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Unit 6: Impacts of Computing

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1. Which platform requires safe usage to protect personal data?

A Offline notebook
B Digital platforms
C Printed books
D Whiteboard

2. 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

3. What legal protection is granted to the creator of an original literary or artistic work, such as a book or a song?

A Patent
B Trademark
C Copyright
D Trade Secret

4. Ava is a new user of a popular app. She notices the app asks for access to her microphone even though she is using it only for text messages. What is a safe and privacy-conscious decision for Ava?

A Deny the microphone permission if it is not needed for the app's functionality
B Grant permission to avoid any disruption in service
C Uninstall the app immediately without reading the permissions
D Grant permission because the app is from a well-known company

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

A Netiquette
B Malware
C Piracy
D Hacking

6. Julia's computer started acting strangely after she downloaded a file from an untrusted website. Programs are crashing, and there are many pop-ups. What is most likely the issue?

A The computer is overheating
B A hardware failure
C Malware or a virus infection
D A power surge

7. Which behavior promotes responsible digital citizenship?

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

8. When a system requires a complex password and two-factor authentication, it increases security but may decrease:

A Privacy
B Usability
C Reliability
D Cost

9. Yasmine is a graphic designer. She creates a logo for her client. The client does not pay for the design. What legal concept protects Yasmine's right to be paid for her creative work?

A Patent law
B Copyright law and contract law
C Trademark law
D Trade secret law

10. Which software practice is responsible?

A Using pirated software
B Ignoring updates
C Installing antivirus software
D Disabling firewall

11. Laura is an artist who posts her paintings on a social networking site. A user copies her painting, removes her signature, and sells it as a poster. Which type of law protects Laura's rights?

A Privacy law
B Copyright law
C Contract law
D Criminal law

12. Ethan is using a social networking site. He sees a post that seems too good to be true, claiming that clicking a link will give him free gift cards. What should Ethan do based on responsible use of digital platforms?

A Click the link to see if it works
B Share the post with his friends
C Ignore the post and report it as suspicious if possible
D Enter his personal information to claim the gift

13. What is malware designed to do?

A Improve performance
B Protect data
C Harm computer systems
D Update software

14. 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

15. Sophia is a software engineer. She is working on a project that uses user data. She ensures that the data is anonymized before analysis. This is an example of protecting:

A System speed
B User privacy
C Software copyright
D Hardware integrity

16. What does copyright protect?

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

17. Xander finds a USB drive in the parking lot. He is curious and wants to see what is on it. What is the safest and most responsible action?

A Insert it into his personal computer to check the files
B Hand it over to the lost and found or authorities without plugging it in
C Delete all files on it
D Use it to backup his own files

18. Which of the following is an example of a computing innovation?

A A pencil
B Artificial intelligence in healthcare diagnostics
C A paper notebook
D A traditional chalkboard

19. A unique symbol, word, or logo legally registered to represent a company or product is called a:

A Copyright
B Patent
C Trade Secret
D Trademark

20. Hannah is reading news online and encounters a sensational headline that seems exaggerated. She is unsure if it is true. What is the best way for Hannah to avoid being misled by disinformation?

A Share the article immediately to spread awareness
B Check the source, cross-reference with reputable news sites, and verify the facts
C Accept it as true because it is published online
D Comment on the article without reading it completely

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