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IT2- Computer Security Worksheet

Total questions: 19

Worksheet time: 10mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Zoe received an email offering her a free vacation package, but she didn't sign up for any offers. What is this type of email called?

a)

A nutritious email containing valuable information

b)

Its spam email. Which is unsolicited email sent in bulk for advertising or malicious purposes

c)

A formal communication from a business partner

d)

An email with high priority and urgent information

2.

What is phishing?

a)

A method of deep-sea fishing

b)

A technique for catching computer viruses

c)

An attempt to obtain sensitive information through deceptive emails or websites

d)

A type of computer programming language

3.

Mia received an email from her bank asking her to update her account information. The website link in the email looked exactly like her bank's official site, as cybercriminals copied the theme, HTML, CSS information, graphics, and other intricate details. Is this an example of a phishing website?

a)

Yes

b)

No

c)

Both

4.

Isla's computer started acting strangely after she downloaded a free game from an untrusted website. What is likely causing the issue?

a)

A) A type of computer hardware

b)

B) Software designed to enhance system performance.

c)

C) Malicious software intended to harm or exploit computer systems. Its Malware.

d)

D) A hardware component that stores data permanently

5.

Mason discovered that his computer files were suddenly locked and a message appeared demanding payment to unlock them. How is ransomware described in this scenario?

a)

A) A digital detective collecting personal information

b)

B) Malicious software disguised as ads

c)

C) A virtual kidnapper locking up files and demanding a ransom

d)

D) Unwanted flyers in a virtual mailbox

6.

Can ads from youtube, social media, or websites we visit be a malware or a spyware?

a)

Yes

b)

No

7.

Why backing up your data is important?

a)

To impress friends and family

b)

To prevent software updates

c)

To ensure data is easily accessible

d)

To safeguard against unexpected data loss

8.

Grace is working on a document and wants to duplicate a paragraph to another section. What does Ctrl + C shortcut do?

a)

Copy selected text or item

b)

Cut selected text or item

c)

Paste copied or cut text or item

d)

Undo the last action

9.

What does Ctrl + V shortcut do?

a)

Copy selected text or item

b)

Cut selected text or item

c)

Paste copied or cut text or item

d)

Undo the last action

10.

Nora is working on a document and wants to move a paragraph to a different section. What does Ctrl + X shortcut do?

a)

Copy selected text or item

b)

Cut selected text or item

c)

Paste copied or cut text or item

d)

Undo the last action

11.

Emma is working on her school project on her computer. She wants to make sure she doesn't lose her progress. What does the Ctrl+S shortcut do?

a)

Save the current document or file

b)

Copy selected text

c)

Undo the last action

d)

Print the document

12.

Arjun is building his own computer and needs to understand what CPU stands for. What does CPU stand for in a computer?

a)

Central Processing Unit

b)

Computer Peripheral Unit

c)

Central Power Unit

d)

Central Programming Unit

13.

James is working on a school project and needs to save his work so he can access it later, even after shutting down his computer. Which component should he use to store his data and programs for long-term use?

a)

RAM

b)

CPU

c)

Hard Drive

14.

Luna is working on a project that involves creating a video game. She needs to ensure that the graphics and images in the game are rendered smoothly and efficiently. What component should Luna focus on to achieve this?

a)

GPU or Graphics Card

b)

CPU

c)

RAM

d)

Hard Drive

15.

Grace is setting up her new computer and wants to connect it to the internet. What component does she need to ensure her computer can access the internet?

a)

GPU(Graphics Processing Unit)

b)

CPU

c)

RAM

d)

NIC(Network Interface Card)

16.

Aiden is building his own computer and is learning about different components. What is the primary purpose of the heat sink (cooling system) attached to the CPU?

a)

To display graphics on the screen

b)

To cool down the CPU and prevent overheating

c)

To store data securely

d)

To provide electrical power to the computer

17.

Avery is building a custom computer and needs to ensure that the CPU does not overheat. What component should Avery use to dissipate heat from the CPU?

a)

Graphics card

b)

Heat sink

c)

Motherboard

d)

Sound card

18.

Michael is building a high-performance gaming computer and wants to ensure smooth graphics and video playback. Which component should he focus on to achieve this?

a)

RAM

b)

Hard Drive

c)

GPU

d)

CPU

19.

Michael is assembling a computer and wants to ensure that all the components can communicate effectively. He knows that the motherboard plays a crucial role in this process.

a)

True

b)

False