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IGCSE ICT Chapter 8 - Safety & Security

Total questions: 35

Worksheet time: 21mins

Name
Class
Date
1.
Software that automatically displays advertisements on a computer is called _______.
a)
Shareware
b)
Freeware
c)
Adware
d)
Malware
2.
Some of the legal consequences for violating copyright laws include:
a)
Ankle Bracelet
b)
Imprisonment, Fines and loss of job prospects
c)
House Seizure
d)
Hard Labor
3.
A software that INFECTS a computer with the permission or knowledge of the user is a ______.
a)
Virus
b)
Botnet
c)
Worm
d)
Trojan Horse
4.

It helps keep data and equipment safe by giving only the appropriate people access.

a)

Network Security

b)

Firewall

c)

Antivirus

d)

Security Threats

5.

Which of the followings are related with safety and security of computer

a)

Cover internet cables

b)

Use antivirus

c)

Eating healthy foods

d)

Respect each other

6.

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

Tripping over loose wires.

a)

Health

b)

Safety

7.

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

8.

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

Clicking a mouse Safety repetitively causing RSI.

a)

Health

b)

Safety

9.

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

Overloading sockets causing fire.

a)

Health

b)

Safety

10.

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

11.

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

a)

Phishing

b)

Pharming

c)

Smishing

d)

Vishing

12.

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

13.

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

14.

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

15.

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

16.

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

17.

"Checks the comments before they posted"

Which type of forum is this?

a)

moderated

b)

unmoderated

18.

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

19.

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

20.

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.

21.

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

22.

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

23.

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.

24.

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

25.

Software that records every character typed and sends it to a criminal

a)

Hacking

b)

Cracking

c)

Firewall

d)

Keylogger

e)

Spam

26.

Software or hardware to control traffic in and out of a network

a)

Hacking

b)

Cracking

c)

Firewall

d)

Keylogger

e)

Spam

27.

A word meaning “a system of rules or official procedure”

a)

Protocol

b)

Security

c)

Firewall

d)

Biometrics

e)

Encryption

28.

Using a person’s physical characteristic for identification

a)

Protocol

b)

Security

c)

Password

d)

Biometrics

e)

Encryption

29.

__ __ __

It allows data to be sent securely over the web symbolised with a padlock on a browser.

(a)  

30.

__ __ __

It is an improvement over SSL that can add new authentication methods, caching, and protocols.

(a)  

31.

The term used for encrypted messages.

(a)  

32.

You received an email from that you must update your password and contacts by clicking a LINK, it is to prevent from being locked out. The email claims that it is from Vietcom Bank. Tick all the possible things to check if it is legit.

a)

Spelling and grammar.

b)

email address

c)

Click the LINK in the email

d)

Follow the email instructions right away

e)

Email structure, words, and images.

33.

What is a Phishing email?

a)

A type of river fish native to Hertfordshire

b)

A type of email fraud

c)

A type of malware

d)

An important message

34.

What does a Phishing email try to achieve? (multiple answers)

a)

It tries to steal sensitive information, like passwords etc.

b)

It tries to infect my computer with malware

c)

It could get me to follow a link to a fake website

d)

It doesn't do anything

35.

An attack on a network that is designed to slow the network down by flooding it with useless traffic.

a)

Virus

b)

Spyware

c)

Spam

d)

Malware