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WorksheetsICDL | CYBER SECURITY
Total questions: 62
Worksheet time: 31mins
..................... is a characteristic of information security that ensures the nondisclosure of data except to another authorized person.
Confidentiality.
Accessibility.
Integrity.
Availability
Which one of the following best describes why you should protect your personal information?
To prevent computer virus attacks.
To protect the computer from degaussing the hard drive.
To reduce the risk of identity theft.
To avoid losing backed up data files.
Which one of the following is a characteristic of anti-virus software?
It stores. important passwords. safely.
It alerts at any unauthorized firewall intrusion.
It prevents fraudulent users from logging on.
It scans the computer for malware.
Which one of the following is an example of a threat to data from extraordinary circumstances?
Lost password.
Cracking.
Fire.
Cyber crime
Which one of the following best describes a data subject?
An organisation who posts entries to social networking sites.
An individual who provides their personal data to a data controller.
An individual who carries out data processing
An organisation who encrypts data without a user's consent.
Which one of the following best describes cybercrime?
Broadband connection with little or no access to the Internet.
Theft of computers, smartphones or other devices.
Repeated failed attempts to log on to a computer.
Illegal activities by means of computer networks.
Which one of the following is NOT a possible threat to data
Employees.
Service providers.
Screen resolution.
Trojans.
Which one of the following best describes the reason for protecting commercially sensitive information?
To prevent theft of financial details.
To prevent spread of malware.
To prevent computer hardware errors.
To prevent reduced broadband speed.
Which one of the following is a characteristic of a virus?
A computer virus can spread from a seemingly normal file.
A computer virus can be removed with an ordinary Web browser.
A computer virus can only harm via wireless network access.
A computer virus can only infect via word processing applications.
Which one of the following best describes how ICT guidelines are used in an organisation?
To provide tax authorities with important up-to-date financial information.
To inform customers about personal information protection.
To provide employees with a set of rules that defines general computer use.
To inform managers about training and competence status.
Which one of the following best describes the purpose of social engineering?
Password cracking.
Information gathering.
Ethical hacking.
Network sniffing.
Which one of the following best describes a direct consequence of identity theft?
Your keyboard or mouse may stop working.
Your broadband connection may suffer from reduced speed.
Your computer may take longer to start.
Your e-mail account may be accessed by someone else.
Which one of the following is a typical threat to data from using cloud computing?
Shredding
Loss of privacy.
Identity theft.
Restricted access.
Which one of the following best describes the effect of enabling an application to run macros?
Your computer will be more technically stable.
Your computer will be more energy efficient.
Your computer will be more at risk from viruses.
Your computer will be more at risk from power outages.
Which one of the following best describes the relationship between data and information?
Data and information is the same.
Data is the raw input that information is based on.
Information is unorganized data.
Information is any data that is in digital form.
Which one of the following is a method of identity theft?
Erasing.
Skimming.
Formatting.
Downloading.
Which one of the following is a method of social engineering?
Creating accounts on several popular social networking sites.
Uploading videos on a blog very frequently.
Sending e-mail that falsely claims to be from a legitimate source.
Linking to many websites from a social networking site.
Which one of the following actions is most likely to spread malware?
Deleting a suspicious e-mail without opening it first
Receiving a cookie while visiting a web site for the first time.
Opening an e-mail attachment from an unknown sender.
Setting up a firewall with a 6-character long password.
Which one of the following is an important part of a backup procedure?
Delete the original files.
Store the files in a different location.
Copy files manually one by one.
Include the operating system files.
Which one of the following is a main principle of data protection legislation?
To protect personal data.
To protect technical data.
To protect statistical data.
To protect financial data.
Which one of the following should be carried out to prevent loss of data?
Decryption.
Cracking.
Formatting.
Backups.
Which one of the following does NOT ensure that data is permanently destroyed?
Shredding a memory card.
Degaussing a hard drive.
Smashing a portable disk to pieces.
Moving data to the recycle bin
Which one of the following best describes why you should NOT disclose personal confidential information on social networking sites?
The information may violate the terms and conditions of the website.
The information may be difficult to remove from your user page.
The information may be used by other users for identity theft.
The information may affect the graphical appearance of the website.
Which one of the following is known by the term WEP?
Wired Enabled Protection.
Wi-Fi Enabled Protection.
Wired Equivalent Privacy.
Wi-Fi Equivalent Privacy.
Which one of the following allows a device to connect to the Internet using another mobile device's data connection?
A personal/mobile hotspot.
A personal folder.
A personal domain.
A person firewalls.
Which one of the following applications would you use to delete browsing history?
Microsoft Access.
OpenOffice Writer.
Adobe Reader.
Internet Explorer.
Which one of the following best describes why anti-virus software should be updated regularly?
To make sure it starts when the computer starts.
To make sure infected files will be deleted.
To protect against new computer viruses.
To protect against accidental removal of the software.
Which one of the following increases the risk of contracting malware the most?
Using a software firewall.
Using a hardware firewall.
Using obsolete and unsupported software.
Using obsolete and unsupported hardware.
Which one of the following helps ensure confidentiality when using instant messaging?
Enabling cookies in your browser.
Not revealing personal information.
Run adware while messaging.
Invite unknown users to chat.
Which one of the following best describes malware?
Software that is generally of low quality.
Software that is obtained at no cost for the user.
Software that is copied in violation with the license agreement.
Software that is designed to harm a computer system.
Which one of the following can be used to reduce the risk of computer theft?
Spyware.
Trojans.
Cable lock.
System updates.
Which one of the following best describes a known security vulnerability of instant messaging (IM)?
Messages can shut down the firewall.
Message text can be a virus in itself.
