How can you avoid being a victim of ‘Identity Theft’?

regularly checking details, using strong passwords & not sharing passwords

Unauthorized access to or manipulation of a computer system or network.

What is a scam email?

Email asking to confirm personal details for a prize you never entered.

Malicious software that encrypts data and demands payment to restore access

What does Recycle mean

Converting waste to reusable material

legitimate email asking you to update your information by clicking a link

What is the ‘Data Protection Act’?

A law governing how personal information is collected, stored, and used.

What could happen to employers if they don't follow the Health and Safety regulations at work?

Pay a fine, or in the worst cases, face a prison sentence

Software designed to disrupt, damage, or gain unauthorized access

Which of the following is considered a good cybersecurity practice?

A program that automatically makes backups of your important files.

What is Identity Theft?

The fraudulent use of someone’s identifying information for personal gain.

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1
When was the ‘Computer Misuse Act’ formed in?
1984
1990
2000
1990
2
How can you avoid being a victim of ‘Identity Theft’?
using the same password for all online accounts to avoid forgetting them
regularly checking details, using strong passwords & not sharing passwords
By clicking on all links in emails to verify their authenticity.
By carrying all your identification documents with you at all times.
3
What is Hacking?
Developing new software applications.
Unauthorized access to or manipulation of a computer system or network.
Troubleshooting computer hardware issues.
Connecting multiple computers to a local network.
4
Employers have a duty to...
ensure the safety of the workplace
avoid risks to the health and safety of non-employees
All of the above
ensure the health and safety of their workers
5
Donate unwanted items to charity is a recycling method
False
True
6
What is a scam email?
An email containing a link to a helpful online tutorial.
Email asking to confirm personal details for a prize you never entered.
An email from a known company announcing a new product.
An email from a colleague sharing project updates.
7
Passwords should be different for all websites
False
True
8
Which is a possible problem related to using computers for prolonged periods
Eye Strains
Head aches
Migranes
All
9
What is Ransomware?
An application that monitors your network for security threats.
A program that optimizes your computer’s performance.
Software that helps you recover lost files from your hard drive.
Malicious software that encrypts data and demands payment to restore access
10
What does Recycle mean
Cycling to work
Getting rid of material, not to be re-used ever
Converting waste to reusable material
Repeating to cycle a given instruction
11
What is phishing?
An email confirming an online purchase you made.
A text message from a friend about weekend plans.
A newsletter subscription confirmation.
legitimate email asking you to update your information by clicking a link
12
What is the ‘Data Protection Act’?
A set of rules for ethical software development.
A guide on how to build secure computer networks.
A framework for international data sharing agreements.
A law governing how personal information is collected, stored, and used.
13
RSI stands for...
Reactionary Spine Injury
Repetitive Suspected Injury
Repetitive Strain Injury
Resistant Stress Injury
14
What could happen to employers if they don't follow the Health and Safety regulations at work?
Nothing
Pay a fine, or in the worst cases, face a prison sentence
Community Service
Get a warning
15
What is malware?
A program that helps organize your digital photos.
A secure web browser used for online banking.
An operating system update that fixes bugs and improves performance.
Software designed to disrupt, damage, or gain unauthorized access
16
You should write your password down not to forget it
True
False
17
Social media accounts should always display your date of birth
False
True
18
Which of the following is considered a good cybersecurity practice?
A program that automatically makes backups of your important files.
A tool for organizing your desktop icons.
An application for editing video files.
Software that blocks pop-up ads on websites.
19
What is Identity Theft?
Creating a new online profile with a fictional name.
The fraudulent use of someone’s identifying information for personal gain.
Accidentally sending an email to the wrong person.
Forgetting your password to an online account.
20
Your digital activity can be tracked by IP address
False
True

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