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Computer Cyber Security RF3

Total questions: 50

Worksheet time: 25mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

what do you do when you see a sketchy link?
(choose the most sensible option)

a)

don't touch it

b)

ask an adult

c)

click it

2.

what is pharming?

a)

To not fake an identity in an email or a business

b)

being tracked

c)

To fake an identity in an email or a business

3.

What is meant by shouldering?

a)

To get peoples PINS/passwords by loo king over people’s shoulder.

b)

to call someone pretending to be someone they aren't

c)

bumping someone with your shoulder

4.

What is meant by social engineering?

a)

to help people

b)

to get personal stuff off people/businesses

c)

to make electronics

5.

Is it safe to meet with up someone you met online?

(choose the most sensible option)

a)

No

b)

Yes

c)

ask an adult first

6.

Why do you need security on a computer?

a)

So no personal data can’t be stolen and hacked also private information

b)

To share everything with everyone

c)

to test a hackers knowledge of how to hack

7.

What are the dangers or helps of phishing?

a)

it will put on a spam filter

b)

it will secure email address, address and bank details

c)

it will expose email address, address and bank details

8.

What is a computer virus?

a)

a harmful thing that spreads through apps to make them much slower

b)

a helpful thing that spreads through apps to make them much faster

c)

a rash

9.

what is Spyware?

a)

things that spy's wear

b)

software that installs itself onto devices and then steels personal info about the user.

c)

an app to make apps bigger

10.

what is a Worm?

a)

spread from device to device, but unlike a virus they don’t need to attach themselves to other programs

b)

a wiggly worm

c)

a person that tattletales

11.

what does this sign mean

a)

you're safe online

b)

you're not safe online

c)

you might be safe online

12.
It helps keep data and equipment safe by giving only the appropriate people access.
a)
network security
b)
firewall
c)
antivirus
d)
security threats
13.
When an employee intends to cause damage 
a)
Malicious Threats
b)
Accidental Threats
c)
Data Security Attacks
d)
Physical Security Attacks
14.
Events or attacks that steal, damage, or destroy equipments.
a)
Malicious Threats
b)
Accidental Threats
c)
Data Security Threats
d)
Physical Security Threats
15.
Events or attacks that remove, corrupt, deny access to, allow access to, or steal information.
a)
Malicious Threats
b)
Accidental Threats
c)
Data Security Attacks
d)
Physical Security Attacks
16.
It uses available resources, such as passwords or scripts.
a)
Accidental Threats
b)
Malicious Threats
c)
Structured Attacks
d)
Unstructured Attacks
17.
It uses code to access operating systems and software.
a)
Structured Attacks
b)
Unstructured Attacks
c)
Malicious Threats
d)
Accidental Threats
18.
These are are created with malicious intent and sent by attackers
a)
Trojan Horse
b)
Worm
c)
Virus
19.
It disguises as useful software.
a)
Worm
b)
Virus
c)
Trojan Horse
20.
Software designed to detect, disable, and remove viruses, worms, and Trojans
a)
Firewall
b)
Antivirus
c)
Data encryption
21.
It help prevent attackers from monitoring or recording traffic between resources and computers.
a)
Data Encryption
b)
Firewall
c)
Antivirus
22.
A way of protecting a computer from intrusion through the ports
a)
Firewall
b)
Antivirus
c)
Data Encryption
23.
Data being transported on a network. 
a)
data
b)
traffic
c)
packet
24.
An improved version of WEP
a)
LEAP
b)
No Security
c)
WPA
25.
It could be exploited because of an encryption key that was vulnerable to decoding.
a)
WEP 64
b)
WEP 128
c)
WPA
26.

Which of the following is NOT one of the five areas of computer ethics?

a)

Information Systems

b)

Green Computing

c)

Codes of Conduct

d)

Information Privacy

27.

An example of something NOT a security risk or threat to a computer is:

a)

Malicious Code

b)

Authorized Access

c)

Theft

d)

System Failure

28.

A preventive measure for protecting your computer is:

a)

Backing up your data

b)

Installing anti-virus software

c)

Using firewall protection

d)

All of the above

29.

True or False: Always check the validity and reliability of any information you obtain from the Internet.

a)

True

b)

False

30.

Which of the following is an example of intellectual property?

a)

Inventions

b)

Ideas

c)

Artwork

d)

All of the above

31.

Identify this trademark slogan with its appropriate company:

"I'm Lovin' It"

a)

Burger King

b)

Wendy's

c)

McDonalds

d)

Hardee's

32.

A right granted for an invention is known as a:

a)

Patent

b)

Trademark

c)

Copyright

33.

The attempt to acquire sensitive information such as usernames, passwords, and credit card details by pretending you are a trustworthy entity in an electronic communication is known as?

a)

Converting

b)

Hacking

c)

Phishing

d)

Fishing

34.
Any software used to disrupt computer operation, gather sensitive information, or gain access to private computer systems is known as?
a)
Malware
b)
Operating System
c)
Device Driver
35.

Software that aims to gather information about a person or organization without their knowledge?

a)

Spyware

b)

Spam

c)

Trojan Horse

d)

Fishing

36.
Unsolicited electronic messages, especially advertising is know as?
a)
Spim
b)
Spam
c)
Ransomware
37.

Who should know your passwords?

a)

Only you!

b)

Your best friends

c)

Anyone

38.

Who should know your passwords?

a)

Only you!

b)

Your best friends

c)

Anyone

39.

What should you do if you think you have been hacked?

a)

Report the problem to the school or teacher

b)

Change your password

c)

Tell your parents or an adult

d)

All of the above

40.

The technology, process or people that protect networks and devices from attack, damage, or unauthorized access

a)

Cyber Security

b)

White Hat Hacker

c)

Domain Name Server

d)

All of the above

41.

How do we tighten our security?

a)

Use strong password

b)

Use firewalls

c)

Log-off personal account when not in use

d)

Update anti-virus software

e)

All of the above

42.

General name of computer software designed to cause damage to your electronic device.

a)

Dangerbots

b)

Problemware

c)

Malware

d)

Hyperlinks

43.

What is one of the most popular online activities-and one that poses the greatest risk to your privacy?

a)

quizizz

b)

Examview

c)

Granville Gmail

d)

social networking

44.

You can erase your digital footprint.

a)

True

b)

False

45.

A set of rules for appropriate behavior while on the internet.

a)

Identity

b)

Netiquette

c)

Social Network

d)

Dossier

46.
What is software?
a)
Viruses on your computer
b)
Programs used by a computer
c)
Documents used to type information on
d)
Harmful information
47.

Who is the person who actually uses a particular product.

a)

Hacker

b)

End User

c)

Virus Act

48.

Acts punished by law

a)

Hacker

b)

Illegal activities

c)

Unauthorized access

49.

What does VIRUS SPREADING mean?

a)

Distribute or disperse virus

b)

People creating virus

c)

A violation in the system

50.

What does VIRUS SPREADING mean?

a)

Distribute or disperse virus

b)

People creating virus

c)

A violation in the system