GEEMIDTERM REVIEW Flashcards by LUIS KEINE CERTEZA

What is one of the major advantages of social media in communication?
A) It ensures face-to-face interaction
B) It enables instantaneous communication across vast distances
C) It eliminates the spread of misinformation
D) It prevents distractions in conversations

B) It enables instantaneous communication across vast distances

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How has social media affected the quality of communication?
A) It has improved face-to-face communication
B) It has reduced distractions and notifications
C) It often leads to superficial interactions
D) It eliminates the risk of incivility

C) It often leads to superficial interactions

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It often leads to superficial interactions

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Which of the following is a positive effect of social media in schools?
A) It helps students and teachers collaborate effectively
B) It prevents distractions in the classroom
C) It guarantees students will stay focused
D) It replaces the need for traditional learning methods

It helps students and teachers collaborate effectively

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What is one of the negative effects of social media in schools?
A) It prevents students from accessing educational resources
B) It serves as a major distraction, reducing productivity
C) It eliminates the need for physical classrooms
D) It discourages online communication among students

It serves as a major distraction, reducing productivity

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How has social media impacted businesses?
A) It has made it more difficult for businesses to engage with customers
B) It has become essential for marketing and networking
C) It prevents companies from building an online reputation
D) It discourages businesses from using online platforms

It has become essential for marketing and networking

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Which platform is commonly used for professional networking?
A) Instagram
B) LinkedIn
C) TikTok
D) Snapchat

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Why is maintaining an online presence challenging for businesses?
A) Negative feedback can spread quickly
B) Customers rarely engage with online content
C) Businesses cannot advertise online
D) It eliminates the need for customer service

Negative feedback can spread quickly

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What is an example of an online collaboration tool?
A) Facebook
B) Microsoft Teams
C) TikTok
D) Instagram

Microsoft Teams

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How do online collaboration tools improve productivity?
A) By making communication and project management more efficient
B) By increasing the number of face-to-face meetings
C) By making tasks more complicated to track
D) By eliminating the need for deadlines

By making communication and project management more efficient

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Which of the following is a feature of online collaboration tools?
A) File sharing and task assignment
B) Eliminating the need for internet access
C) Preventing teams from working remotely
D) Reducing the need for online discussions

File sharing and task assignment

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What is one challenge of social media that users must navigate?
A) Lack of accessibility
B) Information overload and privacy concerns
C) Limited availability of communication tools
D) Restriction of personal expression

Information overload and privacy concerns

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How has Google Docs changed collaboration?
A) By preventing online document editing
B) By allowing real-time collaboration and editing
C) By limiting the number of users who can edit a document
D) By making group projects more difficult

By allowing real-time collaboration and editing

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What is the main challenge of using online collaboration tools?
A) They cannot be accessed remotely
B) They require careful management to maximize benefits
C) They discourage teamwork
D) They prevent the completion of projects on time

They require careful management to maximize benefits

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What is the overall impact of social media and online collaboration tools?
A) They have fundamentally transformed communication, relationships, education, and business
B) They have only improved social interaction but not productivity
C) They have had only negative effects on society
D) They have completely replaced traditional communication methods

They have fundamentally transformed communication, relationships, education, and business

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What is one major benefit of using social media in education?
A) It eliminates the need for traditional classrooms
B) It extends learning opportunities beyond the classroom
C) It reduces the importance of textbooks
D) It prevents students from being distracted

It extends learning opportunities beyond the classroom

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How can social media help in extending learning opportunities?
A) By replacing in-person learning with only online learning
B) By providing platforms for remote classes, discussions, and sharing announcements
C) By making students spend more time on entertainment apps
D) By reducing the use of learning management systems

By providing platforms for remote classes, discussions, and sharing announcements

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How does social media help create connections between students and alumni?
A) By allowing universities to track students’ social media usage
B) By providing a way to communicate and network across different groups
C) By ensuring students only interact with their classmates
D) By limiting social media use among students

