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WorksheetsComputer Security Basics
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 5mins
What is a Phishing attack?
When you log onto a political chat room
When a network attempts to mine data from your PC
website that tries to con you into entering personal details
The sequel to Jaws
What is Malware?
Malicious software designed to harm your computer
Software written by Mal the programmer
Software that works it's way into the RAM of your machine
Software stored on a ROM chip that reads data
What is Spyware?
Software developed by the military, released to the public
What James Bond has on his Tablet
Software used to control and operate CCTV
Software that secretly records what you do on your computer
Sharing computer files with people you don't know . . .
Doesn't matter because they can't hurt you
Probably could not do that much damage
May negatively affect the integrity of your computer system
Is risk but can be worth it
What happens if you do not keep your anti-virus updated?
Nothing, don't believe the hype it would save you money
It still works just a little slower
Your computer will self destruct
You leave your computer vulnerable to the risk of infection
Software that acts like a security gate between your computer and an outside network is . . .
Firewall Software
Anti-malware
Anti-virus
Browser software
Best way to stop your laptop being stolen is ...
Put a password on it
Connect it to a Server
Switch it off at night
Padlock it to your desk
Best way to stop information in a file being accessed is . . .
Password protect it
delete the data after use
store on an offline disk
Store it online
What is Trojan Horse software?
Software used to regulate the feeding of horses
Software that appears to be harmless but that can do damage
Software burnt onto a chip then embedded into wood
Software written by the Trojan Horse software house
Computer Security is something only big organisations need to worry about . . .
Not sure
So true why would anybody care about my data
Balderdash, pardon my French but it's every users concern
possibly
