and network analysis. Cybersleuthing is a similar term, but it typically refers to informal investigations conducted by individuals or organizations outside of law enforcement. System analysis and data mining are both related to computer science but are not specific to the investigation of digital evidence.

Question 17

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT Which of the following terms is used to describe a set of steps that can convert readable plaintext into unreadable ciphertext?
A) a decipher module
B) a translation tool
C) an encryption algorithm
D) a decryption key

Accepted Answer

Encryption algorithm is the process of converting readable plain text data into an unreadable code called cipher text. It follows a set of steps to encrypt the information, which can be decrypted only with the help of a specific decryption key. Other options are incorrect as they do not accurately describe the process of converting plaintext into ciphertext.

Question 18

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT Which of the following statements is not a safeguard against the failure of hardware?
A) surge protectors
B) fault-tolerant computers
C) device-tracking apps
D) UPS

Accepted Answer

Device-tracking apps might help in finding lost or stolen hardware, but they do not prevent hardware failure or safeguard against it. Surge protectors, fault-tolerant computers, and UPS (Uninterruptible Power Supply) are all designed to prevent, detect, or mitigate the impact of hardware failures.

Question 19

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT Which of the following statements is not true about backing up?
A) Backup programs are available from many sources.
B) Continuous data protection typically is used only by large enterprises.
C) With a selective backup, all of the files in the computer automatically are chosen to be copied.
D) A backup is a duplicate of a file, program, or disk.

Accepted Answer

A selective backup allows the user to choose which specific files and folders to backup, rather than automatically copying all the files on the computer.

Question 20

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT In your encryption algorithm, you replaced each letter with another letter.Which algorithm did you use?
A) substitution
B) transposition
C) expansion
D) compaction

Accepted Answer

The substitution algorithm involves replacing each letter with another letter according to a key or rule. Therefore, this is the most likely algorithm used in the given scenario.

Quiz 6: Digital Safety and Security: Identifying Threats, Issues, and Defenses

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT Which of the following statements is not true about software theft?

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT You have just provided the identification number that associates your new software purchase with the mobile device on which you installed the software.What is the term for this process?

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT In order to safeguard your personal information, which of the following is recommended?

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT In your encryption algorithm, you removed every third letter.Which algorithm did you use?

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT Which of the following terms is used to describe an encrypted code that a person, website, or organization uses to verify the identity of the message sender?

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT Which of the following can be used to create a software registration number, sometimes illegally?

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT In your encryption algorithm, you swapped adjacent characters.Which algorithm did you use?

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT Social engineering, as it pertains to computers, is _____________.

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT Which of the following statements is not true about intellectual property rights?

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT Which of the following terms refers to a written list of guidelines that might include rules that prevent employees from using software illegally or using computers to steal?

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT When a waiter at a restaurant steals credit card numbers to make fraudulent purchases, this is called _____________.

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT What is an EULA intended to do?

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT Which of the following terms is used to describe a scam in which a website includes a button, image or link that contains a malicious program?

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT What term is used to describe the process of restricting access to certain material on the web?

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT Which of the following terms is used to describe a small text file that a web server stores on your computer?

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT What term is used to describe the discovery, collection, and analysis of evidence found on computers and networks?

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT Which of the following terms is used to describe a set of steps that can convert readable plaintext into unreadable ciphertext?

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT Which of the following statements is not a safeguard against the failure of hardware?

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT Which of the following statements is not true about backing up?

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT In your encryption algorithm, you replaced each letter with another letter.Which algorithm did you use?