IGCSE ICT- Safety & Security

Question 1

What is e-safety?

Accepted Answer

Knowing how to stay safe when using the internet.

Question 2

What is the name of all spyware and viruses?

Accepted Answer

Malware

Question 3

How long is a good password?

Accepted Answer

12+ Characters

Question 4

What is the definition of a virus?

Accepted Answer

A file written with the sole intention of doing harm

Question 5

What is the best way to keep yourself anonymous online?

Accepted Answer

Don't fill out any personal information

Question 6

How does a virus get into a computer?

Accepted Answer

Downloading an executable file (.exe)

Question 7

What is phishing?

Accepted Answer

Scamming

Question 8

Who should be able to know your location?

Accepted Answer

Parents, Nobody

Question 9

Which of the following are dangers that we should be aware of when communicating online?

Accepted Answer

Cyber predators, Data theft, Online fraud

Question 10

Where is it acceptable to share nude pictures of yourself?

Accepted Answer

Nowhere

Question 11

How can you stay safe in online games?

Accepted Answer

Play games that allow anti-virus and anti-spyware software, Use an online nickname, Never reveal your personal information

Question 12

Under what circumstances is it acceptable to cyberbully?

Accepted Answer

Never

Question 13

What is the only way to keep a computer 100% safe?

Accepted Answer

Stay completely offline and only have one user

Question 14

Which of the following are ways in which we can communicate over the internet?

Accepted Answer

Instant messaging, Email, VoIP

Question 15

Cyber criminals use the internet to commit crimes because they are...

Accepted Answer

largely anonymous

Question 16

Which account is more likely to be an online predator?

Accepted Answer

Any account can be a predator

Question 17

How can you use the internet safely?

Accepted Answer

Don't download file attachments from people you don't know

Question 18

Which of the following is personal data?

Accepted Answer

Bank details

Question 19

What percentage of available websites exist on the deep web?

Accepted Answer

96%

Question 20

Which of the following can happen if you fail to keep your personal data safe online?

Accepted Answer

Loosing money from Bank Account, Identity theft, Potential physical harm

Question 21

What is the most common password used online?

Accepted Answer

123456

Question 22

How else can you use the internet safely?

Accepted Answer

Never use the deep web, Don't meet internet strangers face to face, Don't reveal personal information

Question 23

Where in a password should numbers and symbols be?

Accepted Answer

Spaced evenly

Question 24

Who should be given access to your personal information?

Accepted Answer

Just you

Question 25

What program will help make your accounts more secure?

Accepted Answer

Password manager

Question 26

Is malware a virus?

Accepted Answer

No

IGCSE ICT- Safety & Security

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