32 Questions
What type of malware demands a ransom payment in exchange for the decryption key?
Ransomware
What is the purpose of a UPS device?
To provide emergency power to a computer system in the event of a power outage
What is the concept that grants the creator of an original work exclusive rights to its reproduction, distribution, and derivative works?
Copyright
What is the term for the record of a person's activity online?
Footprint
What is the purpose of a surge protector?
To protect electronics from voltage spikes
What is the term for the code of polite behavior when using the internet?
Netiquette
What is the term for the illegal copying and distribution of copyrighted software or other digital media?
Piracy
What is the term for software that tracks employee activity on computers and networks?
Employee Monitoring Software
What is the primary function of a VPN?
To encrypt internet traffic and route it through a remote server
What is the term for software that is freely available for anyone to use, modify, and distribute?
Open-source software
What is the purpose of a compiler in programming?
To translate code written in a programming language into machine code
What is tethering in the context of mobile devices?
The practice of using a mobile device to provide internet access to a computer
What is the term for a computer program used to organize data in rows and columns?
Spreadsheet
What is the process of identifying and fixing errors in code?
Debugging
What is the term for a machine that uses a digital file to create three-dimensional objects?
3D Printer
What is the term for a network of physical devices embedded with software, sensors, and other technologies that allows them to connect and exchange data with other devices and systems over the internet?
IoT
What is the primary goal of a phishing scam?
To steal personal information
What is the main purpose of ergonomics?
To minimize physical strain
What is the term for a type of malware that self-replicates?
Virus
What is the primary function of a LinkedIn profile?
To connect with professionals in an industry
What is the term for the study of designing workplaces to minimize physical strain?
Ergonomics
What is the term for digital or virtual currency that uses cryptography for security?
Cryptocurrency
What is the purpose of Social Media Business Email Etiquette?
To communicate professionally on social media
What is the term for concerns about social media spreading misinformation?
Ethical issues with social media
What is the primary function of an operating system?
To manage computer hardware and provide a platform for running other programs
What is the purpose of a software license?
To specify the terms of use for a software program
What is virtual reality?
A computer-generated simulation of a three-dimensional environment
What is the purpose of 3D printing?
To create three-dimensional objects from a digital file
What is Linux?
An open-source operating system
What is the purpose of a spreadsheet?
To organize data in rows and columns
What is the purpose of debugging?
To identify and fix errors in code
What is the term for devices that connect to the internet and exchange data with other devices and systems?
Internet of Things
Study Notes
Cybersecurity Threats
- Malware is designed to harm a computer system
- Phishing is a cybercrime where scammers trick victims into revealing personal information
- Ransomware is a type of malware that encrypts files and demands a ransom payment in exchange for the decryption key
- A virus is a type of malware that self-replicates and spreads from one computer to another
Computer Hardware and Power
- UPS (Uninterruptible Power Supply) provides emergency power to a computer system in the event of a power outage
- A surge protector is an electrical device that protects electronics from voltage spikes
Intellectual Property and Licensing
- Copyright grants the creator of an original work exclusive rights to its reproduction, distribution, and derivative works
- Creative Commons is a nonprofit organization that enables creators to grant others permission to use their creative work under certain conditions
- A software license is a legal agreement that specifies the terms of use for a software program
Computer Systems and Networking
- IoT (Internet of Things) is a network of physical devices embedded with software, sensors, and other technologies that allows them to connect and exchange data with other devices and systems over the internet
- VPN (Virtual Private Network) technology encrypts internet traffic and routes it through a remote server, making online activity private
- Linux is an open-source operating system widely used on servers, desktops, and mobile devices
- Open-source software is freely available for anyone to use, modify, and distribute
Computer Software and Programming
- A compiler is a computer program that translates code written in a programming language into machine code that can be executed by a computer
- Debugging is the process of identifying and fixing errors in code
- Common programming languages include Java, Python, C++, JavaScript, etc.
Productivity Tools and Technology
- A spreadsheet is a computer program used to organize data in rows and columns
- 3D Printing is a process of creating three-dimensional objects from a digital file
- A 3D Printer is a machine that uses a digital file to create three-dimensional objects
- Tethering is the practice of using a mobile device to provide internet access to a computer
Professional Online Presence and Etiquette
- LinkedIn is a social networking platform for professionals that allows users to connect with colleagues, find jobs, and learn about new industries
- Netiquette is the code of polite behavior when using the internet
- Social Media Business Email Etiquette is the proper way to communicate with others in a professional setting on social media platforms
Cybersecurity Threats
- Malware is designed to harm a computer system
- Phishing is a cybercrime where scammers trick victims into revealing personal information
- Ransomware is a type of malware that encrypts files and demands a ransom payment in exchange for the decryption key
- A virus is a type of malware that self-replicates and spreads from one computer to another
Computer Hardware and Power
- UPS (Uninterruptible Power Supply) provides emergency power to a computer system in the event of a power outage
- A surge protector is an electrical device that protects electronics from voltage spikes
Intellectual Property and Licensing
- Copyright grants the creator of an original work exclusive rights to its reproduction, distribution, and derivative works
- Creative Commons is a nonprofit organization that enables creators to grant others permission to use their creative work under certain conditions
- A software license is a legal agreement that specifies the terms of use for a software program
Computer Systems and Networking
- IoT (Internet of Things) is a network of physical devices embedded with software, sensors, and other technologies that allows them to connect and exchange data with other devices and systems over the internet
- VPN (Virtual Private Network) technology encrypts internet traffic and routes it through a remote server, making online activity private
- Linux is an open-source operating system widely used on servers, desktops, and mobile devices
- Open-source software is freely available for anyone to use, modify, and distribute
Computer Software and Programming
- A compiler is a computer program that translates code written in a programming language into machine code that can be executed by a computer
- Debugging is the process of identifying and fixing errors in code
- Common programming languages include Java, Python, C++, JavaScript, etc.
Productivity Tools and Technology
- A spreadsheet is a computer program used to organize data in rows and columns
- 3D Printing is a process of creating three-dimensional objects from a digital file
- A 3D Printer is a machine that uses a digital file to create three-dimensional objects
- Tethering is the practice of using a mobile device to provide internet access to a computer
Professional Online Presence and Etiquette
- LinkedIn is a social networking platform for professionals that allows users to connect with colleagues, find jobs, and learn about new industries
- Netiquette is the code of polite behavior when using the internet
- Social Media Business Email Etiquette is the proper way to communicate with others in a professional setting on social media platforms
Test your knowledge of cybersecurity threats such as malware, phishing, and ransomware, as well as computer hardware and power concepts like UPS. Improve your understanding of computer systems and cybersecurity risks.
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