Nc Computer Skills Trivia Quiz- Societal / Ethical Issues

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NC Computer Skills Quiz-Societal / Ethical Issues

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1.

A ________ is a person who gains unauthorized access to a computer network for the purpose of corrupting or stealing data.
- A.
  
  Programmer
- B.
  
  Hacker
- C.
  
  Sysop
- D.
  
  Network administrator
2.

You accidentally see your teacher’s password for the grading program used at your school. Ethically, you should do which of the following:
- A.
  
  Report your findings to the principal, since this is a breech of security.
- B.
  
  Explain to your teacher and suggest she change her password.
- C.
  
  Use the password to change grades for friends at your school.
- D.
  
  Pretend you didn’t see the password and do nothing.
3.

What is “software piracy”?
- A.
  
  Illegally copying computer programs
- B.
  
  Reformatting hard drives and reselling them as new
- C.
  
  Infecting the hard drive with a virus
- D.
  
  Reselling used CPU’s for a profit
4.

Which of the following is not an advantage of buying your own software?
- A.
  
  Having instruction manuals and documentation
- B.
  
  Making copies and reselling them for a profit
- C.
  
  Receiving technical support form the software developer
- D.
  
  Having the personal satisfaction of doing the right thing
5.

__________ is software that you can use on a limited trial basis before you buy it.
- A.
  
  Trialware
- B.
  
  Cheapware
- C.
  
  Shareware
- D.
  
  Freeware
6.

A ______ is a virus that is often disguised as a useful computer program.
- A.
  
  Trojan Horse
- B.
  
  Hacker
- C.
  
  Worm
- D.
  
  Pirate
7.

_________ domain software can be copied, modified and redistributed free of charge and restriction.
- A.
  
  Private
- B.
  
  Share
- C.
  
  Public
- D.
  
  Free
8.

Which of the following should be done if you discover a virus on your computer?
- A.
  
  E-mail all your friends to warn them of the virus
- B.
  
  Remove and destroy all files with the .exe extention
- C.
  
  Disinfect your computer using antivirus software
- D.
  
  Purchase another computer
9.

A broad range of issues and standards of conduct related to the use of computer technology is:
- A.
  
  Security
- B.
  
  Copyright
- C.
  
  Piracy
- D.
  
  Ethics
10.

How can software developers keep users from making illegal copies of their software?
- A.
  
  Copyright the software
- B.
  
  Buy a patent for the software
- C.
  
  Lock the software
- D.
  
  Decode the software
11.

_________ software is made available by the author to others at no cost, but cannot be resold or distributed for profit.
- A.
  
  Executable
- B.
  
  Computer
- C.
  
  Antivirus
- D.
  
  Freeware
12.

When safely using the Internet it is recommended that you do which of the following?
- A.
  
  Use your real name and address
- B.
  
  Lie about your age
- C.
  
  Never agree to meet someone you do not know
- D.
  
  Create a profile with only accurate information about yourself
13.

Which of the following is a true statement concerning plagiarism and the Internet?
- A.
  
  You may use up to one paragraph or two sentences, whichever is less.
- B.
  
  Plagiarism does not apply to the Internet because of all the inaccurate information you find.
- C.
  
  Always site Internet sources in a bibliography.
- D.
  
  Electronic information is never copyrighted.
14.

The ________ divide can refer to the differences between individuals within a particular country, as well as between one country and another.
- A.
  
  Ability
- B.
  
  Digital
- C.
  
  Technology
- D.
  
  On-line
15.

A message that appears to come from a person or company other than the real sender is a ________.
- A.
  
  Spam
- B.
  
  Popup
- C.
  
  Ghost
- D.
  
  Spoof
16.

The electronic equilvalent of junk mail is known as:
- A.
  
  Adware
- B.
  
  Spam
- C.
  
  Cyberfraud
- D.
  
  Packets