Video Games
Which gaming company created Minecraft?
Mojang Studios
This is written to do harm and be classified into many categories based on how they propagate and behave.
Computer virus or virus.
A group of 2 or more computers linked together to enable more than one user to access shared resources is know as a ........?
A Network
In 2010, a complex computer worm, designed to sabotage Iran's nuclear program, was discovered. What was the name of this sophisticated malware, which is considered one of the first cyber weapons used for state-sponsored cyber warfare?
Stuxnet
This protocol, often used for remote server administration, operates on port 22 and provides secure access to the command-line interface of a server. What is the name of this widely used protocol?
SSH (Secure Shell)
Who is the oldest video game character?
Pac-Man
A nontechnical or low technology confidence trick often involving trickery or fraud.
Social Engineering
This model, contains seven layers to help simplify the understanding of networking and standardize the development of equipment for networking. It is known as ........?
OSI Model
In May 2017, a widespread ransomware attack, known as "WannaCry," affected hundreds of thousands of computers in over 150 countries. What type of organizations were particularly targeted in this large-scale cyberattack?
Hospitals/Healthcare Institutions
This open-source web server software, known for its flexibility and widespread use, is often used to serve dynamic web pages. What is the name of this popular web server software?
Apache
In Fallout, who wears a blue jumpsuit and is famous for his vault-dwelling adventures?
Vault Boy
What allows network administrators to configure a Windows Operating System by changing what Windows features are available to users and to manage a security system?
Group Policy Object (GPO)
The Physical Layer defines the network standards relating to media, connectors, and electrical signals. Which layer of the OSI is this? .........
Layer 1
In 2014, a group named "Lizard Squad" launched a series of DDoS attacks on gaming networks, disrupting services on Christmas Day. What gaming platforms were primarily affected by this infamous Christmas Day attack?
PlayStation Network and Xbox Live
This technology allows for the creation of multiple isolated virtual environments on a single physical server. What is the term for this process of running multiple operating systems on a single host machine?
Virtualization
When was the first Xbox released?
2001
Before a user connects to a network they need to supply what before the connection is allowed?
Valid Credentials
Two or more computers connected through a network to share resources without a dedicated sever involved is know as a .........?
Peer to Peer
In 2013, a former NSA contractor, Edward Snowden, leaked classified documents revealing global surveillance programs. What government agency did Snowden work for?
National Security Agency (NSA)
To enhance server security, it's crucial to regularly apply these updates that address known vulnerabilities and improve the system's defenses. What term is commonly used for these updates?
Patches
Which game has over 400 million subscribers as of 2023?
Fortnite
A website with a site certificate is one that uses encryption; this letter after http is one sign of it
S
The measure of the maximum amount of data that can be sent over a network connection, not to be confused with the speed of data transferred at the time of use, is known as ...... ?
Bandwidth
Known as the "father of ethical hacking," this computer security expert and author founded the consulting firm "The Hacker's Choice" and wrote the best-selling book "The Art of Deception." Who is he?
Kevin D. Mitnick
This protocol, commonly used for translating human-readable domain names into IP addresses, plays a crucial role in the functionality of the internet. What is the name of this protocol?
DNS (Domain Name System)