WorksheetsCOMPUTER SECURITY 12G
Total questions: 33
Worksheet time: 16mins
Special program which can detect and remove viruses from computer is called
Virus
Anti virus
Peopleware
Sage Guard
A program designed to replicate and eat up a computer’s storage is called
pests
bee
worm
mosquito
If you think your computer has a virus, a good first step in solving the problem would be to:
Run a virus scan
take Biogesic
Destroy the computer
Say Help, Help!
Which general term refers to all kinds of harmful software, including viruses, worms, trojan horses, and spyware?
Source code
Malware
Bug
Spam
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
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
Firewalls provide protection against outside attackers by shielding your computer or network from malicious or unnecessary network traffic
True
False
Firewalls monitor networks and messages based on a list of _____________
What is a Phishing attack?
When you log onto a political chat room
When a network attempts to mine data from your PC
website that tries to con you into entering personal details
The sequel to Jaws
What is Malware?
Malicious software designed to harm your computer
Software written by Mal the programmer
Software that works it's way into the RAM of your machine
Software stored on a ROM chip that reads data
What is Spyware?
Software developed by the military, released to the public
What James Bond has on his Tablet
Software used to control and operate CCTV
Software that secretly records what you do on your computer
Software that acts like a security gate between your computer and an outside network is . . .
Firewall Software
Anti-malware
Anti-virus
Browser software
What is Trojan Horse software?
Software used to regulate the feeding of horses
Software that appears to be harmless but that can do damage
Software burnt onto a chip then embedded into wood
Software written by the Trojan Horse software house
What is a worm in the context of computer security?
A program that enhances system performance
Self-spreading malware
A harmless utility tool
A backup management software
Which configuration has the highest ease of protection?
Single computer without Internet
LAN connected without Internet
LAN connected with Internet
All configurations have equal relative risk
What are the main categories of threats to computer systems?
Internal and external
Physical and virtual
Hardware and software
Malicious and intentional
What is the purpose of a keylogger?
To gain unauthorised access to data
To corrupt or delete digital data or software
To record every keystroke made by a computer user
To spread malware to other computers
What is the purpose of archiving data?
To free up resources on the main computer system
To store data for security or legal reasons
To keep copies of a business' day to day transactions
None of the above
What is the purpose of a backup policy?
To determine when backups should be made
To specify where backups should be stored
To outline the processes in case of data loss
All of the above
What is the purpose of encryption?
To prevent unauthorized access
To protect sensitive information
To increase the speed of data transmission
To make information more accessible
What is the purpose of a firewall?
The purpose of a firewall is to block all incoming and outgoing network traffic.
The purpose of a firewall is to slow down the internet connection.
The purpose of a firewall is to prevent software updates from being installed.
The purpose of a firewall is to protect a network or computer system from unauthorized access and potential threats.
A brute force attack is used to:
prevent access to network resources.
discover passwords.
hijack communication sessions.
discover details about network configuration.
You set the "Passwords must meet complexity requirements" policy to Enabled. Minimum password length is set to 8.
gfbRSSaP
&%$#%^&!!
Prc52FF0P!
P@2sWrd
A strong password contains:
a minimum of 5 characters.
a private key.
letters, numbers, and special characters.
a history of usage
What is a common impact of computer crimes on businesses?
Increased innovation
Improved security measures
Financial loss
Enhanced productivity
What kind of security attack can cause damage to computing resources?
Spam emails
Phishing attacks
Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS)
Software updates
A right granted for an invention is known as a:
Patent
Trademark
Copyright
Which of the following are the types of intellectual property right?
I. Patent
II. Trademark
III. Copyright
IV. Pattern
I only
I, II and III
II, III and IV
I, III and IV
STATE THE AREA OF COMPUTER ETHICS:
SOMEONE COPIES A WELL KNOWN NOVEL TO THE WEB AND ENCOURAGES OTHERS TO READ IT.
GREEN COMPUTING
INTELECTUAL PROPERTY RIGHTS
CODE OF CONDUCT
A STUDENT FIND INFORMATION FOR HIS COMPUTER SCIENCE ASSIGNMENT SOLELY ON WIKIPEDIA.
INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY RIGHTS
CODE OF CONDUCT
INFORMATION ACCURACY