Messages can disable the power supply.
Message attachments can contain malware.
Which part of https://www.security.org indicates that it is a secure website?
https
WWW
security
.org
Which one of the following is NOT a characteristic of adware?
It downloads advertisements to the computer.
It shows advertisements on the computer.
It may place malware on the computer.
It is impossible to remove from a computer.
Which one of the following should be reported to the national fraud and cyber crime agency?
Phishing attempt.
Trolling attempt.
Broadband faults.
Pop-up advertisements.
Which one of the following best describes a one-time password?
A password that is valid only for a specific date and time.
A password that is valid for only one login session.
A password that is used when restarting a computer.
A password that is used when encrypting e-mail messages.
Which one of the following is a common biometric security technique used in access control?
Footprint.
Movement tracking.
Fingerprint.
Voice recognition.
Which one of the following is a disadvantage of data encryption?
The strength of the encryption is decreased if the key has few characters.
The strength of the encryption is decreased if the key has many characters.
Encrypted data cannot be deleted unless it is first decrypted.
Encrypted data cannot be copied unless it is first decrypted.
Which one of the following is most likely to manage the authentication, authorization and accounting within a computer network?
The support staff.
The network administrator.
The IT manager.
The CEO of the company.
Which one of the following best describes the purpose of a company network account?
To provide users with a computer virus free area for secure file storage.
To provide users with IP (Internet Protocol) telephony and text chat.
To provide users with online entertainment like movies, music and games.
To provide users with services like file sharing, e-mail and Internet access.
Which one of the following best describes when the auto complete function should be disabled, when completing an online form?
When entering your screen or username.
When entering your credit card information.
When entering your address.
When entering your date of birth.
Which one of the following best describes phishing?
E-mail with large file attachments intended to slow down the e-mail server.
E-mail with the intent to trick the recipient into revealing financial details.
E-mail with malware that tries to use the recipient 's address book for fraudulent purposes.
E-mail with advertisements sent from fraudulent senders.
Which one of the following is an online activity that should only be undertaken on a secure web page?
Purchasing a gift.
Using a search engine.
Watching a TV show.
Paying a game.
Which one of the following does NOT need to have anti-virus software installed?
A tablet.
A smartphone.
A scanner.
A computer.
Which one of the following best describes the term pharming?
Using instant messaging to gather personal information.
Deliberately misdirecting users to a fraudulent website.
Sending unsolicited e-mail to a large number of users.
Collecting browser habit information via malware.
Which one of the following should you be aware of when using an unprotected wireless network?
Your data will be accessible to outsiders.
Your computer password will be changed.
Encrypted files will be decrypted.
Firewall protection will be disabled.
Which one of the following best describes the quarantine in anti-virus software?
All files that are being scanned by the software are placed here.
Old virus definition files are placed here.
Infected files that cannot be deleted nor cleaned during scanning of files are placed here.
Backup copies of system files are placed here.
Which one of the following prevents unauthorized users from accessing data?
Using an unsecured network.
Using backup software.
Using file compression.
Using a strong password.
You have installed a program which needs internet access. The software can be started but does not seem to connect to the internet. Which one of the following actions is most likely needed to solve the problem?
Restart the computer.
Re-install the software.
Make a complete anti-virus scan of your computer.
Allow the program access through the firewall.
Which one of the following is an important reason for permanently deleting data from a device?
It makes the recycle bin available for file storage.
It makes the device more energy efficient.
It makes applications start a lot faster.
It makes the data completely inaccessible.
Which one of the following applications has the functionality of storing multiple usernames and passwords in one location?
Mail manager.
Content manager.
Task manager.
Password manager.
From a security perspective, which one of the following actions is most important before leaving a computer logged on to a network?
Make sure to turn off the screen.
Make sure to log off.
Make sure to start a virus scan.
Make sure to close all open programs.
Which one of the following passwords is an example of good practice?
JB
bRown
jack
jaCkbRown_23-11-1990!
Which one of the following is a potential danger when using social networking sites?
Encrypting.
Scanning.
Grooming.
Scrolling.
Which one of the following is a method to ensure data is permanently destroyed?
Compress files before moving them to the recycle bin.
Empty the recycle bin twice for complete destruction.
Make sure the storage media is physically destroyed.
Expose the storage media shortly to infra-red light.
Which one of the following best describes parental control software?
It monitors users via camera surveillance.
It restricts access to chat, file sharing or web browsing.
It tracks websites visited during a browsing session.
It enables or disables sound and video.
Which one of the following best describes the function of a firewall?
A firewall encrypts files, folders and e-mail messages.
A firewall prevents the computer hardware from overheating.
A firewall cleans a computer system infected by computer virus.
A firewall blocks unauthorized access from outside a network.
You suspect your hard drive has been subject to a malware attack. Which one of the following is the best course of action in order to diagnose and identify the threat?
Visit the website of a well-known anti-virus company.
Search using the operating system's help function.
Read the internet router's log file.
Ask for information on a social network.
Which one of the following best describes the purpose of decrypting e-mail?
It reduces the size of file attachments in e-mail.
It removes the need for anti-virus protection of e-mail.
It automatically corrects wrong e-mail addresses.
It makes encrypted e-mail readable.
Which one of the following is an example of how a digital signature might be used?
To improve web search results.
To replace passwords.
To improve e-mail security.
To compress large files.
Which one of the following is a security implication when connecting to a network?
Your private information may be at risk.
Your web browsing history may be deleted.
Your hard drive will be more likely to malfunction.
Your computer will be more prone to theft.
Which one of the following best describes what can be used to conceal malware on a computer?
A folder.
A modem.
A trojan.
A driver.
