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Unit 6: Impacts of Computing

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1. What is the practice of sending deceptive emails that appear to be from reputable companies to trick individuals into revealing personal information, such as passwords and credit card numbers?

A Phishing
B Spamming
C Trolling
D Clickjacking

2. The fraudulent attempt to obtain sensitive information like passwords or credit card details by disguising as a trustworthy entity in an email is called:

A Phishing
B Spamming
C Trolling
D Spoofing

3. Which is a type of malicious software?

A Spreadsheet
B Antivirus
C Virus
D Operating system

4. Which balance is important in system design?

A Speed only
B Security only
C Privacy, security, and usability
D Cost only

5. A symbol, word, or words legally registered to represent a company or product is known as a:

A Patent
B Copyright
C Trademark
D License

6. Which computing innovation refers to the network of physical devices, vehicles, and other items embedded with sensors and software to connect and exchange data over the internet?

A Artificial Intelligence (AI)
B Internet of Things (IoT)
C Cloud Computing
D Virtual Reality (VR)

7. Which computing effect improves education?

A Online learning platforms
B Virus attacks
C Fake news
D Data theft

8. What should be done before installing new software?

A Disable antivirus
B Check software authenticity
C Ignore license
D Turn off firewall

9. What is the study of designing equipment and devices to fit the human body and its movements to improve safety and comfort?

A Ergonomics
B Economics
C Ecology
D Electronics

10. Which practice helps ensure safe and responsible use of a computer?

A Sharing passwords with friends
B Using strong passwords
C Disabling antivirus software
D Downloading unknown files

11. Which behavior promotes responsible digital citizenship?

A Cyberbullying
B Spreading fake news
C Respecting others online
D Hacking accounts

12. Which is an example of computing innovation?

A Typewriter
B Artificial Intelligence
C Abacus
D Paper files

13. Which of the following is a legal protection for an invention, such as a new machine or process?

A Copyright
B Trademark
C Patent
D Trade Secret

14. What is the responsible way to handle computer hardware?

A Rough handling of devices
B Eating near the keyboard
C Proper shutdown of system
D Removing internal parts

15. Which approach studies positive and negative effects of computing?

A Hardware approach
B Computing effects approach
C Storage approach
D Programming approach

16. What is the main purpose of computing innovation?

A Increase problems
B Reduce efficiency
C Solve real-world problems
D Limit technology use

17. Which law in Pakistan specifically deals with cybercrimes like unauthorized access to data and electronic fraud?

A Copyright Ordinance, 1962
B Prevention of Electronic Crimes Act (PECA), 2016
C The Patents Ordinance, 2000
D Electronic Transaction Ordinance, 2002

18. Which of the following is a primary risk of oversharing personal information on social networking sites?

A Receiving more friend requests
B Getting more likes on posts
C Identity theft and fraud
D Improved social status

19. To prevent eye strain and fatigue while using a computer for long periods, what is the recommended practice?

A The 20-20-20 rule
B Keeping the screen brightness at maximum
C Sitting very close to the screen
D Using the computer in a completely dark room

20. Which of the following is a type of malicious software that replicates itself by attaching to another program?

A Trojan Horse
B Virus
C Spyware
D Adware

21. Which term refers to respecting others in digital space?

A Netiquette
B Malware
C Piracy
D Hacking

22. Which is a negative effect of computing?

A Easy communication
B Cyber addiction
C Online learning
D Digital storage

23. Which is a popular social networking activity?

A Installing OS
B Sharing posts
C Formatting disk
D Compiling code

24. Requiring a user to enter a complex password and a one-time code from their phone to log in is an example of a trade-off primarily between:

A Cost and performance
B Privacy and storage
C Speed and accuracy
D Security and usability

25. Which is an example of disinformation?

A Verified news
B Official reports
C False information shared deliberately
D Textbooks

26. Why are software updates important?

A They reduce security
B They add malware
C They fix security issues
D They slow the system

27. The unauthorized copying, distribution, or use of copyrighted software is known as:

A Hacking
B Software Piracy
C Phishing
D Cracking

28. What does copyright protect?

A Ideas only
B Physical devices
C Original creative work
D Internet cables

29. What is the term for false information that is spread deliberately with the intent to deceive people?

A Misinformation
B Satire
C Mal-information
D Disinformation

30. Which malware replicates itself?

A Spyware
B Worm
C Adware
D Firewall

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