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Computer Security - Topic 1

Total questions: 35

Worksheet time: 23mins

Name
Class
Date
1.
Define computer security measure
a)
Security measures is the action that could cause a loss or damage to computer hardware and software
b)
Security measure is code of acceptable behaviours users should follow while in the Internet
c)
Security measures is the protections that can reduce the risk of a problem occuring due to the computer security risk
d)
Security measures is the use of computer network, file or other resources without permission
2.

A virus damages the hardware on a computer

a)

True

b)

False

3.

A virus damages the software and data stored on a computer

a)

True

b)

False

4.

Which of the following are signs that your computer has a virus?

a)

Computer freezes

b)

Lots of popups and advertisments

c)

Files are corrupt or missing

d)

Slower internet speeds

5.

Computer viruses are spread by?

a)

Dowloading files such as games, videos, audio

b)

Searching the internet for information

c)

E-mail attachments

d)

Portable devices such as USB sticks or external hardrives

e)

Playing games on your computer

6.

This is an example of?

a)

Trojan

b)

Worm

c)

Phishing

d)

Virus

7.

Which of the following best describes a worm?

a)

Malware that pretends to be legitimate software but actually contains a virus

b)

Malware that multiplies itself and spread between computers

c)

Malware that prevents the user from accessing their computer or files unless they pay a ransom fee

8.

Malware that pretends to be legitimate software such as security software or a game but acutally contains a virus is known as

a)

Worm

b)

Spyware

c)

Trojan

9.

What signs should you look out for to spot phishing scams?

a)

Poor spelling, punctuation and grammar errors

b)

E-mail or text message starts with Dear Customer rather than your name

c)

Attachements are .exe files

d)

Weblinks that don't take you to the official company website

10.

The best ways to protect your devices from malware is?

a)

Avoid using the internet

b)

Install security software such as anti-virus software

c)

Ensure your browser and operating system are always up to date

d)

Disable popups

11.

How can you avoid accidently installing malware?

a)

Be careful when downloading files from the internet

b)

Look out for phishing scams

c)

Be careful when clicking on popups that ask you to install something

12.

Malware that infects your computer to steal personal information such as your login details or internet usage is called?

(a)  

13.

This is an example of?

a)

Spware

b)

Ransomware

c)

Trojan

d)

Worm

14.
which of the following are consider physical security risks?
a)
Hardware theft
b)
password cracking
c)
phishing
d)
cooking
15.
what is the name of an application that appears to look like a helpful application but instead does harm to your computer?
a)
virus
b)
worm
c)
malware
d)
Trojan horse
16.
Rose just installed a new search engine on her laptop.now whenever she searches the internet, she gets several pop-up windows directing her to buy products.what does rose have?
a)
ransomware
b)
spyware
c)
Adware
d)
trojan horse
17.
The system administrator in your office quits unexpectedly in the middle of the day. it's quickly apparent that he changed the server password and no one knows what is it. what might you do in this type of situation?
a)
use a trojan horse to find the password
b)
Use a password cracker to find the password
c)
use social engineering to find the password
d)
delete and reinstall the server
18.
Which of the following operating systems are susceptible to viruses?
a)
windows
b)
windows, and mac OS X
c)
windows, and mac OS X,and linux
d)
Windows, and mac OS X,and linux, and android
19.
You were browsing the web on a questionable website, and now you get a pop-up window stating that if you do not pay $100 within one hour, all files on your computer will be destroyed.what is this an example of?
a)
heistware
b)
theftware
c)
extortionware
d)
Ransomware
20.
What does the term "spam" refer to in computing?
a)
excessive pop-up windows
b)
unsolicited emails
c)
social engineering attemps
d)
installing malware on a computer
21.
Which of the following are activities that a hacker might attempt?
a)
Stealing usernames and passwords
b)
Modifying website content
c)
Disrupting network communications
d)
All of the above
22.
you receive an email from your bank,telling you that your account has been compromised and you need to validate your account details or else your account will be closed. you are supposed to click a link to validate your information. what is this an example of?
a)
a security breach at your bank that needs to be resolved
b)
spam
c)
ransomware
d)
Phishing
23.

A __________ is someone who breaks into someone else’s computer system, often on a network; to test limits of system and gain publicity.

a)

Hacker

b)

Cracker

c)

Worm

d)

Malware

24.

A ______________ is a software program that is designed to copy itself from one computer to another, without human intervention.

a)

Denial of Service (DoS) attack

b)

Virus

c)

Trojan Horses

d)

Worm

25.

Which of the following BEST describes ‘Perpetrators’?

a)

He ensures spoofed packets do not leave a network.

b)

He has different levels of risk to accomplish an objective.

c)

He does not involve a break-in at the target computer.

d)

He is a legitimate user that cannot get in.

26.

Identify which of the following is an attack?

a)

Cyber Terrorist

b)

Hacker

c)

Denial of Services (DOS)

d)

Industrial Spies

27.

Never open an e-mail attachment unless ________________.

a)

you are expecting it and it is from a trusted source

b)

it is from your family and friend

c)

it gives you chances to win RM1,000,000.

d)

it is convincing and interesting.

28.

Before using any removable media, _______________________.

a)

make sure to check its physical condition.

b)

scan the media for any threats.

c)

wipe it clean using tissue.

d)

make sure the media is more than 8GB storage capacity.

29.

"It might appear as a convincing software and users are tricked into installing it." This statement may refer to :

a)

Virus

b)

Computer Help Desk

c)

Cyber Terrorist

d)

Trojan Horse

30.

Which of the following is a type of malicious software with the main goal of replicating and spreading itself?

a)

Worm

b)

Virus

c)

Spyware

d)

Trojan Horse

31.

A stranger online asks for your real life name, what do you do?

a)

Tell them your name

b)

Ask for their name first

c)

Give them your email address instead

d)

Do no answer at all

32.

If a virus "Replicates" itself, what is it doing?

a)

Copying itself

b)

Deleting itself

c)

Changing itself

d)

Copying other data

33.

Which of these would be the safest password?

a)

Password

b)

9As5w0rD!

c)

Drowssap

d)

PPAASSWWOORRDD

34.

If you think your computer has a virus, a good first step in solving the problem would be to:


a)

Run a virus scan

b)

Reformat the hard drive

c)

Destroy the computer

d)

Do nothing

35.

Which of the following may result in a malware infection?

a)

Opening an email attachment

b)

Downloading a file from a website

c)

Clicking on an infected link

d)

All of the above