What is a virus in malware?

Self-replicating program, Attaches to files

What is a function of an operating system?

Manage hardware resources, Manage user passwords

What does a router do?

Directs data packets, Connects devices to internet

What is a switch's function?

Directs data packets, Connects devices

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1
What is a data breach?
Data backup method
Unauthorised data access
Data encryption technique
Data storage process
2
True or false: Phishing attacks are harmless.
True
False
3
What is a virus in malware?
Self-replicating program
Attaches to files
Encrypts user data
Disguised software
4
What is a function of an operating system?
Manage hardware resources
Design user interfaces
Manage user passwords
Create software applications
5
True or false: A logical diagram shows physical layout.
True
False
6
What is a Trojan?
Malicious disguised software
Network traffic monitor
Self-replicating malware
Data encryption tool
7
What is cache used for?
Short-term storage
Permanent storage
Data encryption
Long-term storage
8
What is a WAN?
Network switch
Wide area network
Wireless access point
Local area network
9
What is the main role of a modem?
Connects devices
Directs data packets
Stores data
Translates signals
10
True or false: A hub sends data to specific devices.
True
False
11
What is a public IP address?
Assigned to network devices
Not routable on internet
Only for local use
Used in private networks
12
What does DHCP do?
Secures network traffic
Connects wired devices
Transfers files
Assigns IP addresses
13
Which is a disadvantage of networking?
Data accessibility
Resource sharing
Communication facilitation
Security risks
14
What does a firewall do?
Connects devices
Translates signals
Stores data securely
Monitors network traffic
15
What does IPOS stand for?
Input, Process, Output, Store
Input, Produce, Output, Store
Input, Print, Output, Save
Input, Process, Organize, Share
16
True or false: A digital system only includes hardware.
False
True
17
Which is a volatile storage type?
SSD
RAM
Cache
HDD
18
Which topology is most common?
Ring
Star
Bus
Mesh
19
What does a router do?
Directs data packets
Stores data temporarily
Connects devices to internet
Translates signals
20
What is a switch's function?
Directs data packets
Connects devices
Translates signals
Monitors traffic

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