Protecting Against Cybersecurity Threats: Draft Test

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It attacks deceive recipients into revealing sensitive information, such as passwords or financial details, by masquerading as trustworthy entities.

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PHISHING

Answer explanation

Phishing attacks deceive recipients into revealing sensitive information, such as passwords or financial details, by masquerading as trustworthy entities.

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This form of malware locks users out of their systems or encrypts files, demanding a ransom for their release.

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RANSOMWARE

Answer explanation

Ransomware is a form of malware locks users out of their systems or encrypts files, demanding a ransom for their release.

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It covers various forms of harmful software designed to infiltrate, damage, or disable computers, systems, and networks.

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MALWARE

Answer explanation

Malware, or malicious software, covers various forms of harmful software designed to infiltrate, damage, or disable computers, systems, and networks.

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A type of malicious software, or malware, that spreads between computers and causes damage to data and software.

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VIRUS/VIRUSES

Answer explanation

Viruses is a type of malicious software, or malware, that spreads between computers and causes damage to data and software.

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It can include letters, numbers, and symbols, and they are typically created to be unique and difficult to guess.

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PASSWORD

Answer explanation

Passwords can include letters, numbers, and symbols, and they are typically created to be unique and difficult to guess.

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It requires a username/password verification and an SMS text verification.

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TWO-FACTOR AUTHENTICATION

Answer explanation

2FA requires a username/password verification and an SMS text verification.

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The following are an example of safe video conferencing practices, except? Mute yourself when not speaking. Be on time. Wear work-appropriate clothing. Browse social media

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Browse social media

Answer explanation

browsing social media while in a video conferencing may causes lack of focus and distraction.

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Which of the following is an example of device management? Provide training for students and staff on how to use devices effectively, including best practices for online safety, digital citizenship, and cybersecurity.

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Provide training for students and staff on how to use devices effectively, including best practices for online safety, digital citizenship, and cybersecurity.

Answer explanation

Provide training for students and staff on how to use devices effectively, including best practices for online safety,

digital citizenship, and cybersecurity.

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The following are guidelines in terms of internet usage, except? Develop a clear and concise acceptable use policy that outlines what is considered appropriate and inappropriate behavior while using the Internet., Provide regular training for students and staff on online safety, including how to recognize cyberbullying, phishing scams, and other online threats., Encourage students to protect their personal information by not sharing sensitive details, such as full names, addresses, or phone numbers, online., Promote unrespectful and irresponsible communication in online interactions, promoting access to unreliable sources that possess risks to its user.

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Promote unrespectful and irresponsible communication in online interactions, promoting access to unreliable sources that possess risks to its user.

Answer explanation

Promote unrespectful and irresponsible communication in online interactions, promoting access to unreliable sources that possess risks to its user.

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A worldwide system of interconnected computer networks and electronic devices that communicate with each other using an established set of protocols

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INTERNET

Answer explanation

INTERNET is a worldwide system of interconnected computer networks and electronic devices that communicate with each other using an established set of protocols