Cybersecurity and Computer Hardware Quiz

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