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Security Systems 1.6
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- 1What best describes Hacking?Unauthorised access to another computer/network
- 2Which of the following are often considered the weakest link in a security system?People
- 3What is blagging with relation to system security?Creating a scenario to get a victim to divulge information
- 4What is phishing with relation to system security?Creating a fake website to steal a users information
- 5What is shouldering with relation to system security?Looking over someones shoulder to steal their information
- 6What is malware with relation to system security?Creating viruses, worms or Trojan horses
- 7Which best describes a computer virus?An often harmful program hidden in another program
- 8Which best describes a computer worm?An often harmful program which can spread without humans
- 9Which best describes a computer Trojan/Trojan Horse?An often harmful program disguised as legitimate software
- 10Which best describes a computer adware?Displays marketing pop ups to a user
- 11Which best describes a brute force attack?A trial and error attempt to obtain passwords and usernames
- 12Which best describes a DOS attack?An attack which slows a network down with useless requests
- 13Which best describes a data interception attack?Using packet sniffers to analyse packets sent over a network
- 14Which best describes a SQL injection attack?Bypass security using commands to trick database security
- 15Which of the following is NOT a physical method to protect a computer system?Creating a password
- 16Which of the following methods is least suitable to protect a system from 'people'?Not allowing people to use the system at all
- 17Which of the following best describes the protection method of Encryption?Scrambling data over a network
- 18Which of the following best describes the protection method of a Firewall?Stops unauthorised access by blocking unwanted communication
- 19Which of the following best describes the protection method of network forensics?Monitoring/analysing a network for unusual activity
- 20Which of the following best describes the protection method of network policies?Creating a set of procedures/rules to help stop problems
- 21Which of the following would be used to test a system against vulnerabilities?Penetration testing
- 22Which would best describe an Acceptable Use Policy?A set of rules that a network user must follow
- 23Which would best describe an Backup Policy?A set of rules to ensure data protected against disasters
- 24Which would best describe an Disaster recovery Policy?Procedures used to restore normality after a disaster
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- GCSE Computing Flashcards on Security Systems 1.6, created by Grace Horton on 16/03/2018.
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