Safe and Responsible Use of ICT

Safe and Responsible Use of ICT

By Coleman Chong

In this chapter, you need to understand and memorise the following

4) 5 types of software licences ​

​5) 2 types of copyright infringement

6) Social, ​economic and ethical use of ICT in communication, education, healthcare, transportation, finance, entertainment

1) 4 causes of data losses and theirs prevention

2) Definition of all computer threats and their prevention

3) ​Two ways to prevent unauthorised access and their definition

Multiple Select

Which of the following are the causes of data losses?

• human error

• power failure

• hardware failure

• malicious software

Multiple Choice

Which of the following are the cause of data loss due to human error ?

• Device damages due to wear and tear.

• Device damages during usage

• Data is deleted on purpose.

• Multiple user edit the document at the same time

Multiple Choice

Which is the method to prevent data loss due to power outage?

• Install USB

• Install UPS

• Install additional generator

• Save multiple copies of files.

Multiple Select

Which of the following are the measures to prevent malicious software?

• Install anti-virus software

• Install firewall

• Make regular backup of the files

• Avoid opening attachment from unknown sources

Multiple Select

Which of the following is true about Trojan?

• It is a piece of software that can hide from anti-virus detection

• It will replicate itself

• It deletes data from your computer

• It allows unauthorised access to your computer

Open Ended

Give a definition about virus.

Multiple Choice

Explain what is spyware.

• It is a small file that will be downloaded in your computer when you visit some website.

• It monitors your acitviity by recording your key pressed.

• It does not have malicious intent

• It deletes your files

Draw

Is Mr Chong handsome?

Multiple Choice

Explain what is hacking

• It is an act to record personal information of the user

• Hacking is very hard to detect

• Hacking is to install spyware on your computer

• It is an act which users gain unauthorised access to your computer

Multiple Choice

Explain the term cookies.

• It is a small file stored in your computer and it is hamful

• It is a small file stored in your computer which enable to website to remember the details

• It is a small file monitoring your key pressed

• It is a small file stored your usernae and password

Open Ended

Describe the difference between pharming and phishing.

Multiple Select

Which of the following are the correct way to implement authentication

• Use of strong password

• Use of firewall

• Use of VPN

• Use of two-factor authentication

Multiple Select

Which of the following are the correct ways to implement proper authorisation?

• Install anti-virus software

• Install firewall

• Use proper file permission

• Install two-factor authentication

Multiple Select

Which of the following are the use of firewall?

• Filter internet content to delete suspicious attachment

• Authenticate user and allows them to access only certain files

• Control the websites that user can access to

• Block suspicious internet traffic

Draw

Give 5 types of licences.

Multiple Select

Which of the following is true about software with public domain licence?

• Its licence is either not applicable or has expired

• You can modify its code or interface

• Its licence is only for limited use

• It is illegal to use it for your own work

Multiple Choice

I modify a software and customise for my own use. I also seek permission or acknowledge the creator of the software. What kind of licence allow me to do so?

• Shareware

• freeware

• commercial software

• creative common licence