Computer Science/IT MCQs
Topic Notes: Computer Science/IT
MCQs and preparation resources for competitive exams, covering important concepts, past papers, and detailed explanations.
Plato
- Biography: Ancient Greek philosopher (427–347 BCE), student of Socrates and teacher of Aristotle, founder of the Academy in Athens.
- Important Ideas:
- Theory of Forms
- Philosopher-King
- Ideal State
111
Stealing personal information and pretending to be another person is called:
Answer:
Identity theft
Identity theft involves using another person's personal information without their permission to commit fraud or other crimes.
112
Why should you be cautious about the permissions you grant to mobile apps?
Answer:
Apps may request access to more data than they need to function, such as your contacts, location, or microphone.
It is important to review the permissions an app requests and consider whether they are necessary for the app's functionality. Overly permissive apps can pose a significant privacy risk.
113
A person holds a door open for someone they don't know, allowing them to enter a secure building without a key card. This is an example of:
Answer:
Tailgating
Tailgating, also known as piggybacking, is a physical security breach where an unauthorized person follows an authorized individual into a restricted area.
114
What does clearing your browser's cache and cookies do?
Answer:
It removes temporary files and tracking data stored by websites.
Clearing your cache and cookies can improve your privacy by removing tracking data and can also resolve some website loading issues by deleting outdated temporary files.
115
"Malvertising" refers to:
Answer:
The use of online advertising to spread malware.
Malvertising involves injecting malicious code into legitimate online advertising networks. These malicious ads can compromise your computer even if you don't click on them, simply by being displayed on a webpage you visit.
116
What term describes an advertisement embedded in software you download from the internet?
Answer:
Adware
Adware is software that automatically displays or downloads advertising material when a user is online.
117
A padlock icon in the address bar of your web browser means:
Answer:
The website is using a secure, encrypted connection (HTTPS).
The padlock icon is a visual indicator that the website is using HTTPS, meaning the connection is encrypted. It does not provide any guarantee about the legitimacy or safety of the website's content.
118
How can using a password manager help prevent fraud?
Answer:
All of the above.
Password managers are a highly recommended tool for online security. They solve the problem of creating and remembering strong, unique passwords for every site, which significantly reduces the risk of account takeover and fraud.
119
Why is an urgent request from a supposed executive a powerful social engineering tactic?
Answer:
Most employees are eager to help their bosses and are afraid to say no.
This tactic, often used in CEO fraud, exploits the power dynamic in a company. Employees are conditioned to respond quickly to requests from superiors and may not question a request, even if it is suspicious.
120
The act of stealing someone's identity and damaging their credit rating is called:
Answer:
Identity theft
Identity theft is the crime of obtaining the personal or financial information of another person to use their identity to commit fraud.