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What type of attack involves sending fraudulent emails to obtain sensitive information?
Virus attack
DDoS attack
Phishing
Pharming
2
Visiting which type of websites can pose a threat to systems and data?
Educational websites
Trusted websites
Government websites
Untrusted websites
3
How can unauthorised access to administration functions be prevented?
Sharing login credentials
Disabling firewalls
Implementing security protocols
Using weak passwords
4
Which of the following is considered a malicious threat by an authorised user?
System update
Password reset
Accidental file deletion
Intentional data manipulation
5
What is the term for gaining secure information through deception?
Firewall breach
Data backup
Phishing
Virus attack
6
What is the primary purpose of a rootkit?
To protect data
To grant unauthorised access to a system
To enhance system performance
To delete files
7
What type of threat does malware represent?
Physical threat
Malicious threat
Environmental threat
Accidental threat
8
What type of threat does phishing represent?
Social engineering threat
Environmental threat
Natural disaster threat
Physical threat
9
Why is it important to use trusted websites?
To increase loading speed
To avoid malware infection
To reduce data encryption
To limit bandwidth usage
10
What is the risk associated with using external storage devices?
Improved data security
Faster data transfer
Introduction of malware
Increased storage capacity
11
What is the risk associated with file-sharing applications?
Improved collaboration
Faster file access
Increased data security
Exposure to malware
12
Which of the following actions can lead to unintentional data disclosure?
Accidental email to the wrong recipient
Encrypting data
Regular backups
Using a secure connection
13
What is a common risk associated with BYOD (Bring Your Own Device)?
Unauthorised access to secure areas
Use of external storage devices
Increased productivity
Accidental loss of data
14
Which of the following practices can help mitigate the risk of BYOD?
Using untrusted applications
Ignoring updates
Implementing device management policies
Allowing any device to connect
15
Which of these is an example of malicious damage to equipment?
Regular maintenance
Intentional destruction
Cleaning hardware
Software update
16
What is the purpose of regular software updates?
To decrease system performance
To introduce new vulnerabilities
To remove features
To apply security patches
17
Which of these is an evolving threat to systems and data?
Legacy hardware
Zero-day attacks
Regular updates
Outdated software
18
What is the main risk of downloading files from the internet?
Introduction of malware
Data backup
Improved system performance
Faster internet speed
19
What is the impact of zero-day attacks?
Regular system updates
Exploitation of unknown vulnerabilities
No effect on systems
Improved system security
20
Which of these is an example of unsafe practice?
Regular system updates
Using strong passwords
Downloading files from untrusted sources
Encrypting sensitive data
21
Which of the following is an example of malicious software?
Anti-virus software
Ransomware
Firewall
Email client
22
Which term describes the act of searching through rubbish to find sensitive information?
Phishing
Social engineering
Shoulder surfing
Dumpster diving
23
What can be a consequence of shoulder surfing?
Exposure of sensitive information
Data encryption
Secure access
System upgrade
24
Which of the following actions is considered a physical threat?
Phishing
Data theft
Dumpster diving
Destruction by fire
