Unit 6: Impacts of Computing

1

Which key term refers to legal rights of creators?

A Firewall B Intellectual property C Bandwidth D Protocol

2

Tanya's laptop is running very slowly, and she notices unauthorized programs installed. She suspects malware. Which type of malware is designed to replicate itself and spread to other computers?

A Trojan B Spyware C Virus D Adware

3

What is the main goal of cyber laws?

A Slow internet B Protect users and data C Promote hacking D Limit technology

4

Frank receives a phone call from someone claiming to be tech support for his computer. The caller says Frank's computer has a virus and asks for remote access. What should Frank do?

A Give the caller remote access to fix the virus B Provide his credit card number for the service C Hang up and do not provide any information; this is likely a scam D Ask the caller to call back later

5

Yolanda is reading about 'intellectual property'. Which of the following is NOT protected by intellectual property laws?

A A book written by an author B A song composed by a musician C A recipe that is kept secret by a chef D A commonly used greeting phrase

6

What should be done before installing new software?

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

7

Why are software updates important?

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

8

Which of the following is a key aspect of responsible hardware use?

A Proper disposal of electronic waste (e-waste) B Using pirated software on the hardware C Leaving the computer on 24/7 D Downloading files from untrusted sources

9

Jack is reading a news article that is clearly biased and full of emotional language. He knows he should critically evaluate the information. What is the most important question Jack should ask?

A Is the author popular? B What is the evidence supporting the claims, and are there other reputable sources confirming the information? C Does the article have many pictures? D Is the article long enough?

10

Which term refers to illegal copying of software?

A Licensing B Piracy C Backup D Registration

11

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

12

Economic effects of computing include:

A Job creation B Power failure C Noise pollution D Weather change

13

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

14

What does intellectual property law protect?

A Hardware devices B Internet speed C Creative digital work D Computer viruses

15

Zachary is a teenager who spends a lot of time on social media. He often compares himself to others and feels anxious. What is a healthy approach to social networking?

A Spend even more time to improve self-esteem B Limit screen time, curate a positive feed, and remember that online personas are often unrealistic C Stop using social media completely D Only follow accounts that make him jealous

16

What is malware designed to do?

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

17

What is a type of malicious software that disguises itself as legitimate software to trick users into installing it?

A Spyware B Adware C Worm D Trojan Horse

18

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

19

Rachel is concerned about fake news on the internet. She wants to make sure she only shares accurate information. What should Rachel do before sharing a news story?

A Read only the headline and share it B Check the story's source, date, and evidence, and cross-check with other reliable sources C Share it if it has many likes and shares D Share it because it was sent by a friend

20

Steve is developing a computing innovation that uses artificial intelligence to predict traffic patterns. What is a potential ethical issue Steve must consider?

A The AI might be too slow B The AI might not be accurate for all areas, leading to biased outcomes C The AI uses too much electricity D The AI requires a mouse to operate

21

Which law in Pakistan specifically deals with electronic crimes, cyber-terrorism, and the protection of electronic data?

A Copyright Ordinance, 1962 B Prevention of Electronic Crimes Act (PECA), 2016 C The Patents Ordinance, 2000 D Trade Marks Ordinance, 2001

22

Which is an example of disinformation?

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

23

Quiana is a content creator who uses music in her videos. She wants to avoid copyright issues. What should she do?

A Use any music she likes; it's for entertainment B Use royalty-free music or music under a license that allows use in videos C Use the music and hope the creator doesn't find out D Avoid using any music

24

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

25

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