By providing a way to communicate and network across different groups

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According to studies, how can social media contribute to student enrollment?
A) It prevents students from transferring to other schools
B) It encourages students to focus only on social media instead of studying
C) It attracts prospective students by showcasing campus life and opportunities
D) It has no impact on student enrollment

It attracts prospective students by showcasing campus life and opportunities

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What role does social media play in university branding?
A) It helps universities improve their reputation and attract more students
B) It replaces traditional marketing methods like posters and brochures
C) It is used to rank universities in global lists
D) It only serves as a platform for alumni networking

It helps universities improve their reputation and attract more students

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What is one way teachers can use Facebook in the classroom?
A) By friending students and sending private messages
B) By creating Facebook Groups for course updates and discussions
C) By requiring students to post their personal information
D) By blocking students from using other social media

By creating Facebook Groups for course updates and discussions

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Why is it important to maintain professional boundaries when using social media for education?
A) To ensure that students cannot interact with teachers
B) To prevent personal and professional interactions from mixing
C) To discourage students from using social media
D) To make sure students only use email for communication

To prevent personal and professional interactions from mixing

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How can live streaming be useful in education?
A) It allows teachers to record and share lectures for students who missed class
B) It makes students dependent on video content instead of reading
C) It forces students to attend lectures in real-time only
D) It replaces the need for assignments and exams

It allows teachers to record and share lectures for students who missed class

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How can X (formerly Twitter) be used for educational purposes?
A) To post class updates, reminders, and learning resources
B) To require students to follow celebrities for research
C) To discourage students from using long-form content
D) To eliminate the need for textbooks

To post class updates, reminders, and learning resources

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What is an educational benefit of blogs in the classroom? A) They help students improve their writing and critical thinking skills B) They replace the need for exams C) They allow students to post anything they want without supervision D) They encourage students to copy content from other sources

They help students improve their writing and critical thinking skills

Why is Instagram a useful platform for digital storytelling in education? A) It allows students to present visual content creatively B) It forces students to take more selfies for school projects C) It eliminates the need for essays and reports D) It reduces student engagement in learning

It allows students to present visual content creatively

How can Pinterest be used in an educational setting? A) To organize resources, lesson plans, and student research B) To replace textbooks with digital pins C) To encourage students to play games instead of studying D) To limit students' access to online resources

To organize resources, lesson plans, and student research

How does LinkedIn support students in their post-graduation journey? A) By helping students build professional connections and career opportunities B) By making students focus only on job searching instead of studying C) By requiring students to use it daily D) By replacing university career services

By helping students build professional connections and career opportunities

What is a benefit of using TikTok in education marketing? A) It helps create engaging, user-generated content to attract students B) It eliminates the need for university websites C) It requires universities to make viral dance videos D) It only benefits entertainment-related courses

It helps create engaging, user-generated content to attract students

Why should universities include social media links on their websites? A) To make it easier for students and parents to find official social media pages B) To force students to follow their social media accounts C) To track students’ social media activity D) To reduce the use of traditional school emails

To make it easier for students and parents to find official social media pages

How can universities use social media to showcase student life? A) By posting photos and videos of campus events and extracurricular activities B) By sharing only academic materials C) By discouraging students from posting about their experiences D) By making students sign agreements not to use social media

By posting photos and videos of campus events and extracurricular activities

What is the purpose of creating alumni community groups on social media? A) To allow alumni to stay connected with the university and network with current students B) To limit alumni engagement after graduation C) To prevent students from communicating with alumni D) To replace alumni events with online interactions

To allow alumni to stay connected with the university and network with current students

Why is it important for universities to have a social media crisis strategy? A) To ensure that institutions can quickly communicate with students during emergencies B) To prevent students from discussing crises on social media C) To replace the need for emergency hotlines D) To use social media only for positive news

To ensure that institutions can quickly communicate with students during emergencies

How can chatbots be used in higher education social media management? A) To provide immediate responses to common student inquiries B) To replace human advisors entirely C) To discourage students from asking questions D) To create unnecessary notifications for students

To provide immediate responses to common student inquiries

Why is it important to analyze social media content performance in education? A) To understand what type of content engages students the most B) To remove low-performing content from the internet C) To prevent universities from making new posts D) To ensure that all content is liked by every student

