It Security

Which one of the following describes spam?

• Gathering information about a person or organisation without their knowledge.

• Performing an unauthorised, usually malicious, action such as erasing files.

• Putting unnecessary load on the network by making copies of files.

• Sending unwanted bulk messages.

Which one of the following can protect a computer from the risk of unwanted emails?

• Anti-spam software

• Anti-virus software

• Anti-spyware software

• PC diagnostic software

Which one of the following could lead to the spread of a malicious program?

• Using only software that has been checked for viruses

• Maintaining regularly updated anti-virus software

• Opening only virus-checked file attachments from known sources

• Using a USB Flash Drive from an unknown source to exchange data

Which one of the following describes why it is important to update antivirus software regularly?

• To protect your computer from all known viruses

• To ensure the software identifies old viruses

• To protect your computer from unwanted bulk messages

• To prevent the spread of malicious programs on the Internet

Which one of the following describes what you should do if you receive a chain letter email?

• Forward the email

• Download it onto your system

• Delete the email

• Send a read receipt

Which one of the following describes a computer hacker?

• A skilled programmer who uses authorised access to exploit information available on a computer

• A skilled programmer who secretly invades computers without authorisation

• A skilled programmer who writes programs to train new employees

• A skilled programmer who helps in the installation of new software for an organisation

Which one of the following describes why firewalls are used?

• To prevent unauthorised access by incoming transmissions

• To prevent destruction of a computer in the event of a fire

• To enable easy downloading of data from web sites

• To detect and disable viruses already on a computer

Which one of the following is MOST likely to be a hoax?

• An email from a friend you have not seen recently

• An email with an attachment sent by a colleague using their personal email address

• An email asking you to go to a website for a free computer scan

• An email advertisement from a local shop you subscribe to

Which one of the following is the reason that users should log on with a username and password?

• To be aware of who is in the building

• To check up on the time-keeping of users

• To protect computers against unauthorised use

• To enable a personalised greeting for each user

Which one of the following statements about a password is TRUE?

• It must be changed only if it is compromised

• It cannot contain special character symbols

• It must be registered with the system administrator

• It should be changed regularly