1.5.5 - Starter Task/Digital Footprint

Name THREE utility programs

Answer explanation

Anti-virus, Backup, Compression, Defragmentation, Encryption, Firewall.

Name THREE operating system tools

Answer explanation

User interface, Peripheral device management, User management, File management, Memory management.

Name THREE types of storage

Answer explanation

Optical, Magnetic, Solid-state

Name at least TWO implementation methods from the Systems Development Life Cycle.

Answer explanation

Parallel, Big Bang/Direct, Phased, Pilot

Name TWO methods of communication used by businesses.

Answer explanation

Video conferencing, Teleworking, Emailing, Advertising, Marketing, Websites, Apps.

Which type of malware will display unwanted pop-up ads?

• Adware

• Spyware

• Ransomware

• Worm

Answer explanation

Adware is the type of malware that displays unwanted pop-up ads, making it the correct choice in this scenario.

Which type of threat floods servers with useless requests?

• DDoS Attack

• Malware Attack

• Phishing Attack

• Man-in-the-middle Attack

Answer explanation

DDoS Attack floods servers with useless requests, causing them to become overwhelmed and unavailable to legitimate users.

Which type of threat uses tracing software to intercept data packets over a network?

• Packet sniffer

• Rootkit

• Trojan horse

• Ransomware

Answer explanation

Packet sniffer is the correct choice as it uses tracing software to intercept data packets over a network.

Which type of malware is commonly used to perform a DDoS attack?

• Bot

• Rootkit

• Adware

• Spyware

Answer explanation

Bot malware is commonly used to perform a DDoS attack by controlling a network of infected computers to flood a target server with traffic, causing it to become overwhelmed and unavailable.

Which type of malware designed to give hackers access to and control over a target device?

• Rootkit

• Worm

• Trojan horse

• Bot

Answer explanation

Rootkit is a type of malware specifically designed to give hackers access to and control over a target device, making it the correct choice in this scenario.