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What is the primary purpose of a worm in computing?
What is the primary purpose of a worm in computing?
Which of the following best describes a Denial of Service attack?
Which of the following best describes a Denial of Service attack?
What is the function of a firewall in a network?
What is the function of a firewall in a network?
How does biometric security authenticate users?
How does biometric security authenticate users?
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Which device is used to read printed text and graphics and convert them into a digital format?
Which device is used to read printed text and graphics and convert them into a digital format?
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What is the benefit of using an ergonomic keyboard?
What is the benefit of using an ergonomic keyboard?
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What allows users to perform gestures such as swiping on a digital camera?
What allows users to perform gestures such as swiping on a digital camera?
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Which statement accurately describes content filtering?
Which statement accurately describes content filtering?
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Which of the following best describes cybercrime?
Which of the following best describes cybercrime?
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What role does a digital forensics examiner NOT need to have?
What role does a digital forensics examiner NOT need to have?
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What is a primary benefit of participating in a digital detox?
What is a primary benefit of participating in a digital detox?
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Which term is commonly used to describe individuals who perform attacks against computer systems?
Which term is commonly used to describe individuals who perform attacks against computer systems?
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What distinguishes script kiddies from more skilled attackers?
What distinguishes script kiddies from more skilled attackers?
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The Dark web is primarily used for what purpose?
The Dark web is primarily used for what purpose?
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Which of the following is NOT considered a type of digital security risk?
Which of the following is NOT considered a type of digital security risk?
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What is the function of crimeware?
What is the function of crimeware?
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What is the primary intent of a cracker in the context of computer security?
What is the primary intent of a cracker in the context of computer security?
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What distinguishes a hactivist from other types of computer attackers?
What distinguishes a hactivist from other types of computer attackers?
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Which of the following defines cyberterrorism?
Which of the following defines cyberterrorism?
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Which of the following best describes social engineering?
Which of the following best describes social engineering?
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What is the goal of cyberwarfare?
What is the goal of cyberwarfare?
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What is a common aim of cyberextortionists?
What is a common aim of cyberextortionists?
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What role does data mining play in cybercrime?
What role does data mining play in cybercrime?
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Which of the following describes malware?
Which of the following describes malware?
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What does SDHC stand for in Micro SDHC cards?
What does SDHC stand for in Micro SDHC cards?
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What is the primary function of a signature capture pad?
What is the primary function of a signature capture pad?
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A foot mouse is designed to be controlled using which part of the body?
A foot mouse is designed to be controlled using which part of the body?
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What does the process of formatting a disk involve?
What does the process of formatting a disk involve?
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Which of the following best describes a DVD?
Which of the following best describes a DVD?
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What characterizes a Real-Time Operating System (RTOS)?
What characterizes a Real-Time Operating System (RTOS)?
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What is the main purpose of a file manager?
What is the main purpose of a file manager?
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Which of the following is not a feature of a multi-user operating system?
Which of the following is not a feature of a multi-user operating system?
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What defines access time in computing?
What defines access time in computing?
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Which of the following is a feature of SSDs over traditional hard drives?
Which of the following is a feature of SSDs over traditional hard drives?
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What does RAID primarily enhance in a storage context?
What does RAID primarily enhance in a storage context?
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What is the primary characteristic of RAM?
What is the primary characteristic of RAM?
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Which description best fits a CD-RW?
Which description best fits a CD-RW?
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What function does a wireless microphone serve?
What function does a wireless microphone serve?
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What does RFID technology utilize for transmitting information?
What does RFID technology utilize for transmitting information?
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What is a common characteristic of LCD technology?
What is a common characteristic of LCD technology?
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What is the primary function of OCR software?
What is the primary function of OCR software?
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What distinguishes a QR code from traditional barcodes?
What distinguishes a QR code from traditional barcodes?
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Which statement about MICR readers is correct?
Which statement about MICR readers is correct?
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What is the main advantage of ink-jet printers?
What is the main advantage of ink-jet printers?
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What is a significant disadvantage of basic thermal printers?
What is a significant disadvantage of basic thermal printers?
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Which feature is NOT typically associated with Smart TVs?
Which feature is NOT typically associated with Smart TVs?
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What is the function of a data projector?
What is the function of a data projector?
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How does cloud storage function?
How does cloud storage function?
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Study Notes
Digital Security, Ethics, and Privacy
- A digital security risk is an event or action that could damage or lose computer or mobile device hardware, software, data, information, or processing capability.
