Questar Test Digital Literacy 5

Question 1

What does it mean when a website displays a 'cookie consent' banner?

Accepted Answer

The site is requesting permission to store small data files on your device to track activity

Answer

Cookies are small files stored on your device; consent banners inform users and, in many regions, legally require permission to use them.

Question 2

Which type of software license allows users to freely use, modify, and distribute the software?

Accepted Answer

Open-source license

Answer

Open-source licenses grant users the right to view, modify, and redistribute the source code, often with few restrictions.

Question 3

A student accidentally deletes an important file on a school computer. What should be checked FIRST?

Accepted Answer

The Recycle Bin or Trash

Answer

Deleted files are typically moved to the Recycle Bin (Windows) or Trash (Mac) before being permanently removed.

Question 4

What is 'two-factor authentication' (2FA)?

Accepted Answer

A security process requiring two separate forms of verification to access an account

Answer

2FA adds a second verification step (such as a text code) beyond a password, significantly reducing unauthorized access.

Question 5

Which of the following best describes a 'domain name'?

Accepted Answer

The human-readable address of a website that maps to an IP address

Answer

A domain name (e.g., google.com) is a human-friendly label that the Domain Name System translates into a numeric IP address.

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