High School Beginner • Module B3 Test

Computers, Devices, and Operating Systems Module Test

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Device components, operating systems, accounts, files, extensions, apps, processes, permissions, updates, and shared devices.

Rule

Use fake examples only. Do not open unknown files, test unknown devices, or change systems without permission.

Goal

Show that you can explain device safety and make responsible beginner defensive decisions.

Question 1

Which answer best explains why device components matter to cybersecurity defenders?

Question 2

Which component is most directly responsible for long-term file storage on a laptop?

Question 3

What is the safest beginner explanation of RAM?

Question 4

Which statement best describes an operating system?

Question 5

Why should everyday schoolwork usually be done with a standard user account instead of an administrator account?

Question 6

A student sees a file named homework.pdf.exe. What is the safest interpretation?

Question 7

Which choice is the safest habit for unknown files or attachments?

Question 8

What is a process in an operating system?

Question 9

Why do app permissions matter?

Question 10

Which app permission request should a student question carefully?

Question 11

What is the main security reason to install operating system updates from trusted sources?

Question 12

Which update behavior is safest for a school or personal device?

Question 13

A device suddenly becomes slow, shows repeated warnings, and opens unfamiliar pop-ups. What is the safest student response?

Question 14

Which action best supports system health?

Question 15

What is one risk of using shared devices?

Question 16

Which habit is safest after using a shared or school device?

Question 17

Which example best shows least privilege on a device?

Question 18

A student wants to install a new app on a school laptop. What should they do first?

Question 19

Which statement about file organization is most useful for security?

Question 20

Which file action is the safest when a student is not sure what a file does?

Question 21

What should students remember about built-in security warnings?

Question 22

Which situation should be reported to a trusted adult or school technology staff member?

Question 23

What is the safest way to think about removable media such as unknown USB drives?

Question 24

Which choice best summarizes Module B3?

Question 25

A student finds a strange process name in a fake training dashboard. What should their conclusion be?

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