W.T.F Chapter 9 Quiz IT Essentials

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This is a quiz for all the computer lovers out there. If you want to test your knowledge on this particular bunch of random IT facts take this quiz and find out how vast your knowledge is.

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1.

A virus is a self ___program (1 word)
- A.
  
  Replicating
- B.
  
  System update
- C.
  
  Trojan horse
- D.
  
  Server PAC
Correct Answer
A. Replicating
2.

Computer and network security help to keep data and equipment
- A.
  
  Functioning and provide access only to appropriate people.
- B.
  
  Everyone in an organization
- C.
  
  Everyone who want's to take a look
- D.
  
  Miss Windows Only
Correct Answer
A. Functioning and provide access only to appropriate people.
3.

Theft, loss, network intrusion, and physical damage are some of the ways a network or computer can be harmed.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
Correct Answer
A. True
4.

To successfully protect computers and the network, a technician must understand both types of threats to computer security: Physical – Events or attacks that remove, corrupt, deny access, allow access, or steal information
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
Correct Answer
B. False

Explanation
This is Data – Events or attacks that remove, corrupt, deny access, allow access, or steal information

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5.

To successfully protect computers and the network, a technician must understand both types of threats to computer security: Data – Events or attacks that steal, damage, or destroy equipment, such as servers, switches, and wiring
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
Correct Answer
B. False

Explanation
This is Physical – Events or attacks that remove, corrupt, deny access, allow access, or steal information

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6.

A worm is a self-replicating program that is harmful to (1 word)

Correct Answer
networks
Networks
Computers
Computers
system
System
7.

A Trojan is technically a worm. The Trojan does not need to be attached to other ___ Instead, a Trojan threat is hidden in ____ that appears to do one thing, and yet behind the scenes it does another.

Correct Answer
Software
software
8.

Attacks that stop a user using programs are called ___ (3 word's or abreviacion)

Correct Answer
denial of service
dos
DOS
Dos
Denial of service
9.

Spoofing – Gains access to resources on devices by pretending to be a trusted computer
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
Correct Answer
A. True
10.

DNS poisoning – Changes the DNS records on a system to point to True servers where the data is protected
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
Correct Answer
B. False

Explanation
DNS poisoning – Changes the DNS records on a system to point to "false" servers where the data is "recorded"

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11.

DDoS – Uses "(one word)" to make tracing the origin of the DoS attack difficult to locate

Correct Answer
zombies
Zombies
12.

Hardware destruction is the process of removing sensitive data from hardware and software before recycling or discarding. Hard drives should be fully erased to prevent the possibility of recovery using specialized software. Three methods are commonly used to either destroy or recycle data and hard drives:
- A.
  
  Data wiping
- B.
  
  Hard drive destruction
- C.
  
  Giving it to a friend
- D.
  
  Hard drive recycling
- E.
  
  Reinstalling the O/S
Correct Answer(s)
A. Data wiping
B. Hard drive destruction
D. Hard drive recycling
13.

There are several methods of physically protecting computer equipment,(pick 3)
- A.
  
  Control access to facilities
- B.
  
  Fit equipment with security screws.
- C.
  
  Install anti-virus
- D.
  
  Install physical alarms triggered by motion-detection sensors
- E.
  
  Throw it away
Correct Answer(s)
A. Control access to facilities
B. Fit equipment with security screws.
D. Install physical alarms triggered by motion-detection sensors
14.

Passwords should contain
- A.
  
  A mixture of letters and numbers so that they cannot easily be broken.
- B.
  
  A mixture of letters so that they cannot easily be broken.
- C.
  
  A mixture of numbers so that they cannot easily be broken.
Correct Answer
A. A mixture of letters and numbers so that they cannot easily be broken.
15.

A smart card is a small plastic card, about the size of a credit card, with a small __ embedded in it.

Correct Answer
chip
Chip
salt
:)
16.

Frequency of backups – Backups can take a long time. Sometimes it is easier to make a full backup yearly or and then do frequent partial backups of any data that has changed since the last yearly full backup
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
Correct Answer
B. False

Explanation
Frequency of backups – Backups can take a long time. Sometimes it is easier to make a full backup monthly or weekly, and then do frequent partial backups of any data that has changed since the last full backup

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17.

