IGCSE ICT Chapter 8 - Safety & Security

Software that automatically displays advertisements on a computer is called _______.

• Shareware
• Freeware
• Adware
• Malware

Some of the legal consequences for violating copyright laws include:

• Ankle Bracelet
• Imprisonment, Fines and loss of job prospects
• House Seizure
• Hard Labor

A software that INFECTS a computer with the permission or knowledge of the user is a ______.

• Virus
• Botnet
• Worm
• Trojan Horse

It helps keep data and equipment safe by giving only the appropriate people access.

• Network Security

• Firewall

• Antivirus

• Security Threats

Which of the followings are related with safety and security of computer

• Cover internet cables

• Use antivirus

• Eating healthy foods

• Respect each other

Is the following an example of a Health issue or a Safety issue.

Tripping over loose wires.

• Health

• Safety

Is the following an example of a Health issue or a Safety issue.

Heavy equipment falling off tables and injuring people.

• Health

• Safety

Is the following an example of a Health issue or a Safety issue.

Clicking a mouse Safety repetitively causing RSI.

• Health

• Safety

Is the following an example of a Health issue or a Safety issue.

Overloading sockets causing fire.

• Health

• Safety

The sending of fraudulent emails appearing to come from legitimate companies in order to steal passwords is known as ...

• Phishing

• Pharming

• Smishing

• Vishing