Exercises

End punctuation

Select the sentence that uses correct end punctuation. For help with this topic, see EasyWriter, Chapter 21.

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Question

A.

Computer hackers use their understanding of computer programs to enter protected electronic sites!

B.

Computer hackers use their understanding of computer programs to enter protected electronic sites.

Chapter 3 - End punctuation: Select the sentence that uses correct end punctuation. For help with this topic, see EasyWriter, Chapter 21.

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Question

A.

Shouldn’t protecting sensitive information from hacking be a priority not only for financial institutions, but also for government agencies such as the FBI and the CIA?

B.

Shouldn’t protecting sensitive information from hacking be a priority not only for financial institutions, but also for government agencies such as the FBI and the CIA.

Chapter 3 - End punctuation: Select the sentence that uses correct end punctuation. For help with this topic, see EasyWriter, Chapter 21.

3 of 10

Question

A.

Since many hackers are excellent programmers, many legitimate businesses wonder what they can do to get hackers to work for them rather than against them?

B.

Since many hackers are excellent programmers, many legitimate businesses wonder what they can do to get hackers to work for them rather than against them.

Chapter 3 - End punctuation: Select the sentence that uses correct end punctuation. For help with this topic, see EasyWriter, Chapter 21.

4 of 10

Question

A.

Companies that make computer security products sometimes sponsor hacking contests.

B.

Companies that make computer security products sometimes sponsor hacking contests!

Chapter 3 - End punctuation: Select the sentence that uses correct end punctuation. For help with this topic, see EasyWriter, Chapter 21.

5 of 10

Question

A.

Can hackers be enticed to try to defeat software that protects sensitive sites.

B.

Can hackers be enticed to try to defeat software that protects sensitive sites?

Chapter 3 - End punctuation: Select the sentence that uses correct end punctuation. For help with this topic, see EasyWriter, Chapter 21.

6 of 10

Question

A.

With cash prizes of thousands of dollars, many young hackers find the challenge irresistible.

B.

With cash prizes of thousands of dollars, many young hackers find the challenge irresistible!

Chapter 3 - End punctuation: Select the sentence that uses correct end punctuation. For help with this topic, see EasyWriter, Chapter 21.

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Question

A.

"If my computer security software is vulnerable to hackers, why shouldn't I want to know about it in advance?" mused an executive from an online company.

B.

"If my computer security software is vulnerable to hackers, why shouldn't I want to know about it in advance," mused an executive from an online company?

Chapter 3 - End punctuation: Select the sentence that uses correct end punctuation. For help with this topic, see EasyWriter, Chapter 21.

8 of 10

Question

A.

"If hackers can’t get past the software, then I feel confident that my site is secure," noted one company’s C.E.O..

B.

"If hackers can’t get past the software, then I feel confident that my site is secure," noted one company’s C.E.O.

Chapter 3 - End punctuation: Select the sentence that uses correct end punctuation. For help with this topic, see EasyWriter, Chapter 21.

9 of 10

Question

A.

Experienced hackers wonder whether the contests, which require winners to divulge their secrets, are worth entering?

B.

Experienced hackers wonder whether the contests, which require winners to divulge their secrets, are worth entering.

Chapter 3 - End punctuation: Select the sentence that uses correct end punctuation. For help with this topic, see EasyWriter, Chapter 21.

10 of 10

Question

A.

"Never show your opponent your hand," barked one veteran hacker who declines to enter sponsored hacking contests!

B.

"Never show your opponent your hand!" barked one veteran hacker who declines to enter sponsored hacking contests.

Chapter 3 - End punctuation: Select the sentence that uses correct end punctuation. For help with this topic, see EasyWriter, Chapter 21.