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Computer Cyber Security RF1

Total questions: 40

Worksheet time: 22mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Standalone malware computer program that replicates itself in order to spread to other computers. Often, it uses a computer network to spread itself, relying on security failures on the target computer to access it.

a)

Malicious Code

b)

Computer Worm

c)

Anti Virus Software

d)

Computer Virus

2.

type of malicious software program (malware) that, when executed, replicates by reproducing itself (copying its own source code) or infecting other computer programs by modifying them.

a)

Computer Virus

b)

Computer Worm

c)

MyDoom

d)

Malicious Code

3.

type of malicious software program (malware) that, when executed, replicates by reproducing itself (copying its own source code) or infecting other computer programs by modifying them.

a)

Computer Virus

b)

Computer Worm

c)

MyDoom

d)

Malicious Code

4.
What is software?
a)
Viruses on your computer
b)
Programs used by a computer
c)
Documents used to type information on
d)
Harmful information
5.
By combining the words 'malicious' and 'software' we get the word 'malware'. What does malicious mean?
a)
Malicious means delicious.
b)
Malicious means Mali Juice.
c)
Malicious means harmful.
d)
None of these
6.
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
7.
Malware is made to stop your device from running properly and sometimes to steal your information.
a)
True
b)
False
8.
Which is NOT a type of malware?
a)
Virus
b)
Worm
c)
Trojan horse
d)
Sandwich
9.

Which are common types of malware?

a)

Adware

b)

Ransomware

c)

Key Logger

d)

Mouse Hacker

e)

Windows Breaker

10.

Which of these are common methods that could be used to infect a computer with malware?

a)

spam email

b)

out of date firewall

c)

Distributed denial of service

d)

bookmarking a page

e)

variable computer synchroniser

11.
Which is not a type of anti-malware?
a)
Anti-Virus
b)
Anti-Spyware
c)
Malware Scanner
d)
Defragmenter 
12.
Which of these is not a form of phishing
a)
fake email
b)
fake website link
c)
spam
d)
key logger
13.
What is the definition of a brute force attack?
a)
Repeatedly trying usernames/passwords to access a system
b)
Physically threatening someone to give up personal information
c)
Physically breaking into a device to hack it
d)
Being a very strong hacker
14.

Which are ways that an operating system can increase system security?

a)

Offering the use of password protection

b)

Different levels of user access

c)

Keeping software updated

d)

Disk Defragmentation

e)

The use of virtual memory

15.

Which are examples of social engineering

a)

Phishing

b)

Disguising yourself as an employee to gain access to computer systems

c)

Sending an email with a virus you created attached to it

d)

Using brute force to access a system

e)

Calling someone pretending to be IT support to steal confidential data

16.

Which are examples of social engineering

a)

Phishing

b)

Disguising yourself as an employee to gain access to computer systems

c)

Sending an email with a virus you created attached to it

d)

Using brute force to access a system

e)

Calling someone pretending to be IT support to steal confidential data

17.
Programs that look useful, but cause damage to your computer
a)
phishing
b)
spyware
c)
worms
d)
trojans
18.
Special types of viruses that can travel from computer to computer without human action; self-replicating and can multiply until it uses up the computer's resources
a)
spyware
b)
worms
c)
trojans
d)
phishing
19.

An Antivirus protects you from all attacks

a)

True

b)

False

20.

Is this a legitimate email?

a)

True

b)

False

21.

Who was the latest victim of cyber crime

a)

British Airways

b)

Foxconn

c)

Google

d)

Facebook

e)

Snapchat

22.

Which of these isn't a cyber crime

a)

Accessing unauthorised data/ using someones computer without permission

b)

Tricking people into downloading malware

c)

Accessing the DarkWeb

d)

Creating an account on something you're not old enough for

23.

What is the most common age for people who start committing into cyber crime

a)

15-20

b)

21-25

c)

26-30

d)

30+

24.

How do you make a login secure? (Multiple choice)

a)

A combination capital letter, number and symbols/special charatcters

b)

Using a phrase like "iloveManU"

c)

Enabling 2 factor authentication

d)

using password as a password

25.

Which of the following would be the BEST option for a few individuals who to collaborate remotely?

a)

cloud based software

b)

Workgoup

c)

Homegroup

d)

Ad hoc networke

26.

A technician wants to configure multifactor authentication for a standalone PC that contains confidential information. The PC already requires a PIN.which of the following should the technician implement?

a)

A finger print scanner

b)

Challenge and response

c)

Single sing on password

d)

passphrase

27.

A technical needs to connect a computer to a network using an ethernet cable. To which of th following connector types does the technician connect the cable?

a)

Serial

b)

Rj45

c)

USB

d)

Rj11

28.

After compliting the first scheduled backup, which of the following should be done NEXT?

a)

Verify the backup

b)

`Delete the original file to clear space for the next backup

c)

Duplicate the backup

d)

Schedule the next backup

29.

Which of the following key s could cause new letters that are typed to overwrite existing character?

a)

Insert

b)

Delete

c)

Backspace

d)

Scroll lock

30.

Before switching from a corded optical mouse to a Bluetooth mouse, which of the following activities MUST be performed on the host?

a)

Device pairing

b)

Wireless adapter installing

c)

optical device emulation

d)

Device doning

31.

Ann,a user , has, just set up a new computer. she noticed several icons for application she wants removed. Which of the following WOULD THE BEST removal method?

a)

Drag the icon in to the trash

b)

Hide the icon from the desktop

c)

Uninstalling the unneeded application

d)

Run software and security updating

32.

Which of the following file types are used for audio?

a)

.flap

b)

.rar

c)

.mp4

d)

.aac

33.

Which of the following methods of connectivity provides the highest bandwidth speeds and best security from eavesdropping?

a)

Twisted pair

b)

Fiber optical

c)

802.11ac

d)

CDMA

34.

A customer wants to use an internet connection to make and receive phone calls. This technology is known as :

a)

VoIP

b)

telepresence

c)

virtualizing

d)

Streaming

35.

An online shopping website want to track user purchase. The website commonly user data file to store purchasing history. These files are commonly know as:

a)

Cookie

b)

Widgets

c)

script

d)

logs

36.

Which of the following is the BEST way to verify an Internet connection on a wireless device?

a)

Verify the wireless network name

b)

Launch an application

c)

Send and retrieve recent webmail

d)

Look for the WIFI symbol on the device

37.

Which of the following MUST be controlled to avoid paper jams in printer?

a)

Humidity

b)

Airflow

c)

Static electricity

d)

EMI

38.

A technical wants to configure multifactor authentication for a standalone PC that contain confidential information. The PC already requires a PIN. Which of the following should the technician implement ?

a)

Finger print scanner

b)

Challenge and response

c)

Single sing on password

d)

passphrase

39.

Which of the following media BEST deters data theft over a network connection?

a)

Cellular/mobile data

b)

Satellite

c)

WIFI

d)

Wired

40.

A touchpad, joystick,and trackball are all examples of:

a)

Pointing device

b)

Keyboard

c)

Consoles

d)

Output device