Introduction to Computer Science

What does the term 'malware' refer to?

• A type of computer hardware

• Software designed to perform malicious actions

• A secure software that protects computers

• Malfunctioning software that no longer works properly

Which of the following is considered a strong password?

• 123456

• password

• letmein

• Tr0ub4dor&3

What is the primary purpose of two-factor authentication (2FA)?

• To double the password strength

• To require two passwords for login

• To add an extra layer of security beyond just a password

• To make logging in twice as fast

What can individuals do to protect themselves from cybercrime?

• All of the above

• Avoid clicking on suspicious links

• 
  Be cautious of deceptive emails

• Update software regularly

What is NOT a method mentioned for a virus to get on your computer?

• Through security updates

• Deception about the program's purpose

• Exploiting software vulnerabilities

• Physical contact with the computer

What can a computer virus do once it's on your computer?

• Steal or delete files

• Control other programs

• Allow remote control of your computer

• All of the above

What is a phishing scam?

• A type of computer virus

• An email that leads to a fake website

• A method to protect personal information

• A secure way to log into accounts

What has been compromised due to cybercrime in recent years?

• Credit card numbers

• All of the above

• Social Security numbers

• Healthcare records

Who can commit cybercrimes?

• International terrorists

• Teenagers competing for bragging rights

• Regular army of large countries

• All of the above

A small but dangerous piece of programming-code that attacks computer and network systems through 'contaminated' (infected) data files, introduced into a system via disks or internet.

• firewall

• computer virus

• hacking

• malware