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WorksheetsYr 11 ICT quiz 1 Networks & Security
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 23mins
What device connects computers to form a LAN and sends data to specific recipients only?
Bridge
Router
Hub
Switch
An electronic passport used in the security of data sent over the Internet is known as?
Digital passport
Digital Certificate
Online certificate
https
Which of the following is not true about encryption?
Conversion of data to code by encoding it.
prevents hacker from intercepting data.
necessary to use a decryption software to decode the data
its a complex algorithm which makes codes almost unbreakable
A __________ is plugged on a motherboard to enable a computer to connect to the network.
Modem
Random Access Memory
Network Interface Card
Network cable
A ______________ is a program that is used to retrieve, present and traverse the world wide web.
applet
web browser
website
search engine
______________ is when malicious code is installed on a computer's hard drive to redirect users to fraudulent websites without their knowledge.
phishing
pharming
smishing
vishing
Which of the following will NOT indicate a secure website?
https
padlock sign
the word 'secure'
http
_________ is the process whereby a user receives an email that contains a link to a fraudulent website which looks like the original one and is requesting the user to enter personal data.
phishing
pharming
smishing
vishing
Which network can be partially accessed by authorized outside users, enabling businesses to exchange information over the Internet in a secure way.
Intranet
Internet
Extranet
Wide Area Network
A ____________ is a piece of code which is capable of copying itself and is designed to cause harm such as corrupting the computer system or destroying data.
Worm
Trojan Horse
Spam
Virus
Which of the following will not prevent electrocution in a computer lab.
having a CO2 fire extinguisher near by
do not eat or drink near the computer
use a residual circuit breaker
check insulation on wires regularly
Which of the following is not a recommendable feature of a password.
Should be a maximum of 6 characters
changed frequently
mixture of letters, numbers and symbols
nothing obvious or personal like first name
Which network device is used to boost or regenerate a network signal so it can proceed with transmission to its destination?
Bridge
Modem
Repeater
Router
The internet is an example of a ________________ type of network.
Local Area Network
Metropolitan Area Network
Virtual Private Network
Wide Area Network
BCC in email stands for:
Blind Carbon copy
Black Carbon copy
Black Computerized copy
Blind Computerized copy
Which of the following statement is false about a router?
Connects a computer and other devices to the Internet
Uses an IP address to send data to a specific device
Can be connected through cables only
Can send packets of data between devices on different networks
Which of the following is not a rule of the Data Protection Act?
Data must be accurate
Data must be kept secure
Data must be fairly and lawfully processed
Data can be transferred to another country if need be.
Which of the following is not a biometric authentication technique?
Smart card
iris recognition
fingerprint scanning
Voice recognition
Which of the following device is not necessary for video conferencing?
webcam
microphone
computer
projector
Which of the following is not true about electronic faxing?
Does not require a fax machine
More expensive than physical faxing
No busy signal issues
Can have better security through encryption
