ICDL/ECDL IT SECURITY QUIZ #1 - 2020

Which one of the following best describes the relationship between data & information?

• Data & information are the same

• Data is the raw input that information is based on

• Information is unorganised data

• Information is any data that is in digital form

Which one of the following best describes cybercrime?

• Broadband connection with little or no access to the Internet

• Theft of computers, smartphones or other devices.

• Repeated failed attempts to log onto a PC

• Illegal activities by means of computer networks

Which of the following is NOT a possible threat to data?

• Employees

• Service Providers

• Screen resolution

• Trojans

Which one of the following is an example of a threat to data from extraordinary circumstances?

• Lost Password

• Cracking

• Fire

• Cybercrime

Which one of the following is a typical threat to data from using Cloud Computing?

• Shredding

• Loss of privacy

• Identity theft

• Restricted access

Which one of the following is a typical threat to data from using Cloud Computing?

• Shredding

• Loss of privacy

• Identity theft

• Restricted access

______________ is a characteristic of information security that ensures the non disclosure of data except to another authorised person.

• Confidentiality

• Accessability

• Intergrity

• Availability

Which one of the following best describes why you should protect your personal information?

• To prevent computer virus attacks

• To protect the computer from defragmentation

• To reduce the risk of identity theft

• To avoid losing backed up data files.

Which one if the following best describes the reason for protecting commercially sensitive information?

• To prevent theft of financial details

• To prevent spread of malware

• To prevent computer hardware errors

• To prevent reduced broadband speed

Which one of the following is a main principle of data protection legislation?

• To protect personal data

• To protect technical data

• To protect statistical data

• to protect financial data