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KS3 Spr1 CCCS

Total questions: 50

Worksheet time: 36mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

A phishing email is one which:

a)

requests a payment for goods you have not received

b)

offers you products in which you may have no interest

c)

encourages you to click on a link to a fraudulent website

d)

contains abusive and threatening language

2.

If you receive an email from a well-known company, but its name is misspelt in the sender’s address, you should:

a)

click on the link in the email to check if it’s genuine

b)

reply, pointing out the error

c)

report it as a possible phishing scam

d)

forward the email to a friend to check

3.

You can tell whether a link in email will take you to a genuine website, for example belonging to a bank, without risk, by:

a)

pointing to the link or hovering over it without clicking

b)

deleting the email

c)

replying to the email

d)

clicking on the link

4.

Hacking is illegal under:

a)

The Data Protection Act

b)

The Computer Misuse Act

c)

Copyright Law

d)

Health and Safety Law

5.

Gaining unauthorised access to someone else’s computer files is known as:

a)

copyright infringement

b)

hacking

c)

virus attack

d)

data theft

6.

You can protect your files from unauthorised access by:

a)

only allowing your friends and family to know your passwords

b)

making frequent backups

c)

choosing a strong password and changing it regularly

d)

never using computers in a public place such as a library

7.

A computer virus is a small program which:

a)

will destroy your computer hardware

b)

you may unintentionally transmit to other computers and infect them

c)

can only be transmitted via email

d)

cannot be removed from your computer

8.

“Malware” is:

a)

a type of virus

b)

unwanted software installed without consent that might monitor key presses

c)

security software to detect viruses

d)

a software bug

9.

Which of these is a sign of malware on your computer?

a)

You receive a fraudulent email

b)

Your browser alerts you it has blocked a pop-up window

c)

Your homepage has changed unexpectedly

d)

Your browser alerts you to update to a newer version

10.

When choosing a password you should:

a)

use something easy to remember like your pet’s name

b)

use a combination of special characters, letters and numbers that mean something to you but no one else

c)

save all your passwords in a file on your computer in case you forget one

d)

use a foreign word that will not be in an English dictionary

11.

An organisation such as a school holds personal data about you. The organisation:

a)

has to ask your permission to keep your data on their computer

b)

must delete the data when you leave

c)

must register with the Data Protection Registrar

d)

must register with the Local Authority

12.

The Act which specifies the rules about collecting and holding personal data is called:

a)

the Criminal Misuse Act

b)

the Data Protection Act

c)

the Personal Data Act

d)

the Health and Safety Act

13.

The law states that:

a)

only government organisations can hold personal data about you

b)

personal data held by an organisation must be protected from hackers

c)

personal data must be updated at least once a year

d)

all personal data must be encrypted

14.

A “data harvesting tool” is:

a)

illegal software used to steal passwords

b)

software used to gather information about individuals

c)

a type of input device

d)

a type of virus

15.

A well-designed workstation:

a)

has an adjustable chair which supports the lower back

b)

has the screen above eye level

c)

has at least 10m of space per person

d)

all of the above

16.

Health and Safety regulations require an employer to:

a)

provide cup holders

b)

provide flat screens

c)

provide tiltable screens to change the angle and height of view

d)

all of the above

17.

RSI (Repetitive Strain Injury) can be caused by:

a)

moving heavy computers about frequently

b)

using a computer in almost all of your lessons

c)

using a keyboard for several hours a day over and over again

d)

sitting in the same position for too long

18.
A type of malware which restricts access to the computer system that it infects, and demands a fee be paid to the operators of the malware in order for the restriction to be removed is known as?
a)
Ransomware
b)
Virus
c)
Spim
d)
Spam
19.

type of malicious software program (malware) that, when executed, replicates by reproducing itself (copying its own source code) or infecting other computer programs by modifying them.

a)

Computer Virus

b)

Computer Worm

c)

MyDoom

d)

Malicious Code

20.
What is software?
a)
Viruses on your computer
b)
Programs used by a computer
c)
Documents used to type information on
d)
Harmful information
21.
Which is NOT a type of malware?
a)
Virus
b)
Worm
c)
Trojan horse
d)
Sandwich
22.
Programs that look useful, but cause damage to your computer
a)
phishing
b)
spyware
c)
worms
d)
trojans
23.

