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WorksheetsR050: TA04 Cybersecurity and legislation
Total questions: 38
Worksheet time: 2hrs 54mins
What does DoS stand for?
Disk Operating System
Denial of Service
Data over Sound
Document Object System
What is a black hat hacker?
A person who hacks into a computer network with malicious intent
A person who protects computer networks from intrusions
A person who hacks into a computer network to find vulnerabilities
A person who legally breaks into computers to test their security
Why is a Trojan horse used?
To perform malicious tasks without the user's knowledge
To protect computers from viruses
To enhance the performance of a computer
To encrypt files for security
How does phishing attempt to get financial details from a user?
By sending legitimate-looking emails that request financial information
By physically stealing the user's wallet
By asking for financial details over a phone call
By hacking into the user's bank account directly
Identify two types of social engineering.
Phishing and Spear Phishing
Tailgating and Baiting
Pretexting and Quizzes
Phishing and Tailgating
What is meant by data destruction?
Erasing data so it can be reused
Physically destroying the storage device
Removing data from a database without traces
Permanently destroying data so it cannot be recovered
What is the difference between data at rest and data in transit?
Data at rest is encrypted data stored, while data in transit is data being transferred over a network.
Data at rest refers to data being actively used in devices, while data in transit is stored data.
There is no difference; both terms refer to data stored on a hard drive.
Data at rest is data being transferred over a network, while data in transit is encrypted data stored.
What does a DoS attack aim to do?
Encrypt the victim's files
Steal personal information
Disrupt services to a network
Create a backdoor to the system
Identify one type of data that could lead to identity theft being committed.
Social Security Number
Favorite Color
First School
Pet's Name
Identify one impact on an organisation of a cyber-attack.
Increased security measures
Financial loss
Loss of customer trust
All of the above
What is the aim of physical protection?
To protect assets from theft or damage
To ensure the safety of personnel
To monitor and control access to facilities
All of the above
Identify one characteristic that could be used in a biometric device.
Color
Fingerprint
Height
Weight
How do keypads allow access into a room?
By entering a correct numeric code
By knocking in a specific pattern
By voice recognition
By fingerprint identification
What does RFID stand for?
Radio Frequency Identification
Radio Field Identification
Rapid Frequency Identification
Radar Frequency Identification
How does RFID transfer data?
Through sound waves
Using light signals
By radio waves
Via physical contact
What permissions can be given to a user?
Read, Write, Execute
Administrator, Guest
Full control, Modify, Read & execute, List folder contents, Read, Write
Public, Private
What does 2FA stand for?
Two-Factor Authentication
Two-Form Agreement
Two-Figure Analysis
Two-Fold Application
Identify the two different types of encryption.
Symmetric and Asymmetric
Public and Private
Open and Closed
Digital and Analog
What does a firewall do at a port?
Filters incoming and outgoing network traffic
Increases the speed of network traffic
Physically blocks access to the port
Acts as a DHCP server
What does a password act as?
A form of identification
A key to authentication
A method of encryption
A type of software
What is one reason why data would need to be securely destroyed?
To free up storage space
To improve system performance
To prevent unauthorized access to sensitive information
To change data formats
What is meant by a sector on a storage device?
An area on a storage device that stores data
A type of geometric shape with four sides
A division of a business or a part of the economy
A classification for different types of music
Can a storage device be reused when it has been magnetically wiped? Identify one physical destruction method.
Yes, and shredding is a physical destruction method.
No, and incineration is a physical destruction method.
Yes, but only if the device is solid state.
No, and degaussing is another form of data destruction, not physical.
How can paper-based forms be securely destroyed?
Shredding them into small pieces
Burning them
Recycling without any prior treatment
Leaving them in a public place
What is meant by unauthorised access?
Access granted to all users
Access denied due to system error
Access without proper permission
Access with multiple user accounts
How many parts does the Computer Misuse Act have?
3 parts
4 parts
5 parts
6 parts
How long does copyright last for on computer-generated works?
50 years from creation
70 years from the author's death
Lifetime of the author plus 50 years
25 years from creation
What is intellectual property?
A legal term for creations of the mind
A type of physical property
A financial investment strategy
A category of real estate
Identify one way the CD&PA can be broken.
By purchasing a software licence
Downloading files from the internet
By implementing network security protocols
By exploiting vulnerabilities in the system
Who can people complain to about the DPA?
Data Protection Officer of the organization
Information Commissioners Office
Internet Service Provider
None of the above
Define 'data subject'.
The person the data is held about
A software used to process data
A database that stores user information
A protocol for securing data
Identify the principles of the DPA 2018.
Used fairly, lawfully and transparently
Used for specified, explicit purpose
Kept for no longer than is necessary
All of the above
How can people opt in?
By signing up on a website
Through email confirmation
Visiting a physical location
All of the above
Who oversees the Freedom of Information (FoI) Act?
The Information Commissioner's Office
The National Archives
The Department for Digital, Culture, Media & Sport
The Public's Right to Know Department
Identify one type of information that does not have to be provided under an FoI request.
Personal information
Information readily available to the public
Information about government spending
Information that affects national security
Identify two tasks that an employer must complete to ensure the safety of their employees.
Provide training and maintain equipment
Conduct performance reviews and set sales targets
Organize team-building activities and manage payroll
Update company website and manage social media accounts
What health issues could occur when working with DSE?
Eye strain
Back pain
Repetitive strain injury
All of the above
Identify two responsibilities of an employee when using DSE.
Ensuring the software is up to date and reporting any faults
Adjusting the desk and mouse to prevent discomfort
Taking regular breaks to avoid eye strain
Drink plenty of fluids
