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ICT 8 - Safety and Security

Total questions: 22

Worksheet time: 15mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Is the following an example of a Health issue or a Safety issue.

Tripping over loose wires.

a)

Health

b)

Safety

2.

Is the following an example of a Health issue or a Safety issue.

Heavy equipment falling off tables and injuring people.

a)

Health

b)

Safety

3.

Is the following an example of a Health issue or a Safety issue.

Clicking a mouse Safety repetitively causing RSI.

a)

Health

b)

Safety

4.

Is the following an example of a Health issue or a Safety issue.

Overloading sockets causing fire.

a)

Health

b)

Safety

5.

The sending of fraudulent emails appearing to come from legitimate companies in order to steal passwords is known as ...

a)

Phishing

b)

Pharming

c)

Smishing

d)

Vishing

6.

Redirecting users to a bogus website that looks authentic is known as ...

a)

Phishing

b)

Pharming

c)

Smishing

d)

Vishing

7.

Security attack where user is tricked into downloading a virus on to a cell phone from a text message is known as ...

a)

Phishing

b)

Pharming

c)

Smishing

d)

Vishing

8.

Using the image as a clue - how would you prevent this type of Safety issue?

a)

Use covered cable runs

b)

Organise wires

c)

One plug per socket

d)

Use wireless

e)

Do not take drinks

9.

What does a computer virus do? Choose the 3 sentences.

a)

It infects a computer

b)

Has the ability to replicate itself

c)

Stoles user name and password

d)

Encoding of data

e)

Attaches itself to files

10.

Complete the sentence.

The action of sending text messages to fraudulently obtain another person's bank details is called ...

a)

Pharming

b)

Phishing

c)

Spam

d)

Vishing

e)

Smishing

11.

Complete the sentence.

........ is type of malware that prevents or limits users from accessing their system, either by locking the system's screen or by locking users' files unless a ransom is paid.

a)

Ransomware

b)

Adware

c)

Malicious bots

d)

Spyware

e)

Trojan horse

12.

"Checks the comments before they posted"

Which type of forum is this?

a)

moderated

b)

unmoderated

13.

What is encryption means?

a)

provide a shield between your computer and the internet

b)

encoding of data

c)

Use of user name and strong password

d)

Allows users to access

14.
Software that automatically displays advertisements on a computer is called _______.
a)
Shareware
b)
Freeware
c)
Adware
d)
Malware
15.

What is a digital footprint

a)

A print of a digital photograph showing a footprint

b)

Information about yourself that you post online for anyone to obtain

c)

Your assigned page in an online social networking site

d)

A drawing of your own footprint using digital graphics software

16.

You've downloaded a new game to your mobile phone, and it asks you for a credit card. What risk is associated with providing this information?

a)

Your card will be charged for excess minutes or data.

b)

Your card may be charged for additional components of the game that you did not request.

c)

Your credit card information will be provided to other game publishers.

d)

Your device may become infected with computer malware, virus or worms.

17.

You receive an e-mail from a good friend. It tells you go look at a website where they found surf boards for sale. You know your friend is not interested in surfing. The URL looks like this:


http://radonwaterproof.pl/decking/wonder.php?lead=1ke36kr0zt78av0


What kind of common threat is this message?

a)

Phishing

b)

Pharming

c)

Virus

d)

Malware

18.

When you are using social networking sites, which information should you never post publicly?

a)

Your favorite places to explore

b)

Your address or phone number

c)

Your high scores on popular games

d)

Your favorite athletic teams

19.

Malicious software is also known as:

a)

copyright.

b)

adware.

c)

anti-virus.

d)

malware.

20.

A strong password should contain:

a)

your name or the name of your favorite pet.

b)

at least one capital letter, one number and one symbol, and be at least 8 characters long.

c)

all numbers and capital letters, and be no more than 5 characters long.

d)

all lowercase characters.

21.

In relation to computers, what is a virus?

a)

A program that is useful to download from the Internet

b)

A URL that may lead the user to download a video file

c)

A self-replicating program that damages the hard drive and affects the computer's operation

d)

A program that secretly watches your computer activity and sends the information over the Internet

22.

Which of the following is the best example of a strong password?

a)

password

b)

$piderMan9

c)

123456

d)

Joey!