CSIT 101 FINAL EXAM QUESTIONS AND VERIFIED
ANSWERS
A Kindle eBook reader is an example of a(n) _____ computer? - Answers - special-
purpose
A ____ computer is remotely controlled by a hacker to damage or corrupt a computer
resource? - Answers - zombie
A _____ is an example of a computer assigned to a special task. - Answers - Kiosk
A _____ provides content that is accessible on the World Wide Web. - Answers - Web
server
A challenge for companies such as Google and Facebook is building software that can
____ over the next few years. - Answers - analyze large amounts of data
A common form of authentication is a ____. - Answers - Password
A company called ____ provides digital certifications for web transactions. - Answers -
VeriSign
A company may hire a ____ hacker to learn about vulnerabilities in its system. -
Answers - White-hat
A concern over heavy use of ____ is that it may desensitize the individual to the reality
of the real world. - Answers - violent, interactive simulated games
A game console relies on a fast _____ to handle the lively animations in a video game. -
Answers - microprocessor
A popular encryption method used to protect data that travels over a wireless network is
____. - Answers - WPA
A popular term used to identify devices such as the iPad is _____. - Answers - Tablet
PC
A printer requires a ____ installed on the computer in order to operate. - Answers -
Device Driver
A(n) ____ certificate confirms your credentials when conducting business or other
transactions on the web. - Answers - SSL
, A(n) ____ lifestyle involves ridding oneself of all concerns about privacy. - Answers -
Transparent
A(n) ____ view of data is the way a user thinks about data. - Answers - Logical
AI applications are ways in which AI methodologies are applied to ____ and provide
services. - Answers - Solves Problems
All of the following are examples of malware EXCEPT ____. - Answers - Updates
An Internet-based crime is referred to as a(n) ____ crime. - Answers - Cyber
An act of ____ would be posting a story to a blog saying that a neighbor is selling drugs,
when you know that it's not true. - Answers - Libel
An email with a subject heading "Urgent Security Update" that requests a username
and password followed by a link to "re-login and resolve the issue" is a good example of
a ____ scam. - Answers - Phishing
An icon on your desktop is a component of a ____ interface. - Answers - graphical user
An important function of a firewall is to protect all the ____ of a network or computer
from undesirable data - Answers - Ports
An individual who illegally downloads copyright-protected software is referred to as a
____. - Answers - Pirate
An industrial operating system works with a large computer system requiring a(n) ____.
- Answers - Server
An item such as a smart card is an example of the ____ form of authentication. -
Answers - Something you have
An online B2B transaction uses a(n) _____ network to exchange information on the
web. - Answers - EDI
Carpal tunnel syndrome can cause ____. - Answers - a numb sensation in the wrists
and hands
Cloud computing is not possible without _____. - Answers - an Internet connection
Compulsive online gambling and pornography are examples of ____. - Answers -
Computer Addiction
Controlling the amount of ____ we receive in our email Inbox is one way to control
information overload. - Answers - spam
ANSWERS
A Kindle eBook reader is an example of a(n) _____ computer? - Answers - special-
purpose
A ____ computer is remotely controlled by a hacker to damage or corrupt a computer
resource? - Answers - zombie
A _____ is an example of a computer assigned to a special task. - Answers - Kiosk
A _____ provides content that is accessible on the World Wide Web. - Answers - Web
server
A challenge for companies such as Google and Facebook is building software that can
____ over the next few years. - Answers - analyze large amounts of data
A common form of authentication is a ____. - Answers - Password
A company called ____ provides digital certifications for web transactions. - Answers -
VeriSign
A company may hire a ____ hacker to learn about vulnerabilities in its system. -
Answers - White-hat
A concern over heavy use of ____ is that it may desensitize the individual to the reality
of the real world. - Answers - violent, interactive simulated games
A game console relies on a fast _____ to handle the lively animations in a video game. -
Answers - microprocessor
A popular encryption method used to protect data that travels over a wireless network is
____. - Answers - WPA
A popular term used to identify devices such as the iPad is _____. - Answers - Tablet
PC
A printer requires a ____ installed on the computer in order to operate. - Answers -
Device Driver
A(n) ____ certificate confirms your credentials when conducting business or other
transactions on the web. - Answers - SSL
, A(n) ____ lifestyle involves ridding oneself of all concerns about privacy. - Answers -
Transparent
A(n) ____ view of data is the way a user thinks about data. - Answers - Logical
AI applications are ways in which AI methodologies are applied to ____ and provide
services. - Answers - Solves Problems
All of the following are examples of malware EXCEPT ____. - Answers - Updates
An Internet-based crime is referred to as a(n) ____ crime. - Answers - Cyber
An act of ____ would be posting a story to a blog saying that a neighbor is selling drugs,
when you know that it's not true. - Answers - Libel
An email with a subject heading "Urgent Security Update" that requests a username
and password followed by a link to "re-login and resolve the issue" is a good example of
a ____ scam. - Answers - Phishing
An icon on your desktop is a component of a ____ interface. - Answers - graphical user
An important function of a firewall is to protect all the ____ of a network or computer
from undesirable data - Answers - Ports
An individual who illegally downloads copyright-protected software is referred to as a
____. - Answers - Pirate
An industrial operating system works with a large computer system requiring a(n) ____.
- Answers - Server
An item such as a smart card is an example of the ____ form of authentication. -
Answers - Something you have
An online B2B transaction uses a(n) _____ network to exchange information on the
web. - Answers - EDI
Carpal tunnel syndrome can cause ____. - Answers - a numb sensation in the wrists
and hands
Cloud computing is not possible without _____. - Answers - an Internet connection
Compulsive online gambling and pornography are examples of ____. - Answers -
Computer Addiction
Controlling the amount of ____ we receive in our email Inbox is one way to control
information overload. - Answers - spam
