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Introduction to Computer Security

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A quiz about the basics of #Computer Security

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1
What is phishing?
a technique designed to fool people into sharing information
A way to send spam mail to millions of people at once
A decryption method that uses complex algorithms
the activity of catching phish, for food or as a sport.
2
Hacking is a crime covered by what act?
Computer Misuse Act
Copyright Designs and Patents Act
Communications Act
Data Protection Act
3
Which of the following is the most secure password?
abc1234
iDontKn@w
qwerty
password
4
What is a firewall?
Antivirus Software
It monitors incoming data and blocks certain data packets.
A wall that stops fires
Software that logs internet activity
5
In a DoS attack what does DoS stand for?
Declaration of Security
Denial of Service
Disk operating System
Down Security
6
How would you get rid of a virus from your computer?
Reformat the hard drive
Ask a witch doctor to help you
Use anti-virus software
Use computer medicine
7
What is gaining unauthorised access to a computer system known as?
Piracy
Breaking and entering
Hacking
Virus
8
What is the safest way to deal with an email from someone you do not know?
Open only after consulting your teacher
Call 999
Delete it without looking at it
Open only if there are less than 3 attachments
9
What information should you not post on social media for the whole world to read
What you had for breakfast
Your house address and that your on holiday for a next month
Your thoughts on Brexit
The name of your favourite band
10
The process of encoding information in a way so that only someone with a key can decode it?
Encryption
Compression
Systematic variation
Archaeology