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Year 9 Revision quiz

Total questions: 68

Worksheet time: 34mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What type of social engineering attack involves fake emails or messages tricking you into revealing personal details?

a)

Phishing

b)

Pharming

c)

Blagging

d)

Shouldering

2.

Which social engineering attack redirects you to a fake website without your knowledge?

a)

Phishing

b)

Pharming

c)

Blagging

d)

Shouldering

3.

A scammer pretends to be someone else to steal information. What is this attack called?

a)

Phishing

b)

Pharming

c)

Blagging

d)

Shouldering

4.

Looking over someone's shoulder to steal data is known as _________

a)

Shouldering

b)

Phishing

c)

Spoofing

d)

Hacking

5.

Which type of malware attaches to files and spreads when opened?

a)

Virus

b)

Worm

c)

Trojan

d)

Spyware

6.

Which type of malware spreads without needing a file?

a)

Virus

b)

Worm

c)

Trojan

d)

Spyware

7.

A fake game secretly gives hackers access to your computer. What type of malware is this?

a)

Virus

b)

Worm

c)

Trojan

d)

Spyware

8.

Which type of malware secretly records what you type (keylogger)?

a)

Virus

b)

Worm

c)

Trojan

d)

Spyware

9.

A pop-up says, "Pay $500 to recover your files!" What type of malware is this?

a)

Virus

b)

Ransomware

c)

Adware

d)

Spyware

10.

How can you stay safe from cyber security threats? Check emails ________ (look for spelling errors, suspicious links).

a)

carefully

b)

quickly

c)

rarely

d)

blindly

11.

How can you stay safe from cyber security threats? Use ________ passwords (mix uppercase, lowercase, numbers, symbols).

a)

strong

b)

simple

c)

short

d)

predictable

12.

How can you stay safe from cyber security threats? Enable two-factor ________ (2FA) for extra security.

a)

authentication

b)

authorization

c)

allocation

d)

application

13.

How can you stay safe from cyber security threats? Cover your ________ when typing sensitive info.

a)

screen

b)

keyboard

c)

face

d)

mouse

14.

How can you protect your computer from ransomware attacks?

a)

Install antivirus software

b)

Avoid downloading unknown attachments or programs

c)

Back up important files

d)

All of the above

15.

To keep your computer safe, you should ________ antivirus software and keep it updated.

a)

install

b)

delete

c)

ignore

d)

uninstall

16.

You should avoid downloading ________ attachments or programs to protect your computer.

a)

unknown

b)

trusted

c)

secure

d)

official

17.

Back up important ________ in case of ransomware attacks.

a)

files

b)

emails

c)

passwords

d)

folders

18.

Which of the following is a feature of a LAN (Local Area Network)?

a)

Large area (e.g., the internet)

b)

Fast speed

c)

Satellites, fiber optics

d)

Slower speed

19.

A WAN (Wide Area Network) covers a ________ area, such as the internet.

a)

large

b)

small

c)

local

d)

personal

20.

Explain the difference between Mac Address and IP address.

a)

A MAC address is a hardware identifier, while an IP address is a network identifier.

b)

A MAC address is used to route data on the internet, while an IP address is used only within local networks.

c)

A MAC address changes frequently, while an IP address is permanent.

d)

A MAC address is assigned by the network administrator, while an IP address is assigned by the device manufacturer.

21.

What does the term 'Modem' stand for?

a)

Modulator–Demodulator

b)

Modern Emulator

c)

Module Editor

d)

Mobile Device Manager

22.

A modem converts ______ signals to ______ signals.

a)

digital signals to analogue signals

b)

analogue signals to digital signals

c)

analogue signals to analogue signals

d)

digital signals to digital signals

23.

Which device allows a computer to connect to the internet via telephone lines?

a)

Router

b)

Switch

c)

Modem

d)

Access Point

24.

ADSL modems download ______ than they upload.

a)

faster

b)

slower

c)

equal

d)

less

25.

Which device connects devices in a network and sends all data to every device?

a)

Switch

b)

Router

c)

Hub

d)

Modem

26.

Hubs are efficient and secure devices for networking.

a)

True

b)

False

27.

Hubs are used ______ often today.

a)

less

b)

more

c)

always

d)

never

28.

Which networking device is described as a smarter version of a hub?

a)

Switch

b)

Router

c)

Repeater

d)

Bridge

29.

Which device sends data only to the correct device using MAC addresses?

a)

Switch

b)

Hub

c)

Router

d)

Repeater

30.

Which networking device is efficient and secure?

a)

Switch

b)

Hub

c)

Repeater

d)

Bridge

31.

Which device is used in most modern networks?

a)

Switch

b)

Hub

c)

Router

d)

Bridge

32.

Which device sends data between different networks?

a)

Router

b)

Switch

c)

Hub

d)

Repeater

33.

Which device connects LAN to WAN, such as a school to the internet?

a)

Router

b)

Switch

c)

Hub

d)

Access Point

34.

