Computer MCQs class 9th Data and Privacy

 

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   Data and Privacy

Certainly! Here are 20 multiple-choice questions (MCQs) related to the topic of Data and Privacy for class 9th computer science, along with their answers:

1. What is the primary concern of data privacy?
a. Data accuracy
b. Data security
c. Data integrity
d. Data availability

Answer: b. Data security

2. What is personally identifiable information (PII)? a. Random data
b. Information that can be used to identify an individual
c. Encrypted data
d. Non-sensitive data

Answer: b. Information that can be used to identify an individual

3. Which of the following is an example of sensitive data? a. Public blog posts
b. Weather updates
c. Home address
d. General news

Answer: c. Home address

4. What is the purpose of a privacy policy on a website? a. To prevent access to the website
b. To inform users about how their data is collected and used
c. To display advertisements
d. To promote products

Answer: b. To inform users about how their data is collected and used

5. Which type of cyber attack involves tricking individuals into revealing sensitive information? a. Malware attack
b. Phishing attack
c. DDoS attack
d. Ransomware attack

Answer: b. Phishing attack

6. What does GDPR stand for in the context of data privacy? a. Global Data Processing Regulations
b. General Data Protection Regulation
c. Government Data Privacy Rules
d. General Digital Privacy Requirement

Answer: b. General Data Protection Regulation

7. In the context of data privacy, what does the term "encryption" mean? a. Hiding data within a file
b. Converting data into a readable format
c. Converting data into a non-readable format
d. Deleting data permanently

Answer: c. Converting data into a non-readable format

8. What is the purpose of a firewall in the context of data security? a. To filter internet content
b. To prevent physical theft
c. To monitor email communication
d. To block unauthorized access to a network

Answer: d. To block unauthorized access to a network

9. Which of the following is an example of two-factor authentication? a. Username and password
b. Fingerprint scan and password
c. Email address and PIN
d. Security question and answer

Answer: b. Fingerprint scan and password

10. What is the significance of a "cookie" in web browsing? a. A small piece of data stored on the user's device by a website
b. A type of malware
c. A hardware component
d. A computer virus

Answer: a. A small piece of data stored on the user's device by a website


11. Which organization is responsible for enforcing data protection laws in the European Union? a. FTC (Federal Trade Commission)
b. CIA (Central Intelligence Agency)
c. EU Parliament

d. ICO (Information Commissioner's Office)

Answer: d. ICO (Information Commissioner's Office) Commissioner's Office)**

12. What does the acronym VPN stand for in the context of online privacy? a. Virtual Private Network
b. Very Private Network
c. Volatile Personal Network
d. Valid Public Network

Answer: a. Virtual Private Network

13. What is the purpose of a CAPTCHA on a website? a. To prevent automated bots from accessing the website
b. To encrypt user data
c. To track user behavior
d. To display advertisements

Answer: a. To prevent automated bots from accessing the website

14. Which of the following is an example of a strong password? a. Password123
b. 123456
c. Xy#2Pq9!z
d. ABCDabcd

Answer: c. Xy#2Pq9!z

15. What is the purpose of biometric authentication? a. Recognizing physical characteristics for user identification
b. Sending secure emails
c. Blocking malicious websites
d. Encrypting data

Answer: a. Recognizing physical characteristics for user identification

16. What is the role of a data breach notification? a. To hide information about a data breach
b. To inform affected individuals about a data breach
c. To delete all data after a breach
d. To recover lost data

Answer: b. To inform affected individuals about a data breach


17. What does the term "data minimization" mean in the context of data privacy? a. Maximizing the amount of collected data
b. Reducing the amount of collected and stored data to the minimum necessary
c. Deleting all collected data
d. Encrypting all collected data

Answer: b. Reducing the amount of collected and stored data to the minimum necessary

18. Which of the following is an example of a social engineering attack?

a. Virus infection
b. DDoS attack
c. Phishing attack
d. Firewall breach

Answer: c. Phishing attack

19. What is the purpose of regular software updates in terms of security? a. To slow down the computer
b. To add new features
c. To fix security vulnerabilities
d. To increase system requirements

Answer: c. To fix security vulnerabilities

20. In the context of online accounts, what is the purpose of a recovery email or phone number?

a. To receive promotional messages
b. To reset the account password in case of a forgotten password
c. To share personal information with the service provider
d. To block unauthorized access

Answer: b. To reset the account password in case of a forgotten password



**Answer: reset the account password  

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