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Which of the following describes attackers who want to attack computers but lack the knowledge needed to do so?

  • Hackers
  • Cyberterrorists
  • White hat hackers
  • Script kiddies (correct)

    • Each of the following is a factor that causes repetitive strain injury (RSI) except:

  • Repetitive activity
  • Uninterrupted intensity
  • Lack of restful sleep (correct)
  • Improper technique

    • A _______ is a malicious program that uses a computer network to replicate.

    worm

    A _____ is a very short duration of a voltage increase that can be absorbed by a surge protector.

    <p>spike</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Wi-Fi Protected Access 2 (WPA2) Personal encrypts wireless data transmissions and limits who can access the Wi-Fi network.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When creating a strong password, _____ is the most important element.

    <p>length</p> Signup and view all the answers

    _____ is the process of 'scrambling' information in such a way that it cannot be read unless the user possesses the 'key.'

    <p>encryption</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is not a web browser setting for managing cookies?

    <p>Have all cookies automatically expire after 45 days.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is address spoofing?

    <p>An attack that changes the device's address so that data is sent to the attacker's computer.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who is referred to as an attacker?

    <p>An individual who launches attacks against other users and their computers.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is biometric security?

    <p>A way to verify your identity based on physical characteristics.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are cyberterrorists?

    <p>Individuals who attack a nation's computer networks to cause disruption and panic.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is data mining?

    <p>The process of sifting through big data to find important questions that will yield fruitful results.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are hacktivists?

    <p>Attackers who are strongly motivated by principles or beliefs.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a password manager?

    <p>A program that helps you create and store multiple strong passwords in a single user 'vault'.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is social engineering?

    <p>A category of attacks that attempts to trick the victim into giving valuable information.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a worm?

    <p>A collection of harmful computer code that spreads throughout a computer and/or network.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How can an attacker execute malware through a script?

    <p>An attacker can attach a script to a program that you download which then infects your computer.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does encryption work?

    <p>It scrambles the information until the key is used to unscramble it.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How is a worm different from a Trojan?

    <p>A worm spreads through a network, whereas a Trojan hides inside another program.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In which real-life situation would it be useful to use a digital certificate?

    <p>If you were signing a rental lease.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is phishing?

    <p>When an attacker convinces you to enter personal information at an imposter website.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which term refers to the science that specifies the design and arrangement of items for efficient and safe interaction?

    <p>ergonomics</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Networks allow computers to share resources, such as hardware, software, data, and information.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    A DSL modem uses existing standard copper telephone wiring to send and receive digital data.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is not a common network topology?

    <p>Client/server network</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a private network used by organizations to communicate internally?

    <p>intranet</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What describes a normal-looking, yet fraudulent Wi-Fi network?

    <p>evil twin</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which government agency is responsible for releasing the rules surrounding Internet access?

    <p>Federal Communications Commission (FCC)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The Ethernet standard controls how network interface cards (NICs), routers, and modems share access to cables and phone lines.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is TCP/IP (Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol)?

    <p>A unique number that identifies every computer on the Internet.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a wide area network (WAN)?

    <p>A network that connects devices in a large geographic region.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a wireless network key?

    <p>A broadband technology that uses infrared light or radio-frequency signals to communicate.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a zombie in computer terms?

    <p>A device infected with malware that an attacker uses to control the device remotely.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the approximate range of a personal area network?

    <p>30 feet</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Cybersecurity Concepts

    • Script kiddies are attackers with limited knowledge who aim to compromise computers.
    • Repetitive strain injury (RSI) factors include improper technique, repetitive activity, and uninterrupted intensity; lack of restful sleep is not a risk factor.
    • A worm is a self-replicating malicious program that spreads through computer networks.
    • A spike refers to a brief voltage increase manageable by surge protectors.
    • Wi-Fi Protected Access 2 (WPA2) Personal encrypts data transmissions, securing Wi-Fi networks.

    Password Security

    • The most crucial element in creating a strong password is its length.
    • A password manager is a tool that securely stores and manages strong passwords in a single protected vault.

    Data Protection Techniques

    • Encryption involves scrambling information, only readable with a specific key.
    • Data mining is the analysis of large datasets to extract valuable insights.

    Types of Attackers

    • Cyberterrorists target national computer networks to cause disruption and fear.
    • Hactivists focus on attacks driven by ideology or principles.
    • Address spoofing is an attack that alters a device's address to redirect data to the attacker.

    Malware Characteristics

    • A worm can spread without user interaction, while a Trojan conceals itself within another program.
    • A zombie refers to a malware-infected device controlled remotely by an attacker.

    Cybersecurity Attacks

    • Social engineering manipulates human behavior to gain confidential information.
    • Phishing tricks individuals into revealing personal information on fraudulent websites.

    Network Fundamentals

    • An intranet is a private network for internal communication within organizations.
    • The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) oversees internet access regulations.
    • TCP/IP assigns unique identifiers to computers on the internet, formatted as four number sets separated by periods.
    • A wireless network key supports communication through radio frequencies or infrared light.

    Network Configurations

    • A wide area network (WAN) connects devices over extensive geographic regions.
    • Common network topologies include star and mesh; a client/server network is not a topology.
    • An evil twin is a fraudulent Wi-Fi network masquerading as a legitimate one.

    Miscellaneous

    • The estimated range of a personal area network is approximately 30 feet.
    • The Ethernet standard regulates how devices share network access and data transmission.

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    Test your knowledge on important cybersecurity concepts such as attackers, password security, and data protection techniques. This quiz covers critical terms and practices essential for understanding modern cybersecurity challenges and solutions.

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