What is the youngest age you can be charged of a Computer Misuse act offence?

a)

12

b)

14

c)

16

d)

18

24.
What is copyright? 
a)
a form of protection
b)
an image
c)
a form of protection for kids
d)
copies of work
25.
Which works are protected by copyright?
a)
ideas
b)
all works
c)
literary, musical, dramatic, pictorial works 
d)
titles, names, slogans
26.
What is Copyright Infringement?
a)
anyone who uses someone work without permission 
b)
a copy of someone work
c)
anyone who uses copyright owners work with permission
d)
a picture of someone work
27.
The practice of taking someone else’s work or ideas and passing them off as one’s own.
a)
Citation
b)
Bibliography
c)
Plagiarism
d)
Newton's Law
28.

When upgrading computers, what is the term given to old electrical equipment to be disposed of?

a)

electronic landfill

b)

recycled

c)

e-waste

d)

redundant electronics

29.

Can a file's file extension be changed?

a)

Yes

b)

No

30.

file.txt

file.doc

file.jpg


The text after the "." is considered what?

a)

The file intention

b)

The file extension

c)

The last part of the file

d)

It is not considered anything

31.

In Windows, how do you rename a file?

a)

You cannot rename any files

b)

Ask the computer nicely to "please rename the file."

c)

Select the file and press Apple Control Alt End Delete

d)

Select the file and press F2 or right-click on the file and select Rename.

32.

If you don't have the program to open a file?

a)

The file won't be able to open correctly

b)

The file will get damaged

c)

The file will open correctly

33.

The computer is set to view file extensions. What happened to this file?

a)

Nothing happened to this file.

b)

The file is connected to the internet

c)

It doesn't have a file extension

d)

It does have a file extension

e)

The file is called test, we must be having a test and I forgot to study!

34.

What types of files are DOCX files?

a)

Docx files are system files

b)

Docx files are document files (.docx)

c)

Doc files are audio files (.wav)

35.

What are WAV and MP3 files considered? (see image above)

a)

They are Doc files

b)

They are config files

c)

They are audio files that can play sound

d)

They are spreadsheet files

36.

Select all that apply: Which elements are essential for all emails?

a)

Subject

b)

Greeting

c)

Body

d)

Closing

e)

Signature

37.

Select all that apply: Which of the following are appropriate closings to send to teachers?

a)

Thank you,

b)

Sincerely,

c)

Hugs and Kisses,

d)

TTYL,

38.

If you're currently in zoom with your teacher and you have a question, what should you do?

a)

Send them an email in canvas

b)

Send them a message on zoom

c)

Send them a message on Remind

d)

Send them a message on canvas, zoom, & remind until they finally answer you

39.

Keyboard is an __________ device.

a)

Input

b)

Output

c)

Storage

d)

Processing

40.

What are the short cut keys for Copy command?

a)

Ctrl + V

b)

Ctrl + X

c)

Ctrl + B

d)

Ctrl + C

41.

Which tab is used to put an image in your document?

a)

Home

b)

View

c)

Insert

d)

Review

42.

Choose the formatting option.

a)

Left align

b)

Enter

c)

Bold

d)

Copy

43.
What word processing feature compares every word with an electronic dictionary?
a)
Spell Check
b)
Help
c)
Thesaurus
d)
Word Count
44.

We use _____________ in class to create multimedia presentations.

a)

GoogleDocs

b)

GoogleSheets

c)

GoogleSlides

d)

GoogleDrive

45.

Use _____________ for text and background. Light text on a dark background is best.

a)

the same colors

b)

similar colors

c)

opposite colors

d)

contrasting colors

46.

You shouldn't worry about checking for spelling and grammar errors within your slideshow.​

a)

True

b)

False

47.

Pictures should be _________ and ___________ to avoid overcrowding of slides​.

a)

clear and overused

b)

clear and limited

c)

tiny and overused

d)

blurry and limited

48.

In many applications you can "Undo " the last action by using what key combination?

a)

Ctrl U

b)

Ctrl Y

c)

Ctrl N

d)

Ctrl Z

49.

Wy should you organise your files into folders?

a)

They take up less room on the computer

b)

There is a limit to the number of files that can be stored in one folder

c)

To make them more secure

d)

To make it easier to find the file you wish to work on

50.

A secure password should be

a)

Short, less than 6 characters, and easy to remember or guess when forgotten

b)

Your name place your date of birth as this is a mix of Numbers and Letters

c)

Changed when you suspect that you have been hacked

d)

Part of a sequence of passwords that are linked so that you have different passwords but they are easy to remember