Protecting Data and Information (Learning Aim D)

Data integrity is about keeping data accurate and current.

• True

• False

The term used to describe the action or harm carried out by / caused by a virus is?

• Damage

• Payload

• Execution

A type of malware which replicates using networks and security holes without having to attach to another program is a?

• Spider

• Trojan Horse

• Worm

• Spyware

A keylogger is a type of?

• Ransomware

• Spyware

• Botnet

• Worm

A hacker who finds weaknesses in the company's systems with their permission is a/an?

• Grey hat hacker

• Black hat hacker

• Ethical hacker

Hacking without permission is illegal under the?

• Data Protection Act 2018

• GDPR 2018

• Computer Misuse Act 1990

• Copyright, Designs & Patents Act 1992

Data security is keeping data safe from being stolen, misused, accidentally or deliberately destroyed.

• True

• False

Running system updates will not help in protecting against malware.

• True

• False

Which is not a type of validation check?

• Range

• Verification

• Format

• Presence

Double entry of a user's password is an example of?

• Data verification

• Data validation

• Data processing