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T7 GCSE QUIZ
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How does encryption protect data?
It converts data into a code that can only be decrypted with a key
It stores data in a separate location
It limits internet access to specific websites
It deletes data permanently to prevent theft
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Which of the following is a common source of computer viruses?
Portable storage devices
All of the above
Internet browsing
Email attachments
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What is cyberspace?
The virtual space in which electronic data circulates worldwide
A secure government-only network
A type of online game
A type of social media platform
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What does FTP (File Transfer Protocol) allow users to do?
Stream videos
Send and receive files over the internet
Encrypt online transactions
Browse the web
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Which of the following is a common threat to cybersecurity?
Data theft
Spamming
Phishing
All of the above
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How does a worm virus disrupt a computer system?
It steals user passwords
It spreads/replicates itself across a network
It encrypts files and demands payment
It tracks online activity
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What is a hacker?
Person who gains unauthorized access to a computer to corrupt or steal data
An IT professional who fixes security breaches
Someone who plays computer games
A person who creates websites
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What type of malware is Gammima.AG?
Spyware
Trojan
Worm
Ransomware
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What is the purpose of HTTPS?
It blocks malware
It is a type of hacking tool
It allows access to secure websites
It speeds up internet connections
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Which of the following is an example of phishing?
Overloading a web server with fake requests
Sending bulk emails containing advertisements
Sending an email pretending to be a bank to steal login details
Gaining unauthorized access to a network
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What is the main purpose of a firewall?
To store passwords securely
To increase internet speed
To remove malware from a system
To protect a network by controlling incoming and outgoing traffic
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What is a network protocol?
A hardware device for network security
A set of rules for sending and receiving data on a network
A type of cyber threat
A method for storing passwords securely
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What is a key difference between a Trojan horse and spyware?
Trojan horses disguise themselves as useful, spyware secretly collects data
Trojan horses infect websites, while spyware only affects mobile devices
Spyware encrypts files, while Trojans delete files
Spyware is harmless, while Trojan horses can cause major damage
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What is the function of antivirus software?
To scan for and remove malicious software
To store personal files securely
To increase computer performance
To create backups of important data
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How do usernames and passwords protect an information system?
They block all external network connections
They delete sensitive files after login
They automatically detect viruses
They make it difficult for unauthorized users to gain access
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What access level should students have for their own files?
Admin Access
No Access
Read-Only
Read & Write
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What is cybercrime?
Any illegal activity involving use of a computer or device on a network
Using a computer for social networking
Any use of a computer for personal gain
Accessing the internet without permission
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Which of the following best defines a computer virus?
A secure network communication protocol
Software designed to damage files
A hardware issue causing system failure
Software that speeds up computer performance
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Which of the following is good password security advice?
Use the same password for all accounts
Use a mix of letters, numbers, and symbols
Write your password on a sticky note
Use "password123" as it is easy to remember
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What is malware short for?
Malicious software
Malfunctioning hardware
Malicious hardware
Mail software
