Yr 11 ICT quiz 1 Networks & Security

What device connects computers to form a LAN and sends data to specific recipients only?

• Bridge

• Router

• Hub

• Switch

An electronic passport used in the security of data sent over the Internet is known as?

• Digital passport

• Digital Certificate

• Online certificate

• https

Which of the following is not true about encryption?

• Conversion of data to code by encoding it.

• prevents hacker from intercepting data.

• necessary to use a decryption software to decode the data

• its a complex algorithm which makes codes almost unbreakable

A __________ is plugged on a motherboard to enable a computer to connect to the network.

• Modem

• Random Access Memory

• Network Interface Card

• Network cable

A ______________ is a program that is used to retrieve, present and traverse the world wide web.

• applet

• web browser

• website

• search engine

______________ is when malicious code is installed on a computer's hard drive to redirect users to fraudulent websites without their knowledge.

• phishing

• pharming

• smishing

• vishing

Which of the following will NOT indicate a secure website?

• https

• padlock sign

• the word 'secure'

• http

_________ is the process whereby a user receives an email that contains a link to a fraudulent website which looks like the original one and is requesting the user to enter personal data.

• phishing

• pharming

• smishing

• vishing

Which network can be partially accessed by authorized outside users, enabling businesses to exchange information over the Internet in a secure way.

• Intranet

• Internet

• Extranet

• Wide Area Network

A ____________ is a piece of code which is capable of copying itself and is designed to cause harm such as corrupting the computer system or destroying data.

• Worm

• Trojan Horse

• Spam

• Virus