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WorksheetsData Security Worksheet
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 8mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
State the meaning of the term Data Security.
4 lines
2.
Data security can be categorized into TWO main groups.
4 lines
3.
3(a) State THREE examples of: Software Access Restrictions
4 lines
4.
3(b) State THREE examples of: Physical Access Restrictions
4 lines
5.
Give TWO advantages and TWO disadvantage of information security.
4 lines
6.
A faulty what can cause data to become corrupt?
a)
Scanner
b)
Hard disk
c)
Printer
7.
Which of the following is unlikely to damage or delete data?
a)
System crash
b)
Archiving
c)
Virus
8.
Which would be the best method of backing up your data?
a)
Printing out paper copies and filing them away
b)
Keep a second copy of the data on your hard disk
c)
Make a copy on a removable storage device, eg CD, DVD, external hard disk
9.
Where should backups ideally be kept?
a)
On the computer's hard disk
b)
Near the computer
c)
In a separate room or off site
10.
In order to restrict access to secure data, a system of what should be used?
a)
Passwords
b)
Anti-virus software
c)
Multi-user operating system
11.
Converting data into a secret code so that it cannot be read by an unauthorised person is called what?
a)
a. Inscription
b)
b. Encryption
c)
c. De-encryption
12.
Which of the following is NOT a physical precaution to protect data?
a)
a. Locks on the doors
b)
b. Security guards
c)
c. Passwords
13.
What is the process of converting data into a secret code so that it cannot be read by an unauthorized person called?
a)
a. Inscription
b)
b. Encryption
c)
c. De-encryption
14.
What is the best method of backing up your data?
a)
Printing out paper copies and filing them away
b)
Keep a second copy of the data on your hard disk
c)
Make a copy on a removable storage device, eg CD, DVD, external hard disk
15.
Which of the following is NOT a physical precaution to protect data?
a)
a. Locks on the doors
b)
b. Security guards
c)
c. Passwords
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