Working Securely With Data

A faulty what can cause data to become corrupt?

• Scanner

• Hard Disc

• Printer

Which of the following is unlikely to damage or delete data?

• System crash

• Archiving

• Virus

Which would be the best method of backing up your data?

• Printing out paper copies and filing them away

• Keep a second copy of the data on your hard disk

• Make a copy on a removable storage device, eg CD, DVD, external hard disk

Where should backups ideally be kept?

• On the computer's hard disk

• Near the computer

• In a separate room or off site

In order to restrict access to secure data, a system of what should be used?

• Passwords

• Anti-virus software

• Multi-user operating system

Converting data into a secret code so that it cannot be read by an unauthorised person is called what?

• Inscription

• Encryption

• De-encryption

Which of the following is NOT a physical precaution to protect data?

• Locks on cupboard or room doors

• Security guards

• Passwords

What indicates a secure connection between your computer and a trusted website?

• html

• https

• xhtml