WJEC ICT - Chapter 3 - Data Protection Methods

What does "real-time protection" mean in the context of anti-malware software?

• Predict future malware attacks

• Scanning the system once

• Automatic and continuous monitoring for threats as they happen

• Removing detected malware

What does physical security refer to?

• Protecting physical assets and facilities from unauthorized access or harm

• Protecting against natural disasters

• Protecting against cyber threats

• Protecting data and information stored on electronic devices

Which encryption method uses two different keys - public and private keys?

• Symmetric encryption

• Hashing

• Asymmetric encryption

• One-time pad encryption

What is the primary purpose of anti-malware software?

• To protect against malicious software

• To improve system performance

• To prevent data breaches

• To enhance internet speed

Which user access level typically has the highest level of privileges in a system?

• Guest

• Administrator

• Power User

• Standard User

What is the term for a technique where an attacker tries many different password combinations to gain unauthorised access?

• Denial of Service (DoS)

• Phishing

• Spoofing

• Brute force attack

Which type of authentication is commonly used to unlock smartphones using facial recognition?

• Token-based authentication

• Biometric authentication

• Behavioural authentication

• Two-factor authentication (2FA)

What is the primary purpose of password protection?

• To secure physical access to devices

• To prevent unauthorised access to accounts and systems

• To encrypt data on a computer

• To speed up internet connections

How does biometric authentication provide a higher level of security compared to passwords?

• Data is immune

• Data is never stored

• Biometrics are unique and difficult to copy.

• Easy to forge or replicate

What is authentication in the context of computer security?

• The use of firewalls to protect a network

• The removal of viruses and malware from a system

• The act of identifying and verifying users or entities

• The process of encrypting data for secure transmission