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Total questions: 22
Worksheet time: 11mins
Define the term 'social engineering'
Humans a the weak point in network security, by clicking a link etc..
A computer program used by hackers to exploit flaws in networks
___ is the main memory that is used to store computer programs and data that are currently in use.
RAM
ROM
CD Drive
DVD Drive
Describe a disadvantage of using an internal hard disk as storage.
Huge capacity, offers up to several terabytes per device.
Not as portable as other technologies.
What does this image represent?
Fatherboard.
Anyboard.
Motherboard.
Chip.
Why is durability important when choosing an appropriate storage media?
Because it is important to take in consideration how resistant the media is to damage.
Because it is important to consider how cheap the media cost.
Which type of secondary storage would be suitable for a student doing geography coursework outdoors?
Magnetic - its cheap and has a large capacity
Solid state - if the device was dropped it is less likely to break, due to there being no moving parts.
Optical - most people have a device capable of reading optical disks at home.
The disadvantage of this type of storage is that it is easily scratched, leading to the loss of data.
Magnetic storage
Optical storage
Solid state storage
What is ransomware and how is it malicious?
Software similar to a 'Trojan' as it spies on what you are doing and passes this information back across the internet.
Programs that attempt to blackmail a user into making a payment to a hacker, If money isn't paid, the network can be shutdown.
Software that is similar to a virus, although it can infect your computer without human help, instead through security loopholes. Once inside your computer it can replicate itself across networks. It is malicious as it can slow your pc down, delete files and send documents via email.
Software that is disguised as something legitimate like a computer game. Once inside it can log key strokes, record passwords and can allow someone to remote access your computer.
Arithmetic part and Logic part
An input device used to control a pointer on the screen and make selections
Microphone
HDD
CD
Mouse
Describe an advantage of using cloud storage:
If you have no internet connection, you have no access to your data.
Can be expensive to set up.
Security concerns.
You can access your documents anywhere
Describe an advantage of using magnetic tape
Magnetic tape can hold its data for a very long time
Magnetic tape uses serial data access and so is very slow.
Core
Intel
AMD
Megabyte
