MCVSD Information Technology & Cybersecurity

Question 1

Which MCVSD program prepares students for careers in networking, cybersecurity, and software development?

Accepted Answer

Information Technology

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Architecture & Construction

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Health Occupations

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Law & Public Safety

Question 2

What does the acronym 'IP' stand for in computer networking?

Accepted Answer

Internet Protocol

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Internal Processing

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Integrated Program

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Interface Port

Question 3

Which type of cyberattack involves tricking users into revealing sensitive information by posing as a legitimate organization?

Accepted Answer

Phishing

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Ransomware

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DDoS

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SQL injection

Question 4

What is the function of a firewall in network security?

Accepted Answer

To monitor and filter incoming and outgoing network traffic based on security rules

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To speed up internet connections

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To encrypt all transmitted data

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To store backup copies of important files

Question 5

In programming, what is a 'variable'?

Accepted Answer

A named storage location that holds data which can change during program execution

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A fixed value that cannot change during program execution

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A type of programming error

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A method for connecting to a database

Question 6

What does 'HTML' stand for in web development?

Accepted Answer

HyperText Markup Language

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Hyperlink Text Markup Language

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Horizontal Text Management Language

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High Transfer Markup Language