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CS 8 – Social Issues and Professional Practice

Third Examination

General Instructions:

• You are only allowed to commit two (2) erasures for the entire part of the exam.
• Tampering or altering your answers is considered as an erasure.
• Not following instructions would result to score divided by 2 for the specific part of exam
not followed.
• Cheating is strictly not allowed. Anyone caught will be dealt with accordingly.
• Approach your teacher if you have questions.

I. MULTIPLE CHOICE. SHADE THE LETTER of the correct answer. If you think the answer is
not found the choices, WRITE THE CORRECT ANSWER.

1. What is cybercrime? A. Stealing personal information

A. Traditional crime committed with B. Enhancing computer performance
the use of computers C. Promoting online safety
B. Any crime committed using digital D. Improving internet speed
technology
C. Hacking into government databases 5. Which type of phishing involves attackers
D. Only crimes related to software posing as a trustworthy entity to obtain
development sensitive information?
A. Spear phishing
2. What is phishing? B. Vishing
A. A type of malware C. Pharming
B. A method of social engineering D. Whaling
C. Unauthorized access to computer
systems 6. What is smishing?
D. A form of online protest A. Social media phishing
B. SMS phishing
3. What is the primary purpose of a C. Smartphone phishing
phishing email? D. Smarwatch phishing
A. To provide useful information.
B. To spread awareness about 7. What is vishing?
cybersecurity A. Voice-based phishing
C. To deceive recipients into revealing B. Visual phishing
sensitive information C. Video-based phishing
D. To offer free software downloads D. Virtual phishing

4. Which of the following is a common goal 8. What is the primary purpose of smishing
of phishing attacks? attack?

A. Intercepting emails
B. Stealing data through social media
C. Manipulating smartphone users
through text messages
D. Spreading malware through
smartphone apps
9. Which of the following is a common sign
of a phishing email?
A. Urgency and threats
B. Grammatically perfect sentences
C. Generic greetings
D. Clear sender identification
10. What is whaling in the context of
phishing attack?
A. Large-scale phishing attacks
B. Attacks on marine-related industries
C. Targeting high-profile individuals or
executives
D. Attacks on environmental
organizations
11. What precautionary measure can help
prevent falling victim to phishing attacks?
A. Sharing passwords with colleagues
B. Clicking on links from unknown
sources
C. Verifying the legitimacy of emails
before responding
D. Disabling antivirus software
12. Which of the following is NOT a method
of delivering phishing emails?
A. Email attachments
B. Social media messages
C. Instant messaging
D. Face-to-face communication
13. What is ransomware?
A. A type of phishing attack
B. Malicious software that encrypts
files and demands payment for
their release
C. A form of social engineering
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D. An ethical hacking tool
14. How can users enhance their
cybersecurity in the context of phishing?
A. Use the same password in all of your
accounts
B. Click on every link received in emails
C. Regularly update passwords
D. Share sensitive information freely
15. What is social engineering in the context
of cybercrimes?
A. Manipulating individuals into
divulging confidential information
B. A method of securely coding
software
C. Using encryption algorithms to
protect data
D. A form of artificial intelligence in
cybersecurity
16. How can users protect themselves from
phishing attacks on social media platforms?
A. Accept all friend requests
B. Share personal information openly
C. Verify the authenticity of messages
and links
D. Use the same password across all
platforms
17. What is the purpose of a denial-of-
service (DoS) attack?
A. To steal sensitive information
B. To overwhelm a system, making it
unavailable to users
C. To spread malware through email
attachments
D. To enhance the performance of a
website
18. Which type of phishing attack involves
fraudulent phone calls to obtain sensitive
information?
A. Smishing
B. Vishing

C. Pharming
D. Whaling
19. What is a common precautionary
measure to avoid falling victim to
ransomware attacks?
A. Opening email attachments from
unknown sources
B. Regularly updating antivirus
software
C. Disabling firewall protection
D. Sharing encryption keys with
colleagues
20. What should users do if they suspect
they have fallen victim to a phishing attack?
A. Keep it to themselves to avoid
embarrassment
B. Share the incident on social media
for awareness
C. Change passwords and monitor
accounts for suspicious activity
D. Respond to further phishing
attempts to gather evidence
21. What is the significance of regularly
updating software and operating systems in
preventing phishing attacks?
A. It slows down computer
performance
B. It increases vulnerability to attacks
C. It patches security vulnerabilities
and enhances protection
D. It has no impact on cybersecurity
22. How can users identify a secure website
and reduce the risk of falling victim to
phishing on fake websites?
A. Look for a padlock icon in the
address bar and use "https" in the
URL
B. Trust websites with flashy
animations and pop-ups
C. Share personal information without
checking the site's security features
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D. Ignore the website's URL and
proceed with transactions
23. What does the term "bug" refer to in
software development?
A. A feature requested by the customer
B. An error or flaw in the code
C. A document outlining project
requirements
D. A software design pattern
24. Which of the following is a common
practice to prevent phishing attacks in an
organizational setting?
A. Share sensitive information freely
within the organization
B. Disable all security features to
streamline communication
C. Use generic, easily guessable
passwords for all accounts
D. Conduct regular security awareness
training for employees
25. What should users be cautious about
when receiving unexpected emails urging
immediate action, such as verifying account
information or resetting passwords?
A. Take immediate action without
question
B. Verify the email's legitimacy by
clicking on provided links
C. Contact the company directly using
official contact information input
D. Share the email on social media for
community
26. Why is it crucial for organizations to
implement a strong incident response plan
to combat phishing attacks?
A. To ignore phishing attempts and
discourage attackers
B. To alert employees about the latest
phishing techniques.
C. To efficiently respond and mitigate
the impact of a successful attack

