CP+11 Security and Privacy

What does the principle of confidentiality protect against?

• A. Hardware failure

• B. Unauthorised access

• C. Slow network speeds

• D. Legal disputes

What does data integrity ensure?

• A. Data is encrypted

• B. Data is not lost during transmission

• C. Data is not modified without permission

• D. Data is anonymous

Availability refers to:

• A. Ability to store data long-term

• B. Ability to compress data

• C. Ability to access data in a timely manner

• D. Ability to encrypt data

Which of the following is most associated with privacy?

• A. Network configuration

• B. General data protection

• C. Personal data control

• D. Server management

Which of the following is NOT considered personal data?

• A. IP address

• B. Physical address

• C. Website homepage URL

• D. Date of birth

Which threat involves secretly collecting user data and sending it to attackers?

• A. Adware

• B. Spyware

• C. Worms

• D. Phishing

Cookies can threaten privacy because they:

• A. Modify system settings

• B. Spread across networks

• C. Track browsing history across sites

• D. Infect files

Phishing typically involves:

• A. Overheating hardware

• B. Sending fake websites to steal personal data

• C. Slowing down computers

• D. Encrypting data automatically

Which type of threat redirects users to fake websites while showing the correct URL?

• A. Phishing

• B. Adware

• C. Pharming

• D. Spyware

What kind of software installs unwanted ads without user knowledge?

• A. Spyware

• B. Malware

• C. Adware

• D. Encryption software