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Preguntas del test (21)
1The purpose of a firewall is to:
- AStop your computer from getting viruses.
- BControlling which programs can send or receive data packets.
- CBlocking programs from the Internet
- DProtecting the computer from scary monsters.
2Scanning your computer periodically using anti malware means to
- AScan the computer system for malware at set times (For example, once a week).
- BMaking sure that you keep the malware software up to date.
- CLogging into your computer and clicking the "scan" button each time.
- DScanning attachments from emails and downloads from websites.
3"Enigma" and "Caesar" are both examples of
- ACiphers
- BKeys
4What is needed for a computer to decrypt a message?
- APasscode
- BKey
- CCipher
- DEmail
5How many characters should a password be?
- A5
- B6
- C7
- D8
- E9
- F10
6Which of the following is the most secure password?
- ACabbages
- Bgreencabbages
- CMrEschHatesC@bBage5
- Dmreschhatesgreencabbages
7Worms, Viruses, Zombies and Trojan Horses are all examples of:
- AComputer viruses
- BMalicious software (Malware)
- CHarmful data
- DUntrusted programs.
8When anti malware software finds malware on your computer system,which statement best describes what happens next?
- AThe infected file will be sent to quarantine, so that it is isolated away from the rest of your files. You can then decide whether to delete or repair the file.
- BThe anti malware software will delete the infected file instantly, along with any other files which are linked to it. This keeps the computer system safe and secure.
- CYou will be told that you have malware and then have the option of deleting it.
9Which Malware disguises itself as a useful program (e.g. a virus cleaner); however it actually sends viruses to your computer system?
- ATrojan Horse
- BZombie
- CVirus
- DWorm
10Which malware replicates itself and spreads to other computers on a network?
- AWorm
- BZombie
- CVirus
- DTrojan Horse
11Which malware attaches itself to a computer program and then replicates?
- AWorm
- BVirus
- CTrojan Horse
- DZombie
12Which malware performs malicious tasks remotely from your computer system. Examples of this include email spam and Denial of service attacks (DOS).
- AWorm
- BVirus
- CTrojan Horse
- DZombie
13Phishing emails attempt to:
- AObtain sensitive information such as usernames, passwords and bank details
- BSell you multi-buy deals on a wide range of fish products, including salmon and tuna.
- CSend malicious software to your computer system in order to slow it down.
- DFill your email inbox with spam.
14Which of the following would not help you know whether a website is safe to enter data such as bank details, usernames and passwords?
- AChecking for https:// and the padlock.
- BReading a review website.
- CChecking the URL spelling to make sure that it looks genuine.
- DNot following "click bait" in emails which ask you for details (clicking on a link in an email).
15Data sent and received over networks are called
- ACrisp packets
- BViruses
- CData packets
- DData
16A business needs to use network security to:
- AKeep customer and employee data safe.
- BMaintain a good reputation so that they do not lose profits.
- CMake sure that customers can trust the business.
- DAll 3 points in this question.
17Which security method prevents unauthorised access to your computer profile?
- APasswords
- BEncryption
- CFirewall
- DAnti malware
18Which security method protects your computer from intruders?
- AFirewall
- BPasswords
- CEncryption
- DAnti malware
19Which security method protects your computer system from malware?
- AAnti malware
- BEncryption
- CPasswords
- DFirewall
20Which of the following is the most important to keep up to date?
- AFirewall
- BAnti malware
- CEncryption
- DPasswords
21Which of the following security methods protects your data packets from being read by unauthorised users?
- AFirewall
- BEncryption
- CPasswords
- DAnti malware
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- Computer security
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