(WEP) stand's for

Correct Answer
Wired Equivalent Privacy
wired equivalent privacy
18.

Computer technicians must be able to analyze a security threat and determine the appropriate method to protect assets and repair damage. This process is called

Correct Answer
troubleshooting
19.

Viruses and worms are common threats that attack

Correct Answer
data
20.

Security threats can come from___ or ____of an organization.

Correct Answer
inside outside
outside inside
Outside inside
Inside outside

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W.T.F Chapter 9 Quiz IT Essentials

A virus is a self ___program (1 word)

Computer and network security help to keep data and equipment

Theft, loss, network intrusion, and physical damage are some of the ways a network or computer can be harmed.

To successfully protect computers and the network, a technician must understand both types of threats to computer security: Physical – Events or attacks that remove, corrupt, deny access, allow access, or steal information

To successfully protect computers and the network, a technician must understand both types of threats to computer security: Data – Events or attacks that steal, damage, or destroy equipment, such as servers, switches, and wiring

A worm is a self-replicating program that is harmful to (1 word)

A Trojan is technically a worm. The Trojan does not need to be attached to other _ Instead, a Trojan threat is hidden in __ that appears to do one thing, and yet behind the scenes it does another.

Attacks that stop a user using programs are called ___ (3 word's or abreviacion)

Spoofing – Gains access to resources on devices by pretending to be a trusted computer

DNS poisoning – Changes the DNS records on a system to point to True servers where the data is protected

DDoS – Uses "(one word)" to make tracing the origin of the DoS attack difficult to locate

There are several methods of physically protecting computer equipment,(pick 3)

Passwords should contain

A smart card is a small plastic card, about the size of a credit card, with a small __ embedded in it.

Frequency of backups – Backups can take a long time. Sometimes it is easier to make a full backup yearly or and then do frequent partial backups of any data that has changed since the last yearly full backup

(WEP) stand's for

Computer technicians must be able to analyze a security threat and determine the appropriate method to protect assets and repair damage. This process is called

Viruses and worms are common threats that attack

Security threats can come from_ or __of an organization.

W.T.F Chapter 9 Quiz IT Essentials

A virus is a self ___program (1 word)

Computer and network security help to keep data and equipment

Theft, loss, network intrusion, and physical damage are some of the ways a network or computer can be harmed.

To successfully protect computers and the network, a technician must understand both types of threats to computer security: Physical – Events or attacks that remove, corrupt, deny access, allow access, or steal information

To successfully protect computers and the network, a technician must understand both types of threats to computer security: Data – Events or attacks that steal, damage, or destroy equipment, such as servers, switches, and wiring

A worm is a self-replicating program that is harmful to (1 word)

A Trojan is technically a worm. The Trojan does not need to be attached to other ___ Instead, a Trojan threat is hidden in ____ that appears to do one thing, and yet behind the scenes it does another.

Attacks that stop a user using programs are called ___ (3 word's or abreviacion)

Spoofing – Gains access to resources on devices by pretending to be a trusted computer

DNS poisoning – Changes the DNS records on a system to point to True servers where the data is protected

DDoS – Uses "(one word)" to make tracing the origin of the DoS attack difficult to locate

There are several methods of physically protecting computer equipment,(pick 3)

Passwords should contain

A smart card is a small plastic card, about the size of a credit card, with a small __ embedded in it.

Frequency of backups – Backups can take a long time. Sometimes it is easier to make a full backup yearly or and then do frequent partial backups of any data that has changed since the last yearly full backup

(WEP) stand's for

Computer technicians must be able to analyze a security threat and determine the appropriate method to protect assets and repair damage. This process is called

Viruses and worms are common threats that attack

Security threats can come from___ or ____of an organization.

A Trojan is technically a worm. The Trojan does not need to be attached to other _ Instead, a Trojan threat is hidden in __ that appears to do one thing, and yet behind the scenes it does another.

Security threats can come from_ or __of an organization.