Year 9 : ICT Exam

Which of the following is a common type of computer crime?

• Hacking
• Gardening
• Painting
• Cooking

What is phishing?

• A type of email scam
• A computer virus
• A hardware device
• A programming language

Which scam involves pretending to be a bank to get your details?

• Pharming
• Phishing
• Spamming
• Spoofing

What is the main purpose of a ransomware attack?

• To demand payment
• To fix your computer
• To speed up your internet
• To send emails

Which of these is an example of an email scam?

• Lottery win notification
• Software update
• Weather forecast
• Calendar reminder

What does the Computer Misuse Act primarily address?

• Illegal access to computers
• Road safety
• Food hygiene
• Building regulations

Which of the following is considered computer misuse?

• Hacking into accounts
• Writing a book
• Drawing a picture
• Cooking a meal

What is malware?

• Malicious software
• A hardware component
• A type of keyboard
• A computer language

Which is an example of breaking the Computer Misuse Act?

• Spreading viruses
• Writing emails
• Printing documents
• Reading news

What does the Computer Misuse Act NOT cover?

• Physical theft of computers
• Hacking
• Malware
• Unauthorized access