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Y8 System security

Authored by Mr Bell

Computers

5th Grade

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Y8 System security
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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is malware?

A program that installs and runs on a computer without the user’s knowledge.

Hardware that controls a user’s computer without their knowledge.

A faulty piece of software.

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a virus?

A program that makes the user feel unwell.

A program that replicates itself and spreads to other computers via attachments.

A program that you can download for free.

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is spyware?

A program that replicates itself and spreads to other computers via attachments.

Hardware that controls a computer without the user's knowledge.

A program that monitors computer activity in an attempt to steal sensitive information.

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What should be used to remove malware from a computer?

Anti-malware software

A firewall

A filter

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of these best describes a passive attack?

Someone attacks a network with malware.

Someone from inside an organisation uses the network to steal information.

Someone monitors data travelling on the network to steal information.

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of these best describes an active attack?

Someone attacks a network with malware.

Someone from inside an organisation uses the network to steal information.

Someone monitors data travelling on the network to steal information.

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of these best describes a brute force attack?

A hacker tries to stop people from accessing a network by flooding it with traffic.

Someone tries to get information by cracking password through trial and error.

Someone from inside an organisation tries to steal information.

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