WorksheetsComputer Security - Topic 1
Total questions: 35
Worksheet time: 23mins
A virus damages the hardware on a computer
True
False
A virus damages the software and data stored on a computer
True
False
Which of the following are signs that your computer has a virus?
Computer freezes
Lots of popups and advertisments
Files are corrupt or missing
Slower internet speeds
Computer viruses are spread by?
Dowloading files such as games, videos, audio
Searching the internet for information
E-mail attachments
Portable devices such as USB sticks or external hardrives
Playing games on your computer
This is an example of?
Trojan
Worm
Phishing
Virus
Which of the following best describes a worm?
Malware that pretends to be legitimate software but actually contains a virus
Malware that multiplies itself and spread between computers
Malware that prevents the user from accessing their computer or files unless they pay a ransom fee
Malware that pretends to be legitimate software such as security software or a game but acutally contains a virus is known as
Worm
Spyware
Trojan
What signs should you look out for to spot phishing scams?
Poor spelling, punctuation and grammar errors
E-mail or text message starts with Dear Customer rather than your name
Attachements are .exe files
Weblinks that don't take you to the official company website
The best ways to protect your devices from malware is?
Avoid using the internet
Install security software such as anti-virus software
Ensure your browser and operating system are always up to date
Disable popups
How can you avoid accidently installing malware?
Be careful when downloading files from the internet
Look out for phishing scams
Be careful when clicking on popups that ask you to install something
Malware that infects your computer to steal personal information such as your login details or internet usage is called?
(a)
This is an example of?
Spware
Ransomware
Trojan
Worm
A __________ is someone who breaks into someone else’s computer system, often on a network; to test limits of system and gain publicity.
Hacker
Cracker
Worm
Malware
A ______________ is a software program that is designed to copy itself from one computer to another, without human intervention.
Denial of Service (DoS) attack
Virus
Trojan Horses
Worm
Which of the following BEST describes ‘Perpetrators’?
He ensures spoofed packets do not leave a network.
He has different levels of risk to accomplish an objective.
He does not involve a break-in at the target computer.
He is a legitimate user that cannot get in.
Identify which of the following is an attack?
Cyber Terrorist
Hacker
Denial of Services (DOS)
Industrial Spies
Never open an e-mail attachment unless ________________.
you are expecting it and it is from a trusted source
it is from your family and friend
it gives you chances to win RM1,000,000.
it is convincing and interesting.
Before using any removable media, _______________________.
make sure to check its physical condition.
scan the media for any threats.
wipe it clean using tissue.
make sure the media is more than 8GB storage capacity.
"It might appear as a convincing software and users are tricked into installing it." This statement may refer to :
Virus
Computer Help Desk
Cyber Terrorist
Trojan Horse
Which of the following is a type of malicious software with the main goal of replicating and spreading itself?
Worm
Virus
Spyware
Trojan Horse
A stranger online asks for your real life name, what do you do?
Tell them your name
Ask for their name first
Give them your email address instead
Do no answer at all
If a virus "Replicates" itself, what is it doing?
Copying itself
Deleting itself
Changing itself
Copying other data
Which of these would be the safest password?
Password
9As5w0rD!
Drowssap
PPAASSWWOORRDD
If you think your computer has a virus, a good first step in solving the problem would be to:
Run a virus scan
Reformat the hard drive
Destroy the computer
Do nothing
Which of the following may result in a malware infection?
Opening an email attachment
Downloading a file from a website
Clicking on an infected link
All of the above
