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Securing data and systems

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Computers

7th Grade

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Securing data and systems
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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the primary function of a computer virus?

To steal personal information

To delete data on the computer

To replicate itself and attach to files

To enhance computer performance

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of the following is NOT a type of malware?

Spyware

Antivirus

Trojans

Keyloggers

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which type of malware is designed to collect data without the user's knowledge?

Viruses

Spyware

Worms

Firewalls

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a common accidental cause of data loss?

Installing new software

Leaving a storage device on public transport

Regular data backups

Using antivirus programs

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is social engineering in the context of computer security?

A) A method of securing computer networks

B) Influencing people psychologically to reveal personal or confidential information

C) A software tool used to protect data

D) A type of computer hardware

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is phishing commonly used for?

A) To improve website security

B) To create a backup of personal data

C) To direct users to a fake website to gather personal or confidential information

D) To increase internet speed

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does a 'brute force' attack involve?

A) Sending spam emails to users

B) Repeatedly trying combinations of characters in usernames and passwords

C) Installing antivirus software

D) Monitoring network traffic

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