Chapter 8 IGCSE ICT- Starter Quiz

When it comes to Health Risks in Physical Security, which of the following best describes one of the causes of Ozone Irritation?

• Having and using laser printers in an office area which leads to dry skin and respiratory problems.

• Sitting in front of the computer screen for long periods in the same position.

• Continuous use of keyboard or repetitive clicking on mouse buttons.

• Staring at a computer screen for too long with incorrect lighting in the room.

Which of the following is a prevention method for Repetitive Strain Injury (RSI)?

• Use foot rests to reduce posture problems.

• Make use of anti-glare screens

• Make use of ergonomics keyboards

• Make sure to have proper ventilation in the room.

As part of a Safety Risk Prevention for Electrocution, its is advised that you use an RCB. What does the abbreviation RCB stand for?

• Relocate Circuit Base

• Residual Current Breaker

• Reinforce Circuit Base

• Redefine Current Breaker

Covering equipment vents with fabric can cause which safety hazard?

• Electrocution

• Fire Risk

• Trip Hazard

• Heavy Equipment Falling

What is one prevention method of Hacking?

• Hire a professional Hacker to test the weakness of your system.

• Download multiple software's from any site.

• Re-use the same password for all your login credentials.

• Ignoring any unauthorized access to your computer system.

Which of the following is an example of Phishing?

• Gaining unauthorized access to a computer system without the user's permission.

• Installing malicious code onto a web server or computer to redirect users to a fake website even though they have typed in a legitimate URL.

• The user receives an email that looks legitimate but requires the user to click on a link that will take them to a fake website.

• A software that is installed to monitor your use of the computer and the key's pressed.

A piece of programming code/software which can install and replicate itself on to a computer system without the user's permission is known as?

• A hacker

• A spyware

• A cookie

• A virus

Which of the following best describes an important practice that minimizes the potential dangers of personal use of the internet?

• Think before opening an email from an unknown person.

• Never give out any personal information online.

• Only use a student friendly search engine with safety filters.

• Don't use real names when playing games online.

"Personal Data should be confidential and protected because such details can be sold onto a third party" is an example of which Safety & Security Aspect?

• E-Safety

• Physical Security

• Security of Data

• N/A

This particular safety concern "forms anonymous user profiles but doesn't contain personal data such as passwords, however still carry's data within it's websites". Which Safety concern is this statement referring to?

• Forums

• Spam

• Cookies

• Pharming