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Geoffs Quiz

Total questions: 24

Worksheet time: 15mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

How does a computer virus infect a pc?

a)

Email attachments

b)

Attached to files on memory sticks

c)

Suspicious web links

d)

All of the above

2.
What can a virus do to your computer?
a)
Delete files
b)
Cause inappropriate adverts to appear
c)
Spy on what you are doing
d)
Steal your infotrmation
3.

Why are access levels useful?

a)

They give everyone access to all parts of the network

b)

They give everyone 'download' access to the network

c)

They control the level of access a user has to the network

d)

They stop everyone in the organisation from accessing the system

4.

Use of fingerprints, retina scans, or other body features as an authentication mechanism is known as.

a)

TFA

b)

Biometrics

c)

Firewalls

d)

2FA

5.

Spyware is software that gathers information about a person or organisation without their knowledge?

a)

True

b)

False

6.

Which is NOT illegal

a)

Virus

b)

DDos

c)

Trojan Horse

d)

Adware

7.

A attack is an attempt to make an online service unavailable by overwhelming it with traffic from multiple sources.

a)

DDos

b)

Virus

c)

Service Hacker

d)

Trojan Horse

8.

Which of the following would best protect against pharming?

a)

Use of e-mail filters

b)

Use of web filters

c)

Using biometric passwords

d)

Disabling USB storage devices

e)

Wearing 3D glasses

9.

Which of the following would best protect against pharming?

a)

Use of e-mail filters

b)

Use of web filters

c)

Using biometric passwords

d)

Disabling USB storage devices

e)

Wearing 3D glasses

10.

Select ALL the malware

a)

Worm

b)

Trojan Horse

c)

WAN

d)

Virus

11.

What is pharming

a)

Making bad computer equipment

b)

Sending pop up adverts to your computer

c)

Creating software designed to do harm to a computer

d)

Setting up fake web sites

12.

What is phishing?

a)

Scams through websites

b)

Scams through emails

c)

Scams through phone calls

d)

Scams through text messages

13.

What is suspicious about this email?

a)

Generic greeting

b)

URL does not match

c)

All the above

14.

Which is used by created by company's such as google and amazon?

a)

Virus

b)

DDos

c)

Trojan Horse

d)

Adware

15.

What is a Trojan?

a)

Software that sends scam emails

b)

Software that copies itself

c)

Software that you think is good software but isn't

d)

Software that hides your data and demands payment to release it

16.

How is a Worm different from other viruses

a)

It does more harm

b)

It can spread without a user doing anything

c)

It can't spread without a user doing something

d)

It doesn't do any harm

17.

Which is the best definition of a black hat hacker?

a)

Someone who breaks into computer systems to test out their security

b)

Someone who breaks into computer systems for the government

c)

Someone who breaks into computers systems to cause damage or make money

d)

Someone who breaks into computer systems without getting caught

18.
Which of the following statements best describes a white-hat hacker?
a)
Security professional 
b)
Former black hat
c)
Former gray hat
d)
Malicious hacker
19.

Which type of malware takes control of a computer system and may contribute to a DDoS attack?

a)

Bot

b)

Bug

c)

Spyware

d)

Adware

20.
How does malware get onto your computer?
a)
Email attachments or links
b)
By visiting dodgy websites
c)
On USB sticks
d)
All of the above
21.
Malware will slow down your internet connection.
a)
True
b)
False
22.
Why is a trojan horse sneaky?
a)
It is very inviting
b)
It creeps into your computer
c)
It looks legitimate but really it isn't
d)
Because of the romans
23.
What is the purpose of anti-virus software?
a)
To make chocolate
b)
To prevent hackers from accessing the network
c)
To block unauthorised connections to the network
d)
To prevent a virus from attacking the network
24.
What makes a secure password?
a)
Using the same one
b)
At least 8 characters using a mixture of different types
c)
One that you will easily remember
d)
something familiar like a birthday or a pet's name