Lesson 31: Computer Ethics and Safety

Question 1

Used to protect against unwanted access or use to or form a network

Answer 1

Firewall

Question 2

For your personal computer. It should not contain personal information such as a name or birthdate

Answer 2

Password

Question 3

Require more information than a password to authenticate your identity

Answer 3

Two-Step Verifications

Question 4

Used to block content coming into and going out to the Internet

Answer 4

Filtering

Question 5

Used to block content coming into and going out to the Internet

Answer 5

Filtering

Question 6

Refers to any software that is designed to cause damage to a single computer, server, or computer network

Answer 6

Malware

Question 7

A program that had been written to corrupt data on a computer; attached to a file and spreads from file to file when program is executed

Answer 7

Virus

Question 8

Makes many copies of itself, so that computer slows down or halts tasks

Answer 8

Worm

Question 9

Does not cause damage until a specified date or until the system has been launched a certain number of times

Answer 9

Time Bomb

Question 10

Triggered by the appearance or disappearance of specified data

Answer 10

Logic Bomb

Question 11

Does something different from what is expected to do; performs one task but is actually doing another task

Answer 11

Trojan Horse

Question 12

Malicious program that records keystrokes; aids identity theft

Answer 12

Keylogger

Question 13

Fraudulently installed on a personal computer to collect information about the user

Answer 13

Spyware

Question 14

A fraudulent attempt to steal information to commit identity theft; comes from a legitimate source and asksa link in the email to update personal info

Answer 14

Phishing

Question 15

A fraudulent attempt to steal information to commit identity theft; comes from a legitimate source and asks a link in the email to update personal info

Answer 15

Phishing

Question 16

Before providing personal info in an e-commerce site, first verify if the site is secure

Answer 16

E-Commerce Safety

Question 17

E-commerce websites usually use _________ _____________ to make them secure

Answer 17

Encrypted Communication

Question 18

Before you make a financial transaction, you need to confirm that you have a secure and encrypted connection

Answer 18

E-Commerce Safety

Question 19

TLS

Answer 19

Transport Layer Security

Question 20

SSL

Answer 20

Secure Sockets Layer

Question 21

Technology encrypt sensitive information and authenticate servers and clients to ensure a secure connection

Answer 21

TLS and SSL

Question 22

___ and ___ use public key encryption to authenticate the server to the client

Answer 22

TLS and SSL

Question 23

Encrypts information

Answer 23

Public Key

Question 24

Deciphers the information

Answer 24

Private Key

Question 25

An electronic document that verifies the identity of a person or company and confirms that they own a public key

Answer 25

Digital Certificate

Question 26

Use certificate authorities to confirm that the certificate comes from a trusted party

Answer 26

Digital Certificate: TLS and SSL

Question 27

A small text file that a Web site's server puts on your computer to store information about you and your preferences

Answer 27

Cookie

Question 28

The suppression of Web content that is considered offensive or a threat to security

Answer 28

Internet Censorship

Question 29

___ __________ censors the content published on the Web to protect citizens and businesses

Answer 29

The Government

Question 30

An unlawful reproduction and/or distribution of any copyrighted digital files including videos, music, e-books, and software; is stealing

Answer 30

Software Piracy

Question 31

Belongs to the public, so the software licensing has no restrictions

Answer 31

Public Domain Software

Question 32

Allows you to download and use the software at no cost, or for a voluntary fee; usually allows unlimited copying and distribution but for bids any changes to the program

Answer 32

Freeware

Question 33

Initially available for a free trial for a specified period of time; generally requires that users pay a fee for continued use

Answer 33

Shareware

Question 34

The source code is available free of charge to the general public for use and/or modification

Answer 34

Open Source

Question 35

Provide remote access to software applications hosted on the Internet

Answer 35

Software as a Service and Application Service Provider (SaaS) and (ASP)

Question 36

Normally restrict usage and require you to register and login with a username and a password

Answer 36

Software as a Service and Application Service Provider (SaaS) and (ASP)