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ch 8

Multiple Choice
Identify the letter of the choice that best completes the statement or answers the question.
 

 1. 
All of the following are true concerning viruses except __________.
a.
viruses are potentially damaging computer programs
b.
a virus is a segment of a program
c.
many viruses are generated by chance
d.
damage caused by a virus is called the virus payload
 

 2. 
Currently, more than __________ known computer virus programs exist.
a.
500
c.
6,000
b.
50,000
d.
85,000
 

 3. 
A __________ virus replaces the program that is used to start the computer system with a modified, infected version of the startup program.
a.
boot sector
c.
Trojan horse
b.
file
d.
macro
 

 4. 
A __________ virus inserts virus code into program files.
a.
boot sector
c.
Trojan horse
b.
file
d.
macro
 

 5. 
A __________ is a program that is activated on a specific date.
a.
logic bomb
c.
time bomb
b.
worm
d.
macro virus
 

 6. 
A well-known time bomb virus is the __________ virus, which destroys files on March 6.
a.
da Vinci
c.
Spring Fever
b.
Michelangelo
d.
Green Caterpillar
 

 7. 
Antivirus programs also are called __________.
a.
vaccines
c.
virus remedy
b.
computer medicine
d.
virus fixers
 

 8. 
__________ is the use of a computer system without permission.
a.
Access controls
c.
Unauthorized access
b.
Unauthorized use
d.
Biometic trespass
 

 9. 
A person who tries to break into a computer system is called a __________.
a.
cracker
c.
cookie
b.
hacker
d.
both a and b
 

 10. 
Computer vandalism includes all of the following except __________.
a.
a student cutting a computer cable
b.
a student deleting important computer files
c.
stealing a CD-ROM
d.
individuals breaking into a school and smashing computers
 

 11. 
The most common type of software theft is __________.
a.
stealing a CD-ROM
c.
software piracy
b.
stealing a floppy disk
d.
all of the above
 

 12. 
Software licenses are agreements that __________.
a.
provide specific conditions for use of the software
b.
users must accept before using the software
c.
outline the rights to use the software
d.
all of the above
 

 13. 
A(n) __________ is a complete power failure.
a.
overvoltage
c.
brownout
b.
blackout
d.
undervoltage
 

 14. 
A(n) __________ is a prolonged undervoltage.
a.
overvoltage
c.
brownout
b.
blackout
d.
undervoltage
 

 15. 
Copyright laws __________.
a.
protect original materials created by students and teachers posted on the Web
b.
apply to all creative works
c.
are contained in the Copyright Act of 1976 and its numerous amendments
d.
all of the above
 

True/False
Indicate whether the sentence or statement is true or false.
 

 16. 
The symptom or damage caused by a virus is called the virus payload.
 

 17. 
A logic bomb virus is activated on a particular date.
 

 18. 
Unauthorized access is the use of a computer system or data for unapproved purposes.
 

 19. 
Unauthorized use is the use of a computer system without permission.
 

 20. 
A cracker is someone who tries to access computer systems illegally.
 

 21. 
A proxy server screens all incoming and outgoing messages.
 

 22. 
Computer vandalism takes many forms, from a student cutting a computer cable to individuals breaking in a school and randomly smashing computers.
 

 23. 
A software license is an agreement that provides recommended conditions for use of the software; however, users do not have to accept these recommendations before using the software.
 

 24. 
The prolonged malfunction of a computer system resulting in hardware, software, data, and information loss is called a spike.
 

 25. 
A prolonged overvoltage is called a brownout.
 

 26. 
A complete power failure is a blackout.
 

 27. 
Surge protectors may not protect the computer in the event of a large overvoltage, such as a lightning strike.
 

 28. 
Surge protectors are 100 percent foolproof.
 

 29. 
UPS stands for uninterrupted power spike.
 

 30. 
An uninterruptible power supply uses batteries to supply power to the computer during electrical malfunctions.
 

 31. 
Schools should never store backup copies at an off-site location.
 

 32. 
Computer ethics are the moral guidelines that govern the use of computers, networks, and information systems.
 

 33. 
By acquiring data from public and other sources, national marketing organizations can create an electronic profile of an individual.
 

 34. 
Web publishing is the development and maintenance of Web pages.
 

 35. 
Intellectual property rights issues deal with ownership of online content and courses.
 

 36. 
Dot Kids is part of the U.S. domain on the Internet and functions much like the children’s section of a public library with content suitable for children under thirteen.
 

 37. 
Viewing a browser's history list will give you information about what sites have been visited.
 

 38. 
Assistive technologies are innovative technologies that can modify or adapt the classroom for special learning needs.
 

 39. 
Many experts are concerned that Web-enhanced textbooks will not be correlated to national and state curriculum standards and benchmarks.
 

 40. 
Web-based distance learning has experienced phenomenal growth in K-12 schools.
 

Completion
Complete each sentence or statement.
 

 41. 
A(n) ____________________ is a potentially damaging computer program designed to attach itself to files and damage them.
 

 

 42. 
The symptom or damage caused by a virus is called a(n) ____________________.
 

 

 43. 
A(n) ____________________ replaces the program used to start the computer system with an infected version.
 

 

 44. 
False warnings about viruses that often spread via e-mail and over the Internet are known as ____________________.
 

 

 45. 
A(n) ____________________ screens all incoming and outgoing messages.
 

 

 46. 
____________________ is software provided at no cost to a user by an individual or company.
 

 

 47. 
A(n) ____________________ gives the buyer the right to install software on multiple computers at a single site.
 

 

 48. 
A(n) ____________________ is a malfunction of a computer system.
 

 

 49. 
Anything considered ____________________ — including software or creative works — is free from copyright restrictions.
 

 

 50. 
____________________ is part of the U.S. domain on the Internet and functions much like the children’s section of a public library with content suitable for children under thirteen.
 

 



 
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