In cybersecurity, what does CIA stand for?

Confidentiality, Integrity, Availability

Cybersecurity Investigation Agency

Cybersecurity, Internet, Accessibility

Which of the following most accurately describes the Internet of Things?

Malicious hackers intent on stealing confidential information like credit card numbers or email addresses

All of the websites that a person can currently access online

Internet service providers who make it possible to go online

Which of the following devices is not a part of the Internet of Things?

A physical combination padlock for your gym locker

A watch that allows you to measure and track your activity through a mobile app

A security system that lets you remotely monitor your home

A car with a built-in navigation system

Which of the following is true of the WannaCry ransomware attack?

Hackers locked down computers and demanded payment to unlock

Medical services were disrupted as a result of the attack

The attack may have been possible because people had not updated their operating systems

What should be the primary focus of keeping information secure?

Ensuring the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of data

Educating users on the dangers of phishing attempts

Implementing a strong password policy

What is the core technology that allows digital devices to connect and transmit data with each other?

a global positioning sensor or GPS

Spear-phishing is when hackers search for and use personal data to directly target a person in a phishing email. Of the following, which would provide the most credibility in a spear-phishing email?

Knowing a recent store that you shopped at

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which kind of personal information do people send over the Internet?

Credit Card Numbers

Contact Information

Medical Information

All of the above

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

True or False: Learning computer science or coding is only useful if you want to become a professional programmer.

True

False

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of the following is not true about cybersecurity?

Recent data breaches have released personal information of hundreds of millions of people.

Cybersecurity is the protection of computer systems, networks, and data from digital attacks.

As we rely more on computing devices to store and send data, we increase our vulnerability to cyber attacks.

Cyber attacks can devastate large organizations, but individuals are largely unaffected.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of the following devices is not connected to the Internet of Things?

An AM/FM radio without any bluetooth or Internet connection capabilities

A wearable device that measures your physical activity and allows you to track your activity through a mobile app

A smart thermostat that allows you to remotely control your home’s temperature through a mobile app

A digital baby monitor that allows you to stream video and audio of your nursery from the Internet

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of the following is true about the Internet of Things? I. The Internet of Things is the network of devices with the ability to connect and exchange data. II. The Internet of Things increases our vulnerability to cyber attacks. III. The Internet of Things is purely positive–there are no negative consequences to increased connectivity

I only

I and II

I and III

None of the above

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

In 2016, online fraud cases in the United States resulted in victim losses totaling:

Nothing–online fraud doesn’t result in victim losses

100000.0

$2 million

Over $1.2 billion

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of the following is true about jobs in the field of cybersecurity?

There are a lot of unfilled positions in cybersecurity right now, but in the next few years all of those positions will be filled.

Right now there aren’t many unfilled cybersecurity positions, but there will be more in the next couple of years.

There are many unfilled cybersecurity positions right now, and there will be even more unfilled positions in the next couple of years.

There are too many qualified cybersecurity professionals. There are no unfilled positions now, and there won’t be any unfilled positions in the next few years.

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CodeHS Cybersecurity Unit 1

Which kind of personal information do people send over the Internet?

True or False: Learning computer science or coding is only useful if you want to become a professional programmer.

Which of the following is not true about cybersecurity?

Which of the following devices is not connected to the Internet of Things?

In 2016, online fraud cases in the United States resulted in victim losses totaling:

Which of the following is true about jobs in the field of cybersecurity?

In cybersecurity, what does CIA stand for?

Alice is buying books from an online retail site, and she finds that she is able to change the price of a book from $19.99 to $1.99. Which part of the CIA triad has been broken?

Cynthia discovers that she has the ability to modify the lunch menu posted on her school’s website. She edits the website so for lunch every day, it says “Green Eggs and Ham”. Which part of the CIA triad was broken?

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