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Malware & Hacking

Total questions: 14

Worksheet time: 10mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What is Malware?

a)

Programs that can attack only computers.

b)

Programs that can attack computers, tablets, phones and other digital devices.

c)

Programs that can protect computers, tablets, phones and other digital devices.

d)

Programs that can protect only computers.

2.
What is spyware?
a)
Causes adverts to appear on screen.
b)
Software that deletes your files
c)
Slows your pc down.
d)
Collects information from you and transfers it across the internet.
3.

A (a)   is someone who uses a computer system to gain unauthorised access to someone else's data on another computer/network.

4.

Which ones are types of malware? (Select 2)

a)

Bots, Ransomware, Hackers

b)

Spyware, Worms, Ransomware

c)

Viruses, Trojans, Bots

d)

Bots, Hackers, Worms

5.

I spread through normal programs, once on a device I can spread quickly.

What Am I?

a)

Virus

b)

Bots

c)

Worms

d)

Spyware

6.

What can malware do to your device? (Select 3)

a)

Stop from running properly

b)

Can crash, reboot or slow down

c)

Ruin the hardware on the device

d)

Slow down internet connection

7.

Why do you think malware slows down internet connection?

a)

It interrupts the Wi-Fi

b)

So more malware can spread throughout the device

c)

To allow hackers to access quicker

8.

How can we prevent Malware attacks? (Select 2)

a)

Install Anti-Virus

b)

Make sure we have strong passwords

c)

Run regular scans

d)

Don't access personal info with public Wi-FI

9.

How can we prevent hacks?

a)

Dont click on anything unless you know what it is.

b)

Don't access personal info on public Wi-Fi

c)

Check if site is trusted

d)

Choose your apps wisely

10.

I pretend that I will be useful and safe when really I will try and attack your device.

What Am I?

(a)  

11.

I restrict the user access to their computer or device, I may require payments as ransom.

What Am I?

(a)  

12.

I undertake an automated process and can take control of a computer system.

What Am I?

a)

Worm

b)

Virus

c)

Bot

d)

Hacker

13.

Name An Anti-Virus Software.

a)

McAfee

b)

Gorilla

c)

Bing

14.

I can protect your computer from harmful malware.

What Am I?

A___ - V____

(a)