P1- IT Security Threats Quiz 1

What is Phishing?

• A type of fish

• A way to steal information online

• A computer game

• A type of computer

What is a Virus in terms of computer security?

• A medicine

• A type of food

• Malicious software that can copy itself

• A healthy exercise

What does hacking mean?

• Cutting something with rough, heavy blows

• Unauthorized access to or control over computer network security systems for some illicit purpose

• Playing a computer game

• Drawing a picture

What is a Worm in the context of computer security?

• An animal

• A type of food

• A self-replicating program that spreads through a computer network

• A toy

What can be considered as accidental damage to IT systems?

• Spilling water on a computer

• Writing a program

• Playing a video game

• Reading a book

What is intentional damage in the context of IT systems?

• Fixing a computer

• Deliberately destroying or harming computer systems or data

• Accidentally dropping a computer

• Helping a friend with their computer

What does spyware do?

• Helps you spy on your neighbors

• Cleans your computer

• Collects information from your computer without your knowledge

• Makes your computer faster

What are environmental hazards to IT systems?

• Playing games on the computer

• Natural disasters like floods or earthquakes

• Writing emails

• Listening to music

What is unauthorized access?

• Getting permission to use a computer

• Using a computer you own

• Accessing a computer system without permission

• Buying a new computer

Which of the following is NOT a threat to the security of IT systems?

• Hacking

• Playing educational games

• Viruses

• Phishing