To understand what type of content engages students the most

What is a key challenge universities face when managing multiple social media accounts? A) Decentralization of different accounts and content B) Students ignoring social media completely C) Professors refusing to use technology D) Lack of internet access on university campuses

Decentralization of different accounts and content

Who is known as the “Father of Modern Chemistry”? A. John Dalton B. Robert Boyle C. Dmitri Mendeleev D. Antoine Lavoisier

Antoine Lavoisier

What is the smallest unit of an element? A. Molecule B. Atom C. Electron D. Ion

Atom

Which of the following is a compound? A. Oxygen (O₂) B. Hydrogen (H₂) C. Water (H₂O) D. Nitrogen (N₂)

Water (H₂O)

Which of the following describes a chemical property? A. Color B. Density C. Flammability D. Mass

Flammability

What do we call a combination of two or more substances that are not chemically combined? A. Element B. Compound C. Mixture D. Solution

Mixture

Which state of matter has a definite shape and volume? A. Liquid B. Gas C. Plasma D. Solid

Solid

Which of the following changes is a chemical change? A. Melting ice B. Boiling water C. Cutting paper D. Burning wood

Burning wood

What is the charge of a proton? A. Negative B. Neutral C. Zero D. Positive

Positive

What is the center of an atom called? A. Electron cloud B. Proton C. Nucleus D. Shell

Nucleus

Which particle has no charge? A. Proton B. Electron C. Neutron D. Ion

Neutron

Who proposed the planetary model of the atom? A. Dalton B. Bohr C. Thomson D. Rutherford

Bohr

Which element has the atomic number 1? A. Helium B. Lithium C. Hydrogen D. Carbon

Hydrogen

How many electrons can the first energy level hold? A. 8 B. 18 C. 10 D. 2

What do you call the vertical columns in the periodic table? A. Rows B. Periods C. Groups D. Blocks

Groups

Which subatomic particle is responsible for bonding? A. Proton B. Electron C. Neutron D. Nucleus

Electron

What is a major reason why cybersecurity is increasingly important today? A. Increase in hardware prices B. Decline of traditional banking C. Rise of connected devices and online platforms D. Decrease in government funding

Rise of connected devices and online platforms

What is a primary challenge in cybersecurity? A. Too many software updates B. Evolving cyber threats C. Declining number of users D. Hardware limitations

Evolving cyber threats

What is an example of an external cyber threat? A. Employee negligence B. Insider sabotage C. Ransomware attack D. Weak office policies

Ransomware attack

What can be a consequence of a data breach at a financial institution? A. Decreased internet speed B. Loss of personal devices C. Identity theft and financial loss D. Better customer service

Identity theft and financial loss

What is an example of a critical infrastructure that can be targeted by cyberattacks? A. Shopping malls B. Sports stadiums C. Power grids D. Movie theaters

Power grids

What is an insider threat? A. Attack from a foreign country B. System crash due to software bugs C. Breach caused by a trusted individual within an organization D. Spyware from untrusted sources

Breach caused by a trusted individual within an organization

Why are insider threats difficult to detect? A. They don’t leave logs B. They use advanced AI C. They often have legitimate access D. They are usually hackers from outside

They often have legitimate access

Which of the following is a concern related to data collection by companies? A. Faster data transfer B. Increased server space C. Unauthorized surveillance and misuse of data D. Better internet speed

Unauthorized surveillance and misuse of data

Which law is designed to protect personal data in the European Union? A. CCPA B. HIPAA C. FOIA D. GDPR

GDPR

What is the purpose of the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA)? A. Reduce internet costs B. Encourage software sales C. Protect consumer data D. Track email traffic

Protect consumer data

What is one way organizations improve cybersecurity? A. Selling customer data B. Ignoring phishing emails C. Conducting regular cybersecurity audits D. Disabling antivirus software

Conducting regular cybersecurity audits

What is the goal of a phishing attack? A. Boost system speed B. Gain sensitive information C. Update applications D. Promote new websites

