WorksheetsIT Security Threats
Total questions: 11
Worksheet time: 7mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
Unsafe IT practice by an employee is an example of what type of security threat?
a)
Internal
b)
External
c)
Physical
2.
Ransomware is an example of what type of security threat?
a)
Internal
b)
External
c)
Physical
3.
If an employee accidentally deletes data it is an example of what type of security threat?
a)
Internal
b)
External
c)
Physical
4.
If IT equipment is damage intentionally or accidentally is an example of what type of security threat?
a)
Internal
b)
External
c)
Physical
5.
What is one of the main motivations behind external security threats?
a)
Recognition
b)
Highlight the system's weak areas
c)
Financial gain
d)
Fun/Enjoyement
6.
What is phishing?
a)
Software which is specifically designed to disrupt, damage, or gain authorized access to a computer system
b)
Attempting to obtain sensitive information, often for malicious reasons, by disguising as a trustworthy entity in an electronic communication.
7.
What is spear phishing ?
a)
Targeting a specific group of people when carrying out a phishing scam.
b)
Targeting a CEO / Company Directors when carrying out a phishing scam.
8.
What is whaling ?
a)
Targeting a specific group of people when carrying out a phishing scam.
b)
Targeting a CEO / Company Directors when carrying out a phishing scam.
9.
If you throw documents with personal information on them away without shredding them you are at risk of what?
a)
Shoulder surfing
b)
Dumpster diving
c)
Trojan horse
d)
Viruses
10.
What is malware?
a)
Software that has helpful content and has a positive effect on a computer.
b)
Software your computer needs to run efficiently.
c)
Software that most people will use in their day to day lives.
d)
Software that has malicious intent and has a negative effect on a computer.
11.
What is social engineering?
a)
Using malicious software designed to block access to a computer system until a sum of money is paid.
b)
The use of deception to manipulate individuals into divulging confidential or personal information that may be used for fraudulent purposes.
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