IT security

Which one of the following describes why users should lock their computer when leaving their desk?

• To prevent unauthorized access to data

• To prevent a waste of electricity

• To prevent data from getting corrupted

• To prevent the computer from malfunctioning

Which one of the following describes the term social engineering?

• Accepting a friend request on a social networking site

• Setting up a web page so customers can order online

• Using deception to gain information

• Obtaining confidential information through authorized means

Which one of the following is a characteristic of information security?

• Creativity

• Clarity

• Compatibility

• Confidentiality

Identity theft happens when someone impersonates you and uses your personal details to carry out fraud. Which of the following is a consequences of identity theft?

• You may suffer financial loss

• Your desktop security will no longer work

• Your cached internet files will be deleted

• You will need to change identity

Which one of the following is not likely to be a malicious threat to data?

• External organization

• Service Providers

• Individuals

• Biometrics

Which one of the following could be effect of disabling macro security setting on your computer?

• Files containing macros from outside sources cannot be opened

• The computer will notify the user when a file contain a macro

• Files containing macros from outside sources can be opened

• The computer firewall and anti-virus protection will not work

Which one of the following is the term used for malicious program ?

• Computer software

• Computer Virus

• Hardware

• Adware

Which one of the following is considered a limitation of antivirus software ?

• It cannot scan all drives on a computer

• It requires regular updates

• It only works if you have a firewall

• It isolates suspicious files on the computer system

Which one of the following is designed to record keystroke which can later be used for fraudulent purposes ?

• Keypad monitoring

• Keypad recording

• Keystroke logging

• Keystroke dialing

Which one of the following statements is TRUE in relation to using unsupported software ?

• It ensures the device automatically updates its software

• It increases the risk of incompatibility issues

• It provides quicker access to the internet

• It provides increased storage capacity for mobile devices