Gain sensitive information

How is spear phishing different from phishing? A. It only targets schools B. It focuses on specific groups C. It uses social media D. It involves software bugs

It focuses on specific groups

What is SQL injection? A. Uploading viruses into networks B. Overloading server bandwidth C. Inserting malicious code into SQL queries D. Running out-of-date firewalls

Inserting malicious code into SQL queries

What does a DoS (Denial-of-Service) attack do? A. Steals customer data B. Slows down computers with viruses C. Prevents legitimate users from accessing a service D. Encrypts files for ransom

Prevents legitimate users from accessing a service

How is a DDoS attack different from a DoS attack? A. It involves hackers in person B. It uses multiple devices in a botnet C. It steals data only from banks D. It happens only during holidays

It uses multiple devices in a botnet

What cybercrime increased the most in the Philippines from 2013 to 2019? A. ATM fraud B. Online libel C. System hacking D. Online threats

Online libel

Which type of cybercrime had zero reported incidents in 2013 but rose to 133 by 2019? A. Online scam B. Illegal access C. Unjust vexation D. Robbery with intimidation

Illegal access

What is the first step to take when surfing the internet safely? A. Open all unknown links B. Disable firewalls C. Use strong passwords and avoid suspicious links D. Share private data with friends

Use strong passwords and avoid suspicious links

What is a potential danger of using open wireless networks in public places like coffee shops? A. Slow internet speed B. Inability to send emails C. Vulnerability to hacking and account compromise D. High data charges

Vulnerability to hacking and account compromise

Which of the following is not a result of malicious software? A. Improved system performance B. Stolen personal information C. Destroyed files D. Launched attacks on financial systems

Improved system performance

What did the word “hacker” originally mean? A. Criminal trying to access confidential data B. Person writing viruses C. Explorer or risk-taker demonstrating technical skills D. Teenager using the internet

Explorer or risk-taker demonstrating technical skills

What was the contribution of MIT’s Tech Model Railroad Club to the concept of hacking? A. They developed the first virus B. They created the first computer worm C. They built a complex electronic switching system for trains D. They developed early antivirus software

They built a complex electronic switching system for trains

How did the movie WarGames influence public perception of hackers? A. It made hacking illegal B. It led to fewer computer users C. It inspired teenagers to explore cyberspace D. It stopped government surveillance

It inspired teenagers to explore cyberspace

Which of the following is not a common low-tech hacking technique? A. Social engineering B. Dumpster diving C. Eavesdropping D. Firewall tunneling

Firewall tunneling

What law penalizes hacking in the Philippines? A. Cybercrime Prevention Act B. Republic Act No. 8792 C. RA No. 10175 D. Data Privacy Act

Republic Act No. 8792

What is the penalty for hacking under Republic Act No. 8792? A. Community service B. Death penalty C. Fine and/or imprisonment D. License revocation

Fine and/or imprisonment

What does the term “malware” stand for? A. Major ware B. Malfunctioning hardware C. Malicious software D. Multi-layered architecture

Malicious software

Which of the following is not a type of malware? A. Trojan horse B. Virus C. Adware D. Firewall

Firewall

How does an email virus typically spread? A. By posting on social media B. Through Bluetooth C. Through infected email attachments D. Via cloud backups

Through infected email attachments

What is the primary way a worm spreads? A. Infected USB drives B. Email attachments C. Exploiting security holes in networks D. Physical installation

Exploiting security holes in networks

Which worm shut down computers shortly after booting in 2004? A. Conficker B. Hello C. Palevo D. Sasser

Sasser

What made the Conficker worm difficult to stop? A. It targeted Apple devices B. It deleted all files immediately C. It used multiple propagation methods and had advanced protections D. It was invisible to antivirus software

It used multiple propagation methods and had advanced protections

What is the goal of a cross-site scripting attack (XSS)? A. Infect mobile apps B. Take screenshots of users C. Inject malicious scripts into websites to be run by users’ browsers D. Crash web servers

