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9I - Hackers and Malware

Total questions: 11

Worksheet time: 6mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What is the definition of hacking?

a)

Accessing or Modifying information with permission

b)

Getting access to information publicly

c)

Accessing or Modifying information without permission

d)

Taking information when allowed access.

2.

How can hackers do it?

a)

Through Gaps In Security

b)

Through non updated software

c)

Through listening to conversations

d)

Guessing Password.

3.

What is the most common password?

a)

Password1

b)

password123

c)

Dog1

d)

password1

4.

What is Malware?

a)

Software designed to disrupt, damage or gain access to a computer

b)

Software which downloads onto a system to monitor potential attacks

c)

Hardware designed to disrupt, damage or gain access to a computer

d)

Hardware to stop attacks on a computer

5.
How does a computer virus infect a pc?
a)
Email attachments
b)
Attached to files on memory sticks
c)
Suspicious web links
d)
All of the above
6.
How can you protect your computer against viruses?
a)
Put a lock on it.
b)
Install an anti-virus package, scan and delete files and update it.
7.
How is adware malicious?
a)
Deletes files.
b)
Inappropriate and wastes your time/
c)
Slows your pc down.
d)
Spies on you, collecting your information
8.
How can a trojan infect your pc?
a)
On memory sticks.
b)
Through email attachments.
c)
By being disguised as legitimate software.
d)
Dodgy web links
9.

What is Ransomware?

a)

Software that sends scam emails

b)

Software that copies itself

c)

Software that you think is good software but isn't

d)

Software that hides your data and demands payment to release it

10.

Which is the best definition of a black hat hacker?

a)

Someone who breaks into computer systems to test out their security

b)

Someone who breaks into computer systems for the government

c)

Someone who breaks into computers systems to cause damage or make money

d)

Someone who breaks into computer systems without getting caught

11.

Which of these could protect your computer data? (more than one answer!)

a)

Locking your computer away

b)

Installing anti-virus software

c)

Only using computers during the day

d)

Updating your operating system software