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WorksheetsY8 A1 Assessment 2025
Total questions: 40
Worksheet time: 24mins
‘A set of methods used by cybercriminals to deceive individuals into handing over information that they can use for fraudulent purposes’ is a definition of which of the following key terms?
Shouldering
Phishing
Blagging
Social Engineering
phishing is...
the victim receives an email disguised to look as if it has come from a reputable source, in order to trick them into giving up valuable data.
the attacker watching the victim while they provide sensitive information
he victim is asked in an app or a social media post to combine a few pieces of information or complete a short quiz to produce a name.
the perpetrator invents a scenario in order to convince the victim to give them data or money.
blagging is...
the victim receives an email disguised to look as if it has come from a reputable source, in order to trick them into giving up valuable data.
the attacker watching the victim while they provide sensitive information
he victim is asked in an app or a social media post to combine a few pieces of information or complete a short quiz to produce a name.
the perpetrator invents a scenario in order to convince the victim to give them data or money.
what are examples of User behaviour
Name, date of birth
Images, status updates, emojis created
What pages you visited, groups you are a member of, what you have ‘liked’
Names of your friends and their numbers
Which of the following is not a social engineering technique?
Blagging
Hacking
Phishing
Pharming
Which of the following is a risk associated with social media?
Sharing your favourite music.
Posting your holiday plans publicly.
Liking a friend's photo.
Following a celebrity account.
What is scareware?
Software that pretends to be a legitimate program but is actually harmful.
Software that scares you into thinking your computer is infected.
Software that protects your computer from viruses.
Software that speeds up your computer.
Someone who uses digital technology to engage with society, share, and/or create resources online.
Digital immigrant
Digital citizen
Internet user
Digital native
Acceptable behavior for using the internet.
Internet Issues
Digital Communication
Internet Ethics
Ethical Issues
Using someone else's work without their permission is an example of ____.
Digital citizenship
Breaching copyright
Ethical internet use
Hacking
What is used to restrict who can view, edit or delete files once they are logged on?
Access levels
Biometrics
Security guards
Passwords
Which term means to prove something is true?
Validation
Verification
Valuation
A (a) monitors all incoming and outgoing network traffic.
Some user interfaces use dots or asterisks to hide your (a) .
Anti-virus software must be regularly (a) to prevent the most recent threats.
(a) is the process of encoding data so that it cannot be easily understood if stolen.
What symbol is used to show that a website is using HTTPS and is secure?
An eye
A padlock
A shield
A letter S
What is the name of the legislation that focuses on IT related crime?
Data Protection Act
GDSR
Computer Misuse Act
GDPR
A computer infected with a computer virus may run_____ than normal.
Slower
faster
normal
all of the above
Which of the following is an alternative name for malware?
Computer bug
Computer hack
Malicious software
Error code
What kind of malware is used to find out user browsing habits, keystrokes, or passwords for the purposes of identity theft?
Trojan virus
Adware
Virus
Spyware
Who might store data about you?
Online Retailers
Police
Schools
All of them
Information which is regarded as _________ is subject to stricter rules
sensitive
important
additional
dangerous
Sensitive data includes...
Name
Age
Criminal record
County
Using other people's intellectual property for personal use is perfectly ok
True
False
What is "the trail, traces or footprints that people leave online"?
Genetic Footprint
Digital Footprint
Digital Handprint
Computer Prints
Why is it important to think before you post on social media?
Because posts can be deleted easily
Because your posts can have long-term consequences and affect your reputation
Because no one will see your posts
Because it doesn't matter what you post
Scenario: A student shares a meme on social media that contains a false historical fact, believing it to be true.
Misinformation
Disinformation
Scenario: A user forwards an email warning about a computer virus, without verifying its authenticity. The warning turns out to be a hoax.
Misinformation
Disinformation
Scenario: A group of hackers creates a fake news website that closely resembles a reputable news organization to spread propaganda.
Misinformation
Disinformation
Misinformation is false or inaccurate information that is spread...
Intentionally
Regardless of whether the intent was to mislead or not
Unintentionally--always
Through print or broadcast media
Disinformation is sharing misleading or biased information...
Through print or broadcast media
Unintentionally
Deliberately
None of these is correct
Which of the following is a good way to protect your personal information online?
Sharing passwords with friends
Using strong, unique passwords for each account
Posting your address on social media
Ignoring privacy settings
What is the main purpose of two-factor authentication?
To share your data with others
To make logging in faster
To reset your password automatically
To provide an extra layer of security
Which of the following actions could help prevent the spread of misinformation online?
Forwarding every message you receive
Checking the source before sharing information
Posting rumors without verification
Ignoring fact-checking websites
Which of the following is an example of protecting your digital footprint?
Posting every photo you take online
Sharing your location on social media
Using the same password for all accounts
Regularly reviewing your privacy settings
Scenario: An individual deliberately creates a fake social media profile to spread false information about a public figure. What is this an example of?
Disinformation
Misinformation
Which of the following is a good practice to avoid falling victim to phishing attacks?
Using two-factor authentication
Ignoring suspicious emails
Clicking on links from unknown senders
Providing personal information to any website
A site is safe if it has the symbol of (a) in the top right corner
An example of something NOT a security risk or threat to a computer is:
Malicious Code
Authorized Access
Theft
System Failure
