Exam Preparation
Exam Preparation Notes
General Instructions
- There are 14 days until the exam, excluding weekends.
- Prioritize attending your tests and AP meetings.
- Make the best use of review sessions and catch up with classmates if you miss a session.
- Focus on long answer questions.
- The instructor will review the exam, provide the correct answers, and connect them to the relevant big ideas.
Question 1: Phishing Attack
- Definition of Phishing: Similar to fishing, it involves using bait to trick someone. The goal is to trick you.
- Malware: Malicious software loaded onto a computer to cause harm.
- DDoS: (Distributed Denial of Service) Intentionally overloading a computer to cause a crash.
- Why option A is incorrect: Phishing doesn't involve loading malicious software onto the computer directly.
- Why option C is incorrect: Phishing doesn't necessarily involve gaining remote access.
- Why option B is incorrect: Phishing relies on voluntary action from the user.
- Correct Answer: Phishing involves tricking someone into providing information.
- Key takeaway: All options may seem plausible, but only phishing requires user input to cause harm.
Question 2: Amusement Park Ride Eligibility
- Eligibility Requirements:
- Age: At least 12 years old (age≥12).
- Height: Between 50 and 80 inches, inclusive (50≤height≤80).
- Important Note: Use scratch paper to write down the information given.
- Why option B is incorrect: It implies the age could be less than 12.
- Why option C is incorrect: Uses "or" instead of "and," meaning only one condition needs to be met.
- Why option D is incorrect: Uses