10B - Plenary - Lesson 4 - Preventing Vulnerabilities Pt1

What is meant by "user access levels"?

• The speed of a user's internet connection

• Permissions given to users for files, folders, and devices

• Password strength guidelines

• The number of users allowed on a network

Who typically has the highest level of access in an organisation?

• Staff

• Team Leader

• Managing Director or IT Administrator

• Department Manager

What is one reason why strict user access rights are useful?

• To increase system performance

• To allow faster downloads

• To prevent installation of unauthorised software

• To make users feel special

How can secure passwords help prevent brute-force attacks?

• They slow down internet speed

• They confuse hackers with misleading information

• They take longer to guess

• They disable antivirus programs

Which of the following would make a password more secure?

• Using your pet's name

• Keeping it short and simple

• Using symbols, numbers, and mixed case letters

• Writing it on a sticky note

What is the purpose of encryption?

• To save storage space

• To back up files to the cloud

• To keep data secure from unauthorised users

• To increase download speeds

What does encryption do to data?

• Deletes it

• Compresses it

• Scrambles it so only someone with a key can read it

• Sends it to another server

What type of email content does a spam filter block?

• Newsletters from subscribed sources

• All emails from school

• Unsolicited or scam emails that may include malware

• Emails larger than 1MB

Which software is responsible for identifying and removing viruses?

• Word Processor

• Anti-virus software

• Spreadsheet software

• File compressor

What is the role of anti-spyware software?

• It deletes old files

• It hides your IP address

• It blocks and removes programs that collect personal info

• It speeds up your internet