D. To share sensitive information with
external entities
27. How can users strengthen their
password security to prevent falling victim
to phishing attacks?
A. Use the same password for multiple
accounts
B. Use easily guessable passwords like
"password123"
C. Enable multi-factor authentication
(MFA)
D. Share passwords with trusted
friends
28. In smishing attacks, what is a common
characteristic of malicious text messages?
A. Grammatically perfect sentences
B. Urgent requests for information
C. Clear sender identification
D. Neutral and non-emotional language
29. What precautionary measure can help
individuals avoid falling victim to smishing
attacks?
A. Open all text messages and click on
links without verification
B. Share personal information freely
through text messages
C. Verify the legitimacy of text
messages and avoid clicking on
suspicious links
D. Respond to urgent requests for
information immediately
30. What precautionary measure can help
individuals avoid falling victim to vishing
attacks?
A. Avoid answering phone calls from
unknown numbers
B. Share personal information over the
phone freely
C. Trust all incoming calls without
verification
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D. Respond to urgent requests for
information immediately
31. What is angler phishing?
A. A type of fishing for aquatic animals
B. A phishing attack targeting anglers
and fishermen
C. A deceptive technique that uses fake
customer support handles on social
media
D. A phishing attack that leverages
comments on social media to
distribute malicious content
32. How do attackers often disguise their
malicious links in angler phishing attacks?
A. By using shortened URLs
B. By using long and descriptive URLS
C. By embedding the links in images
D. By avoiding the use of links
altogether
33. How can users recognize potential
angler phishing attacks on social media?
A. By ignoring all comments on social
media
B. By clicking on all shared links for
verification
C. By checking the authenticity of
profiles and scrutinizing links in
comments
D. By responding to all comments to
establish communication
34. In angler phishing, what is the danger of
clicking on malicious links in comments or
replies?
A. A. It improves online security
B. It can lead to the installation of
malware or the theft of sensitive
information
C. It enhances social media
engagement
D. It supports legitimate businesses

35. What is a potential consequence for
individuals who fall victim to angler phishing
attacks?
A. Increased social media followers
B. Enhanced cybersecurity awareness
C. Compromised accounts and
potential identity theft
D. Improved online reputation
36. What is the primary cybersecurity law in
the Philippines that aims to prevent and
address cybercrime?
A. Data Privacy Act of 2012
B. Cybersecurity Act of 2012
C. Republic Act No. 10175
D. Electronic Commerce Act of 2000
37. What is the significance of the Anti-
Cybercrime Group (ACG) in the Philippines?
A. It is responsible for investigating
and combating cybercrime
B. It focuses on preventing physical
crimes only
C. It promotes cybersecurity awareness
through educational programs
D. It manages the country's internet
infrastructure
38. What is the primary focus of the Data
Privacy Act of 2012 in the Philippines?
A. Protecting individuals from cyber
threats
B. Regulating the use of electronic
signatures
C. Safeguarding the privacy of
personal information collected and
processed by the government and
private sector
D. Enforcing strict internet censorship
39. In angler phishing, what is the danger of
clicking on malicious links in comments or
replies?
A. It improves online security
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B. It enhances social media
engagement
C. It supports legitimate businesses
D. It can lead to the installation of
malware or the theft of sensitive
information
40. Why do attackers favor social media
platforms for angler phishing?
A. Social media has strong security
measures
B. Social media users are less likely to
click on links
C. Social media allows for easy
distribution and engagement
D. Social media bans phishing content
41. What does the term "debugging" mean
in software development?
A. Removing features from the
software
B. Testing the software with real-world
data
C. Fixing errors or defects in the code
D. Documenting the software
requirements
42. What is the purpose of a software
warranty?
A. To guarantee that the software will
never have any bugs
B. To provide financial compensation if
the software fails
C. To ensure that the software meets
specific quality standards
D. To protect the software from
unauthorized use
43. What is a software failure?
A. A planned outcome of the software
development process
B. An unexpected behavior or defect
in the software that prevents it
from functioning as intended
C. A feature enhancement requested
by users
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D. A documented requirement of the B. To minimize the financial impact on

software
44. What is the term for a software failure
that results in a violation of the software's
security policy?
A. Security breach
B. Privacy infringement
C. Vulnerability exploit
D. Authentication failure
45. Which of the following is NOT a
consequence of software failure?
A. Financial loss
B. Loss of user trust
C. Increased productivity
D. Reputation damage
46. What is software warranty?
A. A guarantee that the software will
never fail
B. A legal agreement between the
software developer and the user
C. A promise that the software will
meet specific quality standards for a
specified period
D. An insurance policy covering
damages caused by software failures
the developer due to defects
C. To enhance customer satisfaction
and confidence in the software
product
D. To shift the blame for failures onto
the customer
49. Which of the following is NOT a
common cause of software failure?
A. Incorrect user input
B. Hardware failure
C. Inadequate testing
D. Well-documented code
50. What is the primary goal of software
development?
A. Maximizing project cost
B. Minimizing project duration
C. Meeting customer requirements
D. Reducing project scop

47. What is software development?

A. The process of designing hardware
components for computers
B. The process of marketing and selling
software products
C. The process of maintaining and
updating existing software systems
D. The process of designing,
specifying, documenting, testing,
and framework of computer coded
programming

48. What is the primary goal of addressing

software failures through warranty?
A. To absolve the developer of any
responsibility for software defects