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WorksheetsData Transmission Security
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 8mins
The use of agreed upon methods of transporting and accessing computer services like web or file exchanges is called a __________, much like the etiquette of good behavior used in polite society.
protocol
multiplexing
framing
domain
What does 's' in https stand for?
safety
suspicious
secure
standard
When visiting a website, you notice a lock icon next to the web address. What does the lock represent?
A link to open another site
A webpage that has a secure connection
A program that prevents you from leaving the page
A warning that you are not allowed to view this webpage
This is the genuine Paypal website
This is not the genuine Paypal website
Is the unauthorised access to a computer system.
Hacking
Cracking
Firewall
Keylogger
Spam
Editing a program to remove copy protection or add malware
Hacking
Cracking
Firewall
Keylogger
Spam
Encoding a message so that only authorized parties can read it
Protocol
Security
Password
Biometrics
Encryption
What kind of cyber security risks can be minimised by using a Virtual Private Network (VPN)?
Use of insecure Wi-Fi networks
Key-Logging
De-anonymization by network operators
Phishing attacks
The act of electronically intercepting conversations without the knowledge or consent of a person.
Eavesdropping
Spying
Electronic eavesdropping
Decrypting
Attack on a network by flooding it with useless traffic to make the network down and unusable
Denial Of Service (DOS) Attack
Dictionary Attack
Trojan Attack
Virus Attack
A method to verify that data comes from a secure and trusted source
Encryption
Decryption
Authentication
Caching
The following is NOT a method of authentication
Password
Fingerprint
Digital certificate
MICR
