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WorksheetsICT Year 10 Exam Questions
Total questions: 60
Worksheet time: 30mins
What is the primary purpose of a firewall in a computer network?
To increase internet speed
To block unauthorized access
To store data
To manage network traffic
Which of the following is a type of malware?
Firewall
Antivirus
Trojan horse
Router
What is the purpose of a security policy in an organization?
To increase network speed
To define rules and procedures for security
To store data
To manage network traffic
What is phishing?
A method of fishing in a network
A technique used to steal personal information
A type of firewall
A network protocol
Which of the following is NOT a strong password characteristic?
Contains a mix of letters, numbers, and symbols
Is easy to guess
Is at least 8 characters long
Is unique and not used elsewhere
What is the main function of an antivirus software?
To speed up the computer
To protect against malware
To manage network traffic
To store data
What does the term 'encryption' refer to in network security?
Compressing data
Converting data into a secure format
Deleting data
Storing data
Which of the following is a secure way to authenticate a user?
Using a simple password
Using multi-factor authentication
Using a common username
Using a shared password
What is the purpose of a digital certificate?
To certify the speed of a network
To verify the identity of a user or device
To store data securely
To manage network traffic
What is the role of a network administrator in network security?
To design websites
To manage and secure the network
To create software applications
To sell network equipment
Which of the following is a common sign of a phishing attempt?
An email from a known contact
An email with a suspicious link
A secure website
A strong password
What does the term 'malware' stand for?
Malicious software
Malfunctioning hardware
Manual software
Managed hardware
Which of the following is a benefit of using a VPN?
Faster internet speed
Enhanced security and privacy
Easier access to local networks
Reduced data usage
Which of the following is a secure practice for online banking?
Using public Wi-Fi
Using a secure, private network
Sharing passwords
Ignoring security updates
What is the main disadvantage of a bus topology?
Difficult to install
Difficult to troubleshoot
Limited scalability
High cost
Which of the following is a type of network topology?
Star
Circle
Triangle
Square
_______refers to the physical structure or the layout of the interconnections of the computers of a network.
Networking
Internet
Topology
Arrangement
_____________ is a network topology formed by a mixture of two or more topologies.
Hybrid
Bus
Tree
Ring
A network topology where each computer is connected to another computer, with the last one connected to the first is called _________.
Star
Bus
Mesh
Ring
A network topology where each computer is connected to a central hub (server) using a point-to-point connection is known as _______.
Star
Bus
Tree
Ring
__________ is a network topology in which every computer and network device is connected to a single cable.
Mesh
Bus
Tree
Ring
An advantage of bus topology over star topology is that ______.
it is stronger than star topology
it is more expensive than star topology
its components are easily removed compared to star topology
it requires less cable length than star topology
What is the main function of a network hub?
To connect multiple devices in a network
To block unauthorized access
To store data
To manage network traffic
__________ is a set of computers connected with other hardware for the purpose of sharing resources.
Computer synchronization
Computer network
Computer combination
Network topology
A connection of a few computers and devices within short distance (one or two buildings) to share resources is called __________.
Wide Area Network
Local Area Network
Metropolitan Area Network
Campus Area Network
The Internet is a basic example of what type of network.
Wide Area Network
Local Area Network
Metropolitan Area Network
Campus Area Network
A computer network used for communication among computers and different information technological devices close to one person is called __________.
Wide Area Network
Local Area Network
Personal Area Network
Desktop Area Network
What is the main function of a router in a network?
To store data
To manage network traffic
To block unauthorized access
To increase internet speed
The term used for the worldwide interconnection of networks is known as _______.
intranet
internet
extranet
Wi-Fi
The following are advantages of computer network except _________.
It allows for more convenient resource sharing
They facilitate communication
They are expensive
They save time
A network device that connects one LAN to another LAN that uses the same protocol is ___.
bridge
hub
router
switch
A device that connects a LAN with an internet connection is known as _________.
bridge
hub
router
switch
_________ is a network device that broadcasts any data package received at one of its ports to every computer in the network.
bridge
hub
router
switch
Which type of malware is designed to steal sensitive information from a user?
Virus
Worm
Trojan
Spyware
Which protocol secures data transmission over the internet?
HTTP
FTP
HTTPS
SMTP
What is the term for a network attack that involves sending a large amount of traffic to a network device in an attempt to overwhelm it?
Denial of Service (DoS) attack
Man-in-the-Middle (MitM) attack
Phishing attack
Malware attack
What is the purpose of a security audit in a network?
To increase network speed
To identify and fix security vulnerabilities
To store data
To manage network traffic
What is the term for a network security measure that involves authenticating users before allowing them to access a network?
Authentication
Authorization
Encryption
Firewall
Which of the following is a physical security measure for network security?
Using strong passwords
Installing antivirus software
Locking server rooms
Encrypting data
A network security measure used to prevent hacking by rendering the data meaningless is known as __________.
Password
Authentication
Encryption
Hacking
Malicious use of SMS system of mobile phones to send out fake messages to target audience is called ___________.
hacking
pharming
smishing
phishing
Which type of network security threat involves an attacker sending fake emails that appear to come from a legitimate source?
Phishing attack
Malware attack
Denial of Service (DoS) attack
Man-in-the-Middle (MitM) attack
Which type of malware is designed to disguise itself as legitimate software?
Virus
Worm
Trojan
Spyware
What is the term for a network security measure that involves controlling access to a network based on user identity?
Authentication
Authorization
Encryption
Firewall
What is the function of a proxy server in network security?
To increase internet speed
To act as an intermediary for requests
To store data
To manage network traffic
Which of the following animation effects can be used to make an object appear to spin around a central point?
Rotate
Fly In
Fade In
Swing
How can you apply a Theme to a presentation?
By selecting the Theme from the Design tab
By selecting the Theme from the Slide Master view
By selecting the Theme from the Home tab
By selecting the Theme from the File menu
________ is not one of the ways of viewing presentation.
Normal view
Slide sorter view
Slide show view
Outlook view
The following are uses of presentation except ______.
It is used as a visual aid for teaching
It is used for advertisement
It is used for presentation of information at workshops and seminars
It is used for banking jobs
Which of the following is a common feature of presentation authoring software?
Slide transitions
Data encryption
Network monitoring
Firewall protection
Which of the following is an example of a presentation package?
Microsoft Word
Microsoft PowerPoint
Microsoft Outlook
Microsoft Publisher
The following are examples of presentation packages except ___.
Corel presentation
Microsoft PowerPoint
Apple Keynote
Microsoft Publisher
What is the purpose of presentation authoring software?
To create and edit text documents
To create and deliver presentations
To manage network traffic
To store data
Which of the following is a common type of sensor used in smartphones?
Temperature sensor
Proximity sensor
Motion sensor
Light sensor
__________ is a device that detects and responds to some type of input from the physical environment.
Plotter
Printer
Sensor
Scanner
To convert analog signals to digital data we use _________________.
ADC
DAC
MODEM
CPU
The following are measuring applications where sensors are applied except _______.
Pollution in a river
A patient’s vital signs in a hospital
Weather station
Horticulture
The purpose of a sensor is to ______.
process data
Storing data
detect events in the environment and send information to other electronic devices like computers
speed up changes in the physical environment
The following are types of sensors used in automatic glasshouses except ___.
temperature sensor
pressure sensor
light sensor
pH sensor
Which of the following is a common use of sensors in modern technology?
Detecting temperature changes
Storing data
Managing network traffic
Blocking unauthorized access
