A way of listing of commands to be followed in a specific order

This program does not work correctly. If given the values 2500 and 1500 it gives an incorrect answer of 3. Why?

The data type for the variable "area" should be Float

In computational thinking Algorithms are like

A recipe that tells you how to make a cook a dish

What is the purpose of the data protection act? (DPA)

To require organisations to use personal data responsibly & keep it safe.

A way of naming and storing data within a program

A way of repeating instructions until something happens

A company uses some artwork you created and posted on social media, without permission. Which law are they breaking?

The Copyright, Designs and Patents Act

What is the definition of a computer virus?

Malicious software that self-replicates

A way of choosing instructions based on something

Malware that locks a computer, encrypts files, & demands money to unlock it

What is the purpose of a DDoS attack?

Using multiple computers to flood a server with traffic to disrupt it.

In programming, there are three main constructs that allow us to create complex programs They are

Sequence, Selection and Iteration

In computational thinking, Abstraction is

Focusing on the important parts of a problem

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Year 9 EOYT Computing Quiz

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1
We can re-use solutions in programming to solve new problems by
Abstraction
Pattern matching
Algorithmic thinking
Decomposition
2
What is sequence?
A way of storing instructions in a line
A way of listing of commands to be followed in a specific order
A way of choosing instructions based on something
A way of repeating instructions until something happens
3
How could you protect the school network from attack? Choose the most appropriate answer.
Require complex passwords
Set up shared storage for students
Allow students to access the wi-fi
Students can login to any computer using their own username and password
4
This program does not work correctly. If given the values 2500 and 1500 it gives an incorrect answer of 3. Why?
The data type for the variable "area" should be Float
The calculation on line 13 does not need brackets
The calculation on line 13 is wrong
The data type for the variable "area" should be String
5
In computational thinking Algorithms are like
A repeating pattern in a sequence of numbers
A map of the London Underground
A piece of abstract art
A recipe that tells you how to make a cook a dish
6
‘Gaining unauthorised access to or control of a computer system’ is a definition of which type of cybercrime?
Hacking
DDoS attack
Social engineering
Penetration testing
7
What is the purpose of the data protection act? (DPA)
To require organisations to use personal data responsibly & keep it safe.
To protect an organisation from hackers
To act as a deterrent to cybercriminals who try to steal data on people
To prevent cybercriminals from spreading a virus
8
What is a variable?
A way of naming and storing data within a program
A way of changing the text in a program
A way of testing a program
A way of printing data to the screen
9
What is iteration?
A way of repeating instructions until something happens
A way of storing instructions in a line
A way of listing of commands to be followed in a specific order
A way of choosing instructions based on something
10
When data has been processed and has become meaningful it is...
Information
Identifiable Data
Processed Data
Profiled Data
11
Which Visual Basic command creates a Variable?
Console.WriteLine
Dim
Console.ReadKey
Console.ReadLine
12
A company uses some artwork you created and posted on social media, without permission. Which law are they breaking?
The Computer Misuse Act
The Data Protection Act
The Copyright, Designs and Patents Act
The Freedom of Information Act
13
In computational thinking, Decomposition is
Recognising the patterns in a problem
Breaking down a problem
Making a list of step by step instructions to solve a problem
Focusing on the important parts of a problem
14
Which of these is NOT social engineering?
Worm
Phishing
Blagging
Shouldering
15
What is the definition of a computer virus?
Malicious software that deliberately disrupts the speed of the network
Malicious software that records every keystroke the user makes
Malicious software that disguises itself as something else
Malicious software that self-replicates
16
What is selection?
A way of choosing instructions based on something
A way of storing instructions in a line
A way of repeating instructions until something happens
A way of listing of commands to be followed in a specific order
17
What is ransomware?
Malware that locks a computer, encrypts files, & demands money to unlock it
Malware that pretends to be useful software but performs malicious acts
Malware that spreads through a network, using bandwidth, and slows it down
Malware that self replicates and alters files and programs
18
Online safety is:
e-mailing strangers.
giving out your password to friends.
being responsible online.
signing up for sites without an adult's permission.
19
Which Visual Basic command writes to the screen?
Dim
Console.ReadLine
Console.ReadKey
Console.WriteLine
20
What is the purpose of a DDoS attack?
Using a single computer to flood a server with traffic to disrupt it.
To use a single computer to hack a network to steal data or plant a virus
Using multiple computers to flood a server with traffic to disrupt it.
Using multiple computers to hack a network and steal data or plant a virus
21
In programming, there are three main constructs that allow us to create complex programs They are
WriteLine, ReadLine and ReadKey
Sequence, Selection and Iteration
Variables, Functions and Commands
If, then and else
22
Which of the following are types of malware?
Worm
Virus
All of the above
Trojan
23
In computational thinking, Abstraction is
Breaking down a problem
Making a list of step by step instructions to solve a problem
Recognising the patterns in a problem
Focusing on the important parts of a problem
24
Which law can be used to prosecute cyber bullies?
Computer Misuse Act
Serious Crimes Act
Data Protection Act
Malicious Communications Act
25
What command is concealed by the yellow boxes in this code?
Console.WriteLine()
Console.ReadKey()
Console.ReadLine()
Console.ReadVar

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