CSIT 120 Final Exam question with
complete solutions 2026/2027 version
Hacking - correct answer>>>unauthorized access, modification, or use of an electronic
device or some element of a computer system
Social Networking - correct answer>>>process by which we make connections with
others
social media - correct answer>>>online tools and sites that allow netoworking
Cloud Storage - correct answer>>>allows you to save files in storage and then access
them on the Cloud
Cloud Computing - correct answer>>>is a type of Internet-based computing that
provides shared computer processing resources and data to computers and other
devices on demand
intellectual property - correct answer>>>an idea, invention, or process that derives from
the work of the mind or intellect
copyright - correct answer>>>protection given to the creator of songs, computer
programs, books, and other creative works
copyright infringement - correct answer>>>When a copyrighted work is reproduced,
distributed, performed, or publicly displayed work without the permission of copyright
owner
patent - correct answer>>>creates protection for someone who invents a new product
or process
Trademark - correct answer>>>a word, phrase, logo, shape or sound that identifies a
source of goods or services that must be protected by an organization
Digital Rights Management - correct answer>>>a strategy designed to prevent illegal
distribution of movies, music, and other digital content
public domain - correct answer>>>A work of authorship that is not under copyright
protection and can be used freely without permission
plagarism - correct answer>>>taking someones ideas or writing and offering them as
your own
, digital divide - correct answer>>>The gap between those who have access to the
Internet and technology and those who do not
mobile commerce - correct answer>>>The process of buying, selling, or exchanging
products, services, or information via phone
E-commerce (electronic commerce) - correct answer>>>The process of buying, selling,
or exchanging products, services, or information via internet
black hat hackers - correct answer>>>A hacker that breaks into a system for malicious
reasons
white hat hackers - correct answer>>>A person who hacks into a system for non-
malicious purposes
Denial of service attack - correct answer>>>attack which a botnet overwhelms websites,
mail servers, or other internet locations and a user cannot access the site
Spam - correct answer>>>irrelevant or inappropriate messages sent on the Internet to a
large number of recipients
malware - correct answer>>>malicious software
Spyware - correct answer>>>malware that can monitor and record user activities
computer cookies - correct answer>>>A text file which a website can store on its
visitors' hard drives. Can remember passwords, tracks number of visitors
identity theft - correct answer>>>when a criminal or group uses the identity of unknown
person
Social Engineering - correct answer>>>manipulation of people into releasing
information or performing a task that violates security protocols
Information Technology (IT) - correct answer>>>The study or use of systems for storing,
retrieving, and sending information
Cybercrime - correct answer>>>A criminal act committed primarily through the use of a
computer system
Phishing - correct answer>>>Sending emails to lure people into revealing their personal
information or to take an action
complete solutions 2026/2027 version
Hacking - correct answer>>>unauthorized access, modification, or use of an electronic
device or some element of a computer system
Social Networking - correct answer>>>process by which we make connections with
others
social media - correct answer>>>online tools and sites that allow netoworking
Cloud Storage - correct answer>>>allows you to save files in storage and then access
them on the Cloud
Cloud Computing - correct answer>>>is a type of Internet-based computing that
provides shared computer processing resources and data to computers and other
devices on demand
intellectual property - correct answer>>>an idea, invention, or process that derives from
the work of the mind or intellect
copyright - correct answer>>>protection given to the creator of songs, computer
programs, books, and other creative works
copyright infringement - correct answer>>>When a copyrighted work is reproduced,
distributed, performed, or publicly displayed work without the permission of copyright
owner
patent - correct answer>>>creates protection for someone who invents a new product
or process
Trademark - correct answer>>>a word, phrase, logo, shape or sound that identifies a
source of goods or services that must be protected by an organization
Digital Rights Management - correct answer>>>a strategy designed to prevent illegal
distribution of movies, music, and other digital content
public domain - correct answer>>>A work of authorship that is not under copyright
protection and can be used freely without permission
plagarism - correct answer>>>taking someones ideas or writing and offering them as
your own
, digital divide - correct answer>>>The gap between those who have access to the
Internet and technology and those who do not
mobile commerce - correct answer>>>The process of buying, selling, or exchanging
products, services, or information via phone
E-commerce (electronic commerce) - correct answer>>>The process of buying, selling,
or exchanging products, services, or information via internet
black hat hackers - correct answer>>>A hacker that breaks into a system for malicious
reasons
white hat hackers - correct answer>>>A person who hacks into a system for non-
malicious purposes
Denial of service attack - correct answer>>>attack which a botnet overwhelms websites,
mail servers, or other internet locations and a user cannot access the site
Spam - correct answer>>>irrelevant or inappropriate messages sent on the Internet to a
large number of recipients
malware - correct answer>>>malicious software
Spyware - correct answer>>>malware that can monitor and record user activities
computer cookies - correct answer>>>A text file which a website can store on its
visitors' hard drives. Can remember passwords, tracks number of visitors
identity theft - correct answer>>>when a criminal or group uses the identity of unknown
person
Social Engineering - correct answer>>>manipulation of people into releasing
information or performing a task that violates security protocols
Information Technology (IT) - correct answer>>>The study or use of systems for storing,
retrieving, and sending information
Cybercrime - correct answer>>>A criminal act committed primarily through the use of a
computer system
Phishing - correct answer>>>Sending emails to lure people into revealing their personal
information or to take an action
