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Quiz 3: Internet safety, cyber security and encryption

Total questions: 13

Worksheet time: 7mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

A piece of malware that can copy itself across a network is called a

a)

Virus

b)

worm

c)

Trojan

2.

A piece of malware that tricks users by pretending to be a helpful program is called a

a)

Virus

b)

worm

c)

Trojan

3.

A piece of malware that tricks users by pretending to be a helpful program is called a

a)

Virus

b)

worm

c)

Trojan

4.

A piece of malicious code that is attached to another program is called a

a)

Virus

b)

worm

c)

Trojan

5.

Which one or more of the following is a way in which malware can infect a new device?

a)

Programs that say they will help you cheat on a game

b)

Pirated software

c)

Email attachments

d)

Programs bundled with free downloads

6.

True or false? Anti-malware software will scan new programs for malicious code.

a)

True

b)

False

7.

True or false? Anti-malware software never needs to be updated.

a)

True

b)

False

8.

True or false? A firewall is used to stop phishing emails.

a)

True

b)

False

9.

True or false? A firewall is used to stop messages being sent from your computer without your knowledge.

a)

True

b)

False

10.

True or false? System updates usually focus on small changes to your system and you don’t need to install them.

a)

True

b)

False

11.

True or false? Making a copy of important files and saving them somewhere else is referred to as a backup.

a)

True

b)

False

12.

True or false? Avoiding pirated software and dodgy download sites is a good way to reduce the risk of malware.

a)

True

b)

False

13.

True or false? Software from legitimate sources is more likely to be safe and secure.

a)

True

b)

False