Inject malicious scripts into websites to be run by users’ browsers

What does a drive-by download do? A. Downloads video games B. Installs updates C. Installs malware without user action D. Prompts for antivirus installation

Installs malware without user action

A Trojan horse is malware that: A. Replicates by itself B. Pretends to be useful while performing malicious tasks C. Exploits browser vulnerabilities D. Is downloaded only through emails

Pretends to be useful while performing malicious tasks

What is the origin of the term “Trojan horse” in computer security? A. A myth from Ancient Rome B. A UNIX system exploit C. The story of the wooden horse in Ancient Greece D. A character in a 1980s movie

The story of the wooden horse in Ancient Greece

Which malware is known to steal game passwords from digital picture frames? A. Conficker B. Palevo C. Mocmex D. Kelvir

Mocmex

What is a rootkit designed to do? A. Spread via text messages B. Give attackers privileged access to computers C. Encrypt user files D. Create new operating systems

Give attackers privileged access to computers

Spyware is typically used to: A. Speed up computers B. Protect banking info C. Monitor user activity without consent D. Display ads only

Monitor user activity without consent

Adware is a type of: A. Virus B. Worm C. Firewall D. Spyware

Spyware

What is a botnet? A. Antivirus update service B. Secure network of government systems C. Network of infected computers controlled remotely D. Data encryption program

Network of infected computers controlled remotely

What is a bot herder? A. Antivirus developer B. Hacker who controls a botnet C. Computer science teacher D. Network administrator

Hacker who controls a botnet

What does "netiquette" stand for? a. Network ticketing b. Net equity c. Internet etiquette d. Ethical internet laws

Internet etiquette

Which of the following is not a part of netiquette? a. Using proper language b. Respecting others' privacy c. Spreading rumors online d. Refraining from offensive remarks

Spreading rumors online

What is the main focus of computer ethics? a. Moral principles in technology use b. Hardware troubleshooting c. Software licensing deals d. Social media trends

Moral principles in technology use

Which commandment is violated by creating and spreading a virus? a. Thou shalt not interfere with other people’s computer work b. Thou shalt not bear false witness c. Thou shalt not snoop in other people's files d. Thou shalt think about the social consequences

Thou shalt not interfere with other people’s computer work

Reading someone’s email without permission is a violation of which commandment? a. Thou shalt not steal b. Thou shalt not snoop around in other people’s files c. Thou shalt not use others’ intellectual output d. Thou shalt bear true witness

Thou shalt not snoop around in other people’s files

Using pirated software breaks which commandment? a. Thou shalt not steal b. Thou shalt not bear false witness c. Thou shalt not use or copy software for which you have not paid d. Thou shalt think about the consequences

Thou shalt not use or copy software for which you have not paid

What is one consequence of poor internet security? a. Faster browsing b. Data breaches c. Easier password creation d. Safer communication

Data breaches

Internet security involves all the following except: a. Network protection b. Social media growth c. Browser safety d. Preventing fraud

Social media growth

What is the goal of internet security? a. To increase website visitors b. To prevent web-based attacks c. To speed up your computer d. To lower costs of hardware

To prevent web-based attacks

Spreading false information online is a violation of which computer ethic commandment? a. Thou shalt not use a computer to bear false witness b. Thou shalt not steal c. Thou shalt not interfere with other people’s work d. Thou shalt not appropriate other people’s output

Thou shalt not use a computer to bear false witness

What is information privacy? a. Sharing personal information on social media b. Controlling access and use of personal data c. Posting only public data d. Selling data securely

Controlling access and use of personal data

Which law in the Philippines governs data privacy? a. Republic Act 10173 b. Republic Act 9208 c. Cybercrime Prevention Act d. National Privacy Act

Republic Act 10173

A person whose personal data is processed is known as: a. Data Operator b. Data Subject c. PIC d. PIP

Data Subject

What is NOT an example of Personal Identifiable Information (PII)? a. Email address b. Mother’s maiden name c. Favorite color d. Phone number

Favorite color

What makes personal information “sensitive”? a. It includes health, race, political beliefs b. It is found in public records c. It is used for advertisement d. It is always encrypted

