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Computer Security QuizDakota State University’s Technology Support Services
1) Which of the following is a good password?
a. Name of your dog
b. Gz47&jeo
Passwords should contain letters; numbers and characters from the extended character set and are at least 7 characters long.
c. Mother’s maiden name
d. Social security number
2) True or False. Small businesses are not targets for hackers.
a. True
b. False
Most attacks are crimes of opportunity.
3) The best way to keep your password safe.
a. Memorize it and don’t tell anyone
E-mail is not necessarily encrypted or secured. Someone could be monitoring your network and intercept your password.
b. Write it down in a secure place like your wallet
c. Write it on a sticky note on the bottom of your keyboard
d. E-mail it to yourself so you don’t forget it
4) True or False. In a wireless local area network (LAN), restricting access to known Media Access Control MAC addresses will prevent unauthorized users from accessing my wireless LAN.
a. True
b. False
It is a relatively simple matter to change the MAC address on a Network Interface Card.
5) What is phishing?
a. A strong password
b. Type of computer virus
c. E-mails and websites designed to fool you into giving out personal information.
Phishing is a numbers game. Perpetrators are hoping to fool a few people out of millions into divulging their financial information using offers that are too good to be true or official- looking sites or e-mails.
d. An e-mail designed to get you to buy pharmaceuticals
e. Minnesota’s state sport
6) True or False. Cookies can be used to track your buying habits.
a. True
Many websites use cookies to tailor the user experience.
b. False
7) How often should you back up the data and documents stored on your computer?
a. Daily
Incremental backups are designed to maintain current information.
b. Weekly
c. Monthly
d. Before system upgrades
8) Receiving a call from someone falsely? claiming to be from the help desk is an example of:
a. Fraud
b. Phishing
c. Social Engineering
Social engineering is the art of gathering information based on people’s desire to be helpful.
d. Shoulder surfing
9) Which of the following is more secure:
a. WEP Wired Equivalent Privacy
b. WPA WiFi Protected Access
WiFi protected access is a mechanism for authenticating and encrypting wireless traffic.
c. TVA Tennessee Valley Authority
d. TIFF Tag Image File Format
10) Most security experts recommend changing your password:
a. Annually
b. Quarterly
Although most security experts recommend changing your password every 90 days, sensitive accounts should be changed more frequently.
c. Semi-annually
d. Never
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