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WorksheetsICT 8 - Safety and Security
Total questions: 22
Worksheet time: 15mins
Is the following an example of a Health issue or a Safety issue.
Tripping over loose wires.
Health
Safety
Is the following an example of a Health issue or a Safety issue.
Heavy equipment falling off tables and injuring people.
Health
Safety
Is the following an example of a Health issue or a Safety issue.
Clicking a mouse Safety repetitively causing RSI.
Health
Safety
Is the following an example of a Health issue or a Safety issue.
Overloading sockets causing fire.
Health
Safety
The sending of fraudulent emails appearing to come from legitimate companies in order to steal passwords is known as ...
Phishing
Pharming
Smishing
Vishing
Redirecting users to a bogus website that looks authentic is known as ...
Phishing
Pharming
Smishing
Vishing
Security attack where user is tricked into downloading a virus on to a cell phone from a text message is known as ...
Phishing
Pharming
Smishing
Vishing
Using the image as a clue - how would you prevent this type of Safety issue?
Use covered cable runs
Organise wires
One plug per socket
Use wireless
Do not take drinks
What does a computer virus do? Choose the 3 sentences.
It infects a computer
Has the ability to replicate itself
Stoles user name and password
Encoding of data
Attaches itself to files
Complete the sentence.
The action of sending text messages to fraudulently obtain another person's bank details is called ...
Pharming
Phishing
Spam
Vishing
Smishing
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.
Ransomware
Adware
Malicious bots
Spyware
Trojan horse
"Checks the comments before they posted"
Which type of forum is this?
moderated
unmoderated
What is encryption means?
provide a shield between your computer and the internet
encoding of data
Use of user name and strong password
Allows users to access
What is a digital footprint
A print of a digital photograph showing a footprint
Information about yourself that you post online for anyone to obtain
Your assigned page in an online social networking site
A drawing of your own footprint using digital graphics software
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?
Your card will be charged for excess minutes or data.
Your card may be charged for additional components of the game that you did not request.
Your credit card information will be provided to other game publishers.
Your device may become infected with computer malware, virus or worms.
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?
Phishing
Pharming
Virus
Malware
When you are using social networking sites, which information should you never post publicly?
Your favorite places to explore
Your address or phone number
Your high scores on popular games
Your favorite athletic teams
Malicious software is also known as:
copyright.
adware.
anti-virus.
malware.
A strong password should contain:
your name or the name of your favorite pet.
at least one capital letter, one number and one symbol, and be at least 8 characters long.
all numbers and capital letters, and be no more than 5 characters long.
all lowercase characters.
In relation to computers, what is a virus?
A program that is useful to download from the Internet
A URL that may lead the user to download a video file
A self-replicating program that damages the hard drive and affects the computer's operation
A program that secretly watches your computer activity and sends the information over the Internet
Which of the following is the best example of a strong password?
password
$piderMan9
123456
Joey!