It includes health, race, political beliefs

The individual or entity that controls personal information is called: a. Personal Information Controller (PIC) b. Personal Information Processor (PIP) c. Data Encryptor d. Network Handler

Personal Information Controller (PIC)

Which of the following is true about user consent? a. It is optional under RA 10173 b. It must be freely given, specific, and informed c. It cannot be withdrawn d. It can be assumed

It must be freely given, specific, and informed

What is data minimization? a. Collecting only data necessary for a specific purpose b. Encrypting all data c. Deleting data after one use d. Maximizing data storage

Collecting only data necessary for a specific purpose

The law protects both offline and online identities. Which of the following is an offline identity? a. ID card b. Email address c. Username d. Social media profile

ID card

Why is respecting data privacy important? a. To increase followers b. To prevent identity theft and legal issues c. To reduce app usage d. To make data public

To prevent identity theft and legal issues

Under RA 10173, your personal data is treated like: a. Public property b. Personal property c. Government asset d. Intellectual property

Personal property

What is the right that allows you to know if your personal data is being collected or processed? a. Right to be Informed b. Right to Rectify c. Right to Object d. Right to Compensation

Right to be Informed

How is consent usually obtained by Personal Information Controllers (PICs)? a. By assuming it b. Through a consent form c. By requesting verbally d. Through public notice

Through a consent form

If your personal data has been compromised, the PIC must: a. Hide the incident b. Notify you in a timely manner c. Report it only to the media d. Ignore unless requested

Notify you in a timely manner

The most basic right under RA 10173 is: a. The Right to be Informed b. The Right to Access c. The Right to File a Complaint d. The Right to Damages

The Right to be Informed

What does the Right to Access allow you to do? a. See and obtain a copy of the personal data an organization holds about you b. Sell your personal data c. Track other people's data d. Modify system settings

See and obtain a copy of the personal data an organization holds about you

Under the Right to Access, which of the following may you request? a. The sources of your data and how it was processed b. Other people's private information c. Internet history logs d. Office procedures

The sources of your data and how it was processed

How should an organization provide your personal data when requested? a. In raw format b. In an easy-to-access format with a plain-language explanation c. Through encrypted files only d. Through verbal disclosure only

In an easy-to-access format with a plain-language explanation

You may request the identity and address of the: a. Personal Information Controller (PIC) b. Website administrator c. Marketing officer d. Data broker

Personal Information Controller (PIC)

Which of the following is not part of the Right to Access? a. Contents of your data b. Source of the data c. List of website visits d. Manner of processing

List of website visits

What is the Right to Rectify? a. Correct inaccurate or false data b. Remove cookies from a website c. Deactivate your account d. Revoke others' data

Correct inaccurate or false data

The Right to Rectify must be acted upon unless: a. The request is vexatious or unreasonable b. The request comes from minors c. The data is online d. The form is missing

The request is vexatious or unreasonable

If you request it, the PIC must inform third parties of: a. Any corrections to your personal data b. Your password c. Your IP address d. Your birth certificate

Any corrections to your personal data

What does the Right to Damages allow you to do? a. Claim compensation for harm caused by misuse of your data b. Demand free internet c. Request tax refunds d. Delete someone else's data

Claim compensation for harm caused by misuse of your data

Which of the following qualifies for a damages claim? a. Inaccurate or unlawfully obtained data used against you b. Loss of Wi-Fi c. Forgotten password d. Account deactivation

Inaccurate or unlawfully obtained data used against you

Where can you file a complaint if your data privacy rights are violated? a. National Privacy Commission (NPC) b. Supreme Court c. Department of Trade d. National Bureau of Investigation

National Privacy Commission (NPC)

You can file a complaint if your data has been: a. Misused, maliciously disclosed, or improperly disposed b. Deleted from your account c. Blocked on social media d. Used for advertisements

Misused, maliciously disclosed, or improperly disposed

What does the Right to Be Informed empower you to do? a. Take action to protect your data and assert other rights b. Collect other people’s data c. Block government access d. Sell your personal information

Take action to protect your data and assert other rights