- Types of digital risks include threats to information, physical health, mental health, and the environment.
- Cybercrime is an intentional breach of digital security, often a deliberate illegal act involving computers or related devices.
- Crimeware is software used by cybercriminals.
- Digital forensics (cyber-forensics) involves discovering, collecting, and analyzing evidence found on computers and networks. This includes examining media, programs, data, and log files on computers, mobile devices, servers, and networks.
- A digital forensics examiner needs law knowledge, technical skills in hardware and software, excellent communication, familiarity with corporate structures/policies, willingness to learn, and problem-solving skills.
- Digital detox is refraining from technology use for a specific time, which can help with behavioral health, including better sleep, less anxiety, and better thoughts. It can also alleviate physical problems like eye strain and repetitive stress injuries.
- Threat actors are thieves who attack other users and computers.
- The Dark web is a part of the internet that's accessed through specialized software, letting users and website operators remain anonymous while performing illegal actions.
- Script kiddies are individuals who lack computer and network knowledge but attempt computer attacks by downloading freely available software.
Internet and Network Attacks
- Internet attacks include malware, botnets, denial-of-service (DoS) attacks, backdoors, and spoofing.
- Spyware secretly collects user information and communicates it to outside sources.
- Worms are programs that repeatedly copy themselves, using up resources and potentially shutting down computers, devices, or networks.
- Backdoors in programs let users bypass security controls to access programs, computers, or networks.
- Denial of service attacks flood servers with network traffic, preventing them from functioning.
- Firewalls protect network resources from outsiders.
- Biometric security uses unique characteristics like face, hands, or eyes to authenticate users.
- Content filtering restricts access to specific material.
Input Devices
- Voice input involves speaking into a microphone.
- Motion-sensing devices use wired or wireless technology to translate player movements into input.
- Optical scanners convert printed text and graphics into a form computers can process.
- OCR converts scanned images to digital text for editing and searching.
- QR codes are 2D bar codes that store information in both vertical and horizontal directions.
- MICR readers read text printed with magnetized ink.
- Magstripe readers read the magnetic stripe on cards to identify information and card issuers.
- Inkjet printers spray ink onto paper to form characters and graphics.
- Thermal printers use heated pins to make images on heat-sensitive paper.
- Digital cameras can use touch input.
- Foot mice use feet to control a computer.
- Styluses are small metal or plastic devices that look like pens.
Storage Devices and Data
- Data projectors display computer information on a larger screen.
- Cloud storage keeps files on servers on the internet.
- Storage time is the time required to access items from storage media.
- Zettabytes are a large unit of digital measurement.
- Solid state drives (SSDs) are flash memory storage devices containing their own processors. They have faster access times, transfer rates, and are more durable than traditional hard drives.
- RAID (redundant array of independent disks) duplicates data and information to improve reliability.
- RAM (random-access memory) is volatile, requiring power to maintain content. Head crashes cause computer disk damage, and CD-RWs are erasable multisession discs.
- SAN (storage area networks) are high-speed networks designed to provide storage to other servers.
- RFID tags are chips containing information transmitted via radio waves.
Other Technologies
- SDHC cards are high-capacity storage cards commonly used in cell phones.
- Signature capture pads record electronic signatures.
- Formatting a hard disk involves erasing all existing data to prepare it for use.
- DVD or Digital Versatile Discs store large amounts of data.
- Smart TVs have Internet access enabling web browsing, streaming, and other online activities.
Operating Systems and Software
- Linux is a Unix-like, open-source, and community-developed OS for computers, servers, mainframes, etc.
- File managers allow users to organize and manipulate files and folders.
- Multi-user operating systems let multiple people access the same system concurrently.
- Real-time operating systems manage tasks with strict timing requirements.
- Device managers help a computer's users view, configure, and manage hardware devices.
- Memory managers allocate and track computer memory.
- Network operating systems manage network resources and communication.
- Process managers oversee processes and threads in operating systems.
- Virtualization allows multiple OSs to run on a single server simultaneously.
- MacOS is a proprietary graphical OS for Apple products.
- Web filtering software monitors and controls internet access by users.
- Crowdsourcing gathers information, work, or opinions from numerous individuals.
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This quiz explores the critical areas of digital security, including risks and types of cybercrime, and the role of digital forensics. It also discusses the importance of ethics and privacy in our increasingly digital world. Test your understanding of how technology intersects with security and ethics.