WorksheetsYear 9 ICT Competition - Term 1 (2025/26)
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 10mins
Which tool helps create a private pathway across the internet?
Internet booster
Virtual tunnel for secure browsing
Website blocker
Local file saver
Websites sometimes ask you to click images or type distorted text. Why?
To scramble your password
To confirm you’re human
To store your login details
To block traffic
Which password is the strongest?
123456
Eric2009
!Qaz#56Ty
01012000
A padlock symbol in the browser bar means…
The site loads faster
Communication is encrypted
The site blocks users
Data is stored locally
Which is a trick used by cybercriminals to steal information?
Sending fake emails that look real
Installing antivirus software
Which of these is a drawback of cloud backups compared to local storage?
Requires internet access
Unlimited free space
Faster than local drives
No risk of hacking
Which detail is found on a bank card?
Expiry date
PIN number printed
CVV code
Mother’s maiden name
Which encryption method scrambles data using the same key for lock/unlock?
Symmetric encryption
Asymmetric encryption
Tokenization
Firewalling
The difference between a cipher and a key in encryption is:
A cipher is the algorithm for encryption, while a key is the secret value used by the algorithm.
A cipher is the secret value, while a key is the algorithm for encryption.
A cipher and a key are the same thing in encryption.
A cipher is used for decryption only, while a key is used for encryption only.
What is the process of turning coded text back into readable form called?
Encryption
Decryption
Tokenization
Which software fights viruses, and which fights spyware?
Antivirus fights viruses (Example: Avast), Anti-spyware fights spyware (Example: Spybot)
Antivirus fights spyware (Example: Spybot), Anti-spyware fights viruses (Example: Avast)
Both Antivirus and Anti-spyware fight only viruses
Both Antivirus and Anti-spyware fight only spyware
Which of these helps prevent phishing?
Ignore suspicious emails
Click unknown links
Use multi-factor authentication
Verify sender addresses
Why do biometrics + security questions strengthen login security?
Biometrics are unique to the user, and security questions add an extra layer of verification, making login security stronger.
Biometrics and security questions are both easy to guess, so they make login security weaker.
Biometrics and security questions are only used for password recovery, not for login security.
Biometrics and security questions replace the need for any other security measures, making login less secure.
How does tokenization protect card data?
Replaces card details with a code
Shares card details openly
Blocks all payments
Saves history only
What are NFC payments and what are their advantages and risks?
NFC payments allow transactions without physical cash using short-range wireless communication. They are quick and convenient but have risks like unauthorized access if the card is tapped by fraudsters.
NFC payments require a physical connection between devices and are only used for transferring files, not for financial transactions.
NFC payments are a type of online banking that requires internet access and manual entry of account details for every transaction.
NFC payments are a form of cryptocurrency that can only be used for international transactions.
20. BrightBank Case •
Pharming is redirecting users to fake sites.
Pharming is a type of online banking service.
Pharming is a method of encrypting data.
Pharming is a legitimate way to access secure websites.
What are some risks mentioned in the document?
Stolen customer data
Financial loss
Damaged reputation
All of the above
What is suggested as a prevention method for the risks mentioned?
Use DNS security and user awareness
Ignore the risks
Only use passwords
None of the above
The restructure uses verbatim wording from the exam paper.
True
False
Which of the following is NOT an interactive format mentioned in the document?
MCQs
Matching
Essay writing
Scenario-based
