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An #ICT #Safety and Security Quiz! for #IGCSE #Unit 8 with definitions and prevention methods
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What does encryption help prevent?
Back ache
lag on your computer
Hackers can not understand the data
people using forums for being nasty
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Sending emails to trick people to say passwords, credit card details by pretending to be a bank
Smishing
Virus
Anti-spyware
Phishing
3
What a piece of software, hardware or both that is able to protect a network from hackers?
Firewall
Anti-Spyware
Virus
Operating System
4
What would you recommend for someone who is nervous about the safety of online shopping?
never use your real name when online
do not overloading plug sockets
using parental guidance settings
only using websites with the 'padlock'
5
ID (fingerprints or retinal patterns) used to identify a person & allow access to a computer.
ID Security Card
Digital Certificate
Biometric ID
Firewall
6
Which is an example of prevention against a virus attack/ infection?
taking vitamin C
using parental guidance settings
SSL (Secure Socket Layer)
only opening email attachments from trusted sources
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What is software used to detect & remove spyware that's on your computer without your knowing.
Anti-virus software
Digital Certificate
Firewall
Anti-spyware
8
Which is a good precaution to take for young children accessing the internet?
SSL (Secure Socket Layer)
using parental guidance settings
only using websites with the 'padlock'
not overloading plug sockets
9
To prevent loosing data when you store it in the cloud you could.....
lock your computer room
only save when the sun is shining
use anti-spyware
back up your data on a hard drive or memory stick
10
How would you prevent getting spam?
be careful before answering emails that don't have your name
use biometric authentication
install anti-virus software
don't buy it
11
Which is
NOT
an authentication technique?
username
passwords
biometrics
digital certificate
12
What is using someone’s banking/ credit card/personal details in order to commit fraud called?
Password
Identity theft
Virus
Anti-spyware
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Encrypted link between 2 computers on the internet to protect messages from being intercepted.
SSL (Secure Socket Layer)
Virus
Firewall
Anti-spyware
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Which is an example of physical security of a computer system?
Usernames
Anti-virus software
SSL (Secure Socket Layer)
Locking doors to computer rooms
