CSC 101 Module 6 Exam |Questions with 100%
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Isabel received a message on her computer that appeared to be from the FBI. It informed her
that her computer has been locked and she would need to pay a fee to retrieve her data. How
would you describe what is happening?
A) A hacker is trying to put a Trojan on her computer.
B) A worm has infected her computer and she needs to unplug her device.
C) It is most likely ransomware because it is telling her she has to verify payment information to
unlock her computer.
D) Nothing has happened and the message is fine to ignore since she has not been home all day
and her computer has not been turned on until now. - ✔️✔️C:It is most likely ransomware
because it is telling her she has to verify payment information to unlock her computer.
Marcus recently had his cell phone stolen. All of the following are security features that should
help him locate his stolen phone EXCEPT which one?
A) His phone can generate an alarm even if it is on mute.
B) He can use remote tracking to retrace the thief's steps.
C) The current location of his phone can be pinpointed on a map through the phone's GPS.
D) If the thief enters an incorrect passcode three times, the phone takes a picture of the thief
and emails it to Marcus. - ✔️✔️B:He can use remote wiping to retrace the thief's steps.
Siobhan has recently opened a Facebook account and as a new user, is posting frequently and
accepting many friend requests. You see a post about an upcoming trip and notice that her
profile is open to the public. What can you tell Siobhan to help her use social networking
safely?
A)Be cautious about what information she posts.
, B)Allow anyone who "friends" her to view her information.
C)Post all types of photos more often.
D)Ignore notices from the social networking site about changes to security. - ✔️✔️A:Be cautious
about what information she posts.
Technology can lead to all of the following behavioral risks EXCEPT _____.
A) social withdrawal
B) depression and anxiety
C) a sedentary lifestyle
D) higher satisfaction with life - ✔️✔️D:higher satisfaction with life
The news reports a security breach of credit card information at a large department store that
has recently laid off many employees. Why should the store investigate the possibility of the
breach being from an insider?
A)Because insiders often like to cause disruption and panic among citizens
B)Because insiders sometimes create threats after incidents at their places of employment
C)Because insiders like to breach security to make a political statement
D)Because insiders need practice breaking into networks - ✔️✔️B:Because insiders sometimes
create threats after incidents at their places of employment
There are various risks from attacks on Wi-Fi networks. These include all of the following
EXCEPT _____.
A) reading wireless transmissions
B) viewing or stealing computer data
C) downloading harmful content
D) creating malware - ✔️✔️D:creating malware
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