Introduction to Computing MCQs with Answers
Practice important Introduction to Computing MCQs with answers and explanations.
Multiple Choice Questions
Q1221: In cryptography, what is "key exchange"?
- A: The process of encrypting data
- B: The process of exchanging encryption keys
- C: The process of decrypting data
- D: The process of hashing data
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B
Q1222: Which encryption method is typically faster for encrypting small amounts of data?
- A: Symmetric
- B: Asymmetric
- C: Hashing
- D: None of the above
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A
Q1223: What is a key feature of AES encryption?
- A: It uses public keys
- B: It is asymmetric
- C: It is a block cipher
- D: It is a hashing algorithm
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C
Q1224: Which of the following is a reason to use hashing in data security?
- A: To encrypt data
- B: To ensure data integrity
- C: To compress data
- D: To decrypt data
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B
Q1225: What is a "brute force attack" in the context of encryption?
- A: An attempt to decrypt data by trying all possible keys
- B: A method to compress data
- C: A way to generate public keys
- D: A method to encrypt data
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A
Q1226: Which of the following can be considered a secure key management practice?
- A: Storing keys in plaintext
- B: Using weak passwords for key access
- C: Regularly rotating encryption keys
- D: Sharing keys over email
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C
Q1227: What is the primary purpose of the US Computer Fraud and Abuse Act (CFAA)?
- A: Protect computer systems
- B: Prevent data breaches
- C: Combat digital piracy
- D: Regulate Internet content
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A
Q1228: Which year was the Computer Fraud and Abuse Act (CFAA) originally enacted?
- A: 1984
- B: 1990
- C: 1996
- D: 2001
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A
Q1229: Under the CFAA, what constitutes an offense?
- A: Unauthorized access to a computer
- B: Installing licensed software
- C: Browsing publicly available websites
- D: Using strong passwords
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A
Q1230: What is the penalty for violating the CFAA?
- A: Fine
- B: Imprisonment
- C: Both fine and imprisonment
- D: Community service
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C