MenosFios Office: Test. Are you a Hacker?

Do you think you have the profile of someone who is about to enter the Deep Web?

In this Sunday's edition of the MenosFios office we show you a test that will prove whether or not you have the skills to be considered a hacker. So, choose below the alternative that best fits your profile and check it out!

As a child, what was your favorite type of toy?

1. Any doll and home adventures.
2. A jigsaw puzzle, like a Rubik's Cube or something else.
3. Any object to be disassembled and rebuilt, like Lego.

How many hours can you spend working on a computer?

1. Enough to do the necessary tasks and that's it.
2. All day at work, plus a few hours for chores around the house.
3. If I could, I would never leave the front of the computer.

Some electronics broke in your house. Immediately, you:

1. Throw it in the trash and buy a new one, equal or better.
2. Ask a friend or expert to assess the problem.
3. Try to disassemble and understand how it works until you find the defect, to try to fix it.

You read the following headline: “4Chan Leaks Celebrity Nude Photos”. Your reaction is:

1. “Who is this 4chan guy? Are they going to talk about it at Xé-Agora Aguenta?”
2. “It's really cool to play with people on the internet!”
3. "We should be learning about digital privacy every day."

Your school or college proposes a programming language course or discipline, you:

1. He finds it very strange and believes that he shouldn't waste time with it.
2. He values ​​initiative and recommends the school to his nerd friends.
3. He applauds and insists that everyone should at least learn logic.

Someone close to you wants to buy a smartphone. Your involvement is:

1. Tiny. A basic template is enough for you.
2. Just like a curious person, it never hurts to pay attention to the news.
3. Total. After all, he normally loves to play the technology consultant.

Do you consider yourself an autodidact?

1. Not even. I take time to understand a new concept or skill.
2. Maybe if I had conditions, or more time to dedicate myself.
3. No doubt. I learned things like computers or languages.

Have you ever viewed the source code of an HTML page?

1. I never messed with it - and if any code appeared, it was unintentionally.
2. I've seen it or I've been shown it out of curiosity, it looks interesting.
3. I keep using the “inspect element” function all the time.

A security company offers a cash prize for checking a system, you think…

1. “What does this have to do with me?”
2. “I’ll take a look to see how it works.”
3. ” This is my chance! I’m going to dive deep into this!”

What is your best memory of the character “MacGyver”.

1. I actually don't remember. Or already forgot. Or whatever.
2. Fun guy, but it was fanciful and unbelievable.
3. Inspiring. You want to be as skilled and creative as he is.

Imagine that you are in the kitchen preparing a meal, you feel better…

1. Strictly following the recipe – and afraid of going wrong.
2. Making some modifications – but all planned in advance.
3. Improvise and optimize on the fly, depending on the ingredients.

Some word combined letters and numbers appears on your screen – like “h4ck3r”. Your reaction is:

1. “What the hell does that mean?”
2. “Aaah, the 4 looks like an A! And the 3 is an E!”
3. “I'm used to it, my passwords are all like this.”

What style of books do you like?

1. I'm not a fan of reading, I prefer television or something fast.
2. Romances, thrillers… I also like pop culture in general.
3. I read and am interested in everything, but my passion is science fiction!

Ever heard of the expression “open-source”?

1. No, but if it has to do with something “open”, it must be piracy.
2. Yes, I just don't trust the quality of products or services very much.
3. I believe this philosophy can spur technological innovation.

How is your relationship with the Linux operating system?

1. I've never used it and probably couldn't get used to it.
2. I've tried it, but I still find Windows or Mac OS easier.
3. It's my main system, I like to test versions and programs.

In your opinion, what is the best way to solve a problem?

1. Forget about him and occupy time with other challenges.
2. Outsource, ask for expert help from those who understand.
3. Search and open discussion in forums and communities.

Upon hearing the term “hacker” associated with criminals in the media. You…

1. Agree, perhaps. That's when you pay attention to the report.
2. Turn your nose up, but understand: some ideas need to be simplified.
3. It looks ridiculous. It is necessary to reinforce hackers of crackers.

RESPONSES

If most of the answers are A: Definitely not. The hacker universe is far removed from your reality. Or rather, suddenly you can look at the Deep Web, as well as other pros and cons of the Internet, with a more critical eye. It is worth it.

If most of the answers are B: Maybe one day. Hacker culture and ethics, as well as issues related to information security or network collaboration, are fascinating topics in his eyes. Maybe with some extra dedication, you can at least understand HTML – how about that?.

If most of the answers are C: Without a doubt, yes! All the information, as well as other structured sources, combined with your way of seeing the world, will open many doors – but always with responsibilities.

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