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Computer Security Measures

Total questions: 20

Worksheet time: 10mins

Name
Class
Date
1.
Define computer security measure
a)
Security measures is the action that could cause a loss or damage to computer hardware and software
b)
Security measure is code of acceptable behaviours users should follow while in the Internet
c)
Security measures is the protections that can reduce the risk of a problem occuring due to the computer security risk
d)
Security measures is the use of computer network, file or other resources without permission
2.

Identify the method and example to overcome the following security risk.

Daniel wants to protect her assignment that she keeps in her computer folder.

a)

Install firewall , Bull Guard Anti Virus

b)

Using data backup , Acronis Trueimage backup 2

c)

Install Antivirus , Kaspersky antivirus

d)

Using cryptography , Securstore

3.

Identify the method and example to overcome the following security risk.

Elisa is a network engineer. He wants to control the incoming and outgoing network traffic of his organization.

a)

Turn on firewall , Zone Alarm ProFirewall

b)

Use data backup , Acronis Trueimage backup 2

c)

Install antivirus , Invisible Secret4

d)

Install antispyware , Securstore

4.

Muthu want a new computer. What can he do to prevent others from accessing his confidential data in this computer?

a)

Set a user name and password

b)

Use an uninterruptible power supply (UPS) and a surge protector

c)

Back up data and save it in a different location

d)

Install a spyware program and an antivirus program

5.
__________ means hidden writing, the practice of using to conceal text. 
a)
Antivirus
b)
Data Backup
c)
Anti Spyware
d)
Cryptography
6.
An antivirus program protects a computer against viruses by __________ 
a)
communicating and passing the information to the outsider.
b)
identifying and removing any computer viruses found on storage media, in the computer memory or incoming email files.
c)
installing a new virus through the data received.
d)
reading the operating system and modifies it.
7.

Wireless networks are more secure than wired networks?

a)

False

b)

True

8.

Which of the following are examples of BIOMETRICS measures?

a)

fingerprint scans

b)

voice analysis

c)

gait analysis

d)

passwords

e)

RFID fobs

9.

Which of the following are ways to make a system more secure?

a)

Add different access levels for different users

b)

Lock the door

c)

Disconnect from the Internet

d)

Use a firewall

e)

Pray at the altar of Lord Securitron the Omniscient

10.

What is the purpose of a firewall?

a)

To prevent attackers from accessing the system through the network

b)

To prevent data from the system being sent out onto the network

c)

To prevent malware from being installed on the system

d)

To keep your computer nice and warm

11.

Select all the valid means of protecting data confidentiality on a network ...

a)

Backing up sensitive data

b)

Varying levels of access rights for different users

c)

Stopping deliberate or accidental misuse of data by authorised users

d)

Encrypting sensitive data

12.

Select all the valid non-physical means of securing a network ...

a)

Locking the server room door

b)

Backing up file server data regularly

c)

Authenticating username & password

d)

Setting access control rights for users

e)

Installing and customizing firewall

13.

Which of these are physical security measures?

a)

Locking server room door

b)

Turning monitor screen away from window

c)

Locking monitor screen

d)

Fingerprint scanner to unlock device

e)

Two-step authentication using mobile phone

14.

Choose all the examples of technical weaknesses in a network that could be exploited in a cyberattack ...

a)

Unpatched software

b)

Allowing USB devices

c)

Eavesdropping

d)

Unlocked server room

15.

What type of cyberattack is this?

a)

Phishing

b)

Pharming

c)

Exploiting technical weakness

d)

Shoulder surfing

16.

Recognised methods of user authentication

a)

User login procedures

b)

Biometric authentication

c)

Two-step verification

d)

Social engineering

17.

A technology that creates a safe and encrypted connection over a less secure network, such as the internet

a)

Virtual Private Network

b)

Firewall

c)

Kerberos

d)

Trusted computing

18.

HTTPS can be based on which types of Encryption Protocol?

a)

Secure Sockets Layer (SSL)

b)

Transport Layer Security (TLS)

c)

Network Address Translation (NAT)

d)

System Transport Security (STS)

19.

Methods for securing a wireless network.

a)

MAC Address filtering

b)

Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA)

c)

Security tokens

d)

Packet filtering

20.
Which of these is not a biometric measure?
a)
Retina scan
b)
Fingerprint scan
c)
Vein matching
d)
Security pass