Which device uses packet IP addresses to choose the correct path?

a)

Router

b)

Switch

c)

Hub

d)

Modem

35.

Which device connects one LAN to another LAN?

a)

Bridge

b)

Router

c)

Switch

d)

Hub

36.

Which device can link two smaller networks to make one large LAN?

a)

Bridge

b)

Router

c)

Switch

d)

Hub

37.

Which device protects a network by monitoring traffic?

a)

Firewall

b)

Router

c)

Switch

d)

Modem

38.

Which device blocks suspicious or harmful connections?

a)

Firewall

b)

Router

c)

Switch

d)

Modem

39.

Which device can be hardware or software?

a)

Firewall

b)

Monitor

c)

Keyboard

d)

Printer

40.

Which device is considered the 'entrance' to a network?

a)

Gateway

b)

Switch

c)

Router

d)

Hub

41.

Which device controls communication between a local network and another network?

a)

Gateway

b)

Switch

c)

Hub

d)

Repeater

42.

What is the main function of a Network Interface Card (NIC)?

a)

Hardware that allows a device to connect to a network.

b)

Device that stores data permanently.

c)

Component that increases the speed of the processor.

d)

Unit that manages power supply to the computer.

43.

Which device sends data to all devices but is not secure?

a)

Hub

b)

Switch

c)

Router

d)

Firewall

44.

Which device sends data to the correct device using MAC addresses?

a)

Switch

b)

Router

c)

Hub

d)

Modem

45.

Which device connects LAN to WAN?

a)

Router

b)

Switch

c)

Hub

d)

Repeater

46.

Which device connects two LANs and expands the network?

a)

Bridge

b)

Router

c)

Switch

d)

Hub

47.

Which device protects the network by blocking suspicious data?

a)

Firewall

b)

Router

c)

Switch

d)

Modem

48.

What is a data packet?

a)

A small unit of data sent across a network.

b)

A type of computer virus.

c)

A physical device used for networking.

d)

A programming language.

49.

Which of the following is NOT included in a data packet?

a)

Sender’s IP address

b)

Receiver’s IP address

c)

Packet number

d)

Username

e)

Header and actual data

50.

Each data packet includes the ________ and actual data.

a)

Header

b)

Footer

c)

Protocol

d)

Checksum

51.

Which security measure stops bots from logging in automatically?

a)

CAPTCHA

b)

Firewall

c)

Antivirus

d)

Encryption

52.

Biometric Authentication uses ________ as a password.

a)

biology (e.g., your body)

b)

PIN codes

c)

security questions

d)

password hints

53.

Which component connects all internal parts of a computer, such as CPU, RAM, storage, and GPU?

a)

Motherboard

b)

Power Supply

c)

Monitor

d)

Keyboard

54.

Which type of memory is temporary and loses data when power is off?

a)

RAM (Random Access Memory)

b)

ROM (Read Only Memory)

c)

Flash Memory

d)

Hard Disk Drive

55.

Which component renders images, video, and games in a computer?

a)

CPU

b)

GPU

c)

RAM

d)

Motherboard

56.

What does the Power Supply Unit (PSU) do in a computer?

a)

Converts mains power to usable electricity and powers all internal components.

b)

Stores data and files for long-term use.

c)

Processes instructions and performs calculations.

d)

Displays images and videos on the monitor.

57.

Speed of a CPU is measured in _______.

a)

GHz

b)

MB

c)

Kg

d)

cm

58.

More _______ in a CPU means better multitasking.

a)

cores

b)

screens

c)

batteries

d)

wires

59.

Which of the following is used to prevent overheating of CPU/GPU?

a)

Fans

b)

Heat sinks

c)

Liquid cooling

d)

All of the above

60.

________, heat sinks, and liquid cooling are types of cooling systems used in computers.

a)

Fans

b)

Speakers

c)

Monitors

d)

Keyboards

61.

Cooling systems prevent overheating of ________ / ________.

a)

CPU / GPU

b)

RAM / ROM

c)

Monitor / Keyboard

d)

Hard Disk / SSD

62.

Which of the following is NOT an input device?

a)

Keyboard

b)

Mouse

c)

Monitor

d)

Microphone

63.

A ________ is an input device used to capture images or video.

a)

Webcam

b)

Printer

c)

Speaker

d)

Mouse

64.

Which of the following is an output device?

a)

Printer

b)

Scanner

c)

Microphone

d)

Mouse

65.

Speakers and headphones are examples of ________ devices.

a)

Output

b)

Input

c)

Storage

d)

Processing

66.

Which of the following is a storage device?

a)

USB flash drive

b)

Router

c)

VR headset

d)

Monitor

67.

External HDD/SSD and memory cards are types of ________ devices.

a)

Storage

b)

Input

c)

Output

d)

Display

68.

Which of the following is a communication device?

a)

Modem

b)

Game controller

c)

Printer

d)

Scanner