What does anti-malware software do?

It identifies and eliminates malware from an infected system.

Which of these makes a strong password?

A mix of letters, numbers and symbols., A long string of characters.

A backup is a copy of data that is stored elsewhere.

Which is an example of physical security of a computer system?

Locking doors to computer rooms

A cyber attack where a website's traffic is redirected to a fake website.

What is cybersecurity?

Protection from attacks or unauthorised access to data.

What is outdated software?

Software that has not been updated to the latest version.

What is penetration testing?

It is when an organisation gets experts to simulate an attack on a system.

What is meant by biometric security?

Using a person's physical features or characteristics to identify them.

What is social engineering?

The use of deception to gain access to personal data.

Malicious software: a program or file that is harmful to a computer.

The process of transforming information from plaintext to ciphertext

What is a software update?

A patch that fixes exploits in a piece of software., A patch that adds features to a piece of software.

What is an acceptable use policy (AUP)?

A policy that defines the rules and guidelines when using a system.

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GCSE - Edexcel CS Cybersecurity

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What does anti-malware software do?
It slows down and crashes a user's computer.
It identifies and eliminates malware from an infected system.
It creates and installs malware on a system.
It blocks, restricts or limits a user's access to websites.
2
Which of these makes a strong password?
A mix of letters, numbers and symbols.
A long string of characters.
Using patterns.
No password as they will never figure that one out. (Reverse psychology).
3
What is a backup?
A backup is a duplicate piece of software that is used to run faster.
A backup is a way of automatically restarting a computer.
A backup is a copy of data that is stored elsewhere.
A backup is a way of compressing files to save disk space.
4
Which is an example of physical security of a computer system?
Usernames
Locking doors to computer rooms
Anti-virus software
SSL (Secure Socket Layer)
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Which of these malware self-replicates when activated by a user?
Trojan
Adware
Virus
Spyware
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What is pharming?
Obtaining private information through an external link.
The action of stealing something by persuasion.
A cyber attack where a website's traffic is redirected to a fake website.
Observing a person's private information over their shoulder.
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Who is responsible for cybersecurity?
Users
IT Technicians
Everyone
Management
8
What is cybersecurity?
Protection from personal attacks.
Protection from authorised access to data.
Protection from attacks or unauthorised access to data.
Protection against computers.
9
Is Windows 7 a secure operating system?
False
True
10
What is outdated software?
Really old software that no longer works.
Software that has not been updated to the latest version.
Software that has been updated.
Software that came out yesterday.
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What is penetration testing?
It is a test to see how easy it is to break a hole in a computer.
It is when an organisation gets experts to simulate an attack on a system.
It is when an organisation patches all of its software.
It is when a cybercriminal tries to test if they can attack a system.
12
What is the type of malware that disguises itself as a safe program?
Worm
Mr. Malicious
Trojan
Virus
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Which of these malware looks like legitimate software?
Virus
Adware
Spyware
Trojan
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What is meant by biometric security?
Using a person's social media profile to identify them.
Using a person's browsing history to identify them.
Using a strong and secure password.
Using a person's physical features or characteristics to identify them.
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What is social engineering?
The use of dreamception to gain access to personal data.
The use of deception to gain access to personal data.
The use of decryption to gain access to personal data.
The use of injection to gain access to personal data.
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What is malware?
Malicious software: a program or file that is harmful to a computer.
Malicious software: code in software that is meant to cause damage.
Maluable software: a program or file that is harmful to a computer.
Maluable software: code in software that is meant to cause damage.
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What type of malware encrypts files on a computer and asks for money to decrypt them?
Trojan
Worm
Virus
Ransomware
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What is encryption?
The process of coding data from a larger form to a smaller form
The device that reads and writes data to a disk drive
The process of transforming information from plaintext to ciphertext
The process of creating a duplicate image of data
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What is a software update?
A patch that fixes exploits in a piece of software.
A way of installing malware or spyware on your computer.
A new application.
A patch that adds features to a piece of software.
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What is an acceptable use policy (AUP)?
A policy that defines the rules and guidelines when using a system.
A policy that grants or denies a user the ability to sell information.
A policy that requires a user to give feedback about a system.
A policy that defines an acceptable level of performance for a system.

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