CGS1060C MIDTERM ACTUAL TEST BANK
FULL SOLUTION WITH TESTED QUESTIONS
AND ANSWERS
●● Confidentiality
Answer: -Protecting data from unauthorized access.
-Tools: encryption, passwords, access control.
●● Cookie
Answer: Small text file stored in your browser to save user preferences
or track activity.
●● DDoS (Distributed Denial of Service)
Answer: Cyberattack where multiple systems flood a server,
overwhelming it and disrupting service.
●● Firewall
Answer: Hardware or software that blocks unauthorized access while
permitting outbound communication.
●● Malware
Answer: Malicious software (viruses, worms, ransomware, etc.)
designed to harm or exploit devices.
,●● Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA)
Answer: Security process requiring more than one form of verification
(e.g., password + code from phone).
●● Phishing
Answer: Fraudulent attempt to get sensitive info by disguising as a
trustworthy source (e.g., fake emails).
●● Ransomware
Answer: Malware that encrypts your files and demands payment for the
decryption key.
●● Trojan
Answer: Malicious program disguised as a harmless file. Often creates
backdoor access for hackers.
●● UPS and Surge Protectors
Answer: UPS (Uninterruptible Power Supply) provides backup power
during outages.
Surge protector shields devices from voltage spikes.
●● Integrity
, Answer: Ensuring information is accurate and unaltered during storage
or transfer.
●● Virus
Answer: Malware that replicates by inserting copies into other programs
or files, spreading from device to device.
●● Acceptable Use Policy (AUP)
Answer: A set of rules users must follow to use an organization's
network or services responsibly.
●● BitTorrent
Answer: A peer-to-peer (P2P) protocol for sharing large files efficiently
by downloading in chunks from many users.
●● Copyright
Answer: Legal protection for original works (music, writing, art). Gives
creator exclusive rights to use and distribute.
●● Creative Commons
Answer: A licensing option that allows creators to share work freely
while retaining some rights.
●● E-Commerce
FULL SOLUTION WITH TESTED QUESTIONS
AND ANSWERS
●● Confidentiality
Answer: -Protecting data from unauthorized access.
-Tools: encryption, passwords, access control.
●● Cookie
Answer: Small text file stored in your browser to save user preferences
or track activity.
●● DDoS (Distributed Denial of Service)
Answer: Cyberattack where multiple systems flood a server,
overwhelming it and disrupting service.
●● Firewall
Answer: Hardware or software that blocks unauthorized access while
permitting outbound communication.
●● Malware
Answer: Malicious software (viruses, worms, ransomware, etc.)
designed to harm or exploit devices.
,●● Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA)
Answer: Security process requiring more than one form of verification
(e.g., password + code from phone).
●● Phishing
Answer: Fraudulent attempt to get sensitive info by disguising as a
trustworthy source (e.g., fake emails).
●● Ransomware
Answer: Malware that encrypts your files and demands payment for the
decryption key.
●● Trojan
Answer: Malicious program disguised as a harmless file. Often creates
backdoor access for hackers.
●● UPS and Surge Protectors
Answer: UPS (Uninterruptible Power Supply) provides backup power
during outages.
Surge protector shields devices from voltage spikes.
●● Integrity
, Answer: Ensuring information is accurate and unaltered during storage
or transfer.
●● Virus
Answer: Malware that replicates by inserting copies into other programs
or files, spreading from device to device.
●● Acceptable Use Policy (AUP)
Answer: A set of rules users must follow to use an organization's
network or services responsibly.
●● BitTorrent
Answer: A peer-to-peer (P2P) protocol for sharing large files efficiently
by downloading in chunks from many users.
●● Copyright
Answer: Legal protection for original works (music, writing, art). Gives
creator exclusive rights to use and distribute.
●● Creative Commons
Answer: A licensing option that allows creators to share work freely
while retaining some rights.
●● E-Commerce
