Cyber Security

Question 1

2. Which one of the following describes a computer hacker?

Accepted Answer

A skilled programmer who secretly invades computers without authorisation.

Question 2

3. Which one of the following is the unsafe online activity?

Accepted Answer

Giving your home address to someone you met in a chat room

Question 3

17. Which one of the following is the reason that users should log on with a username and password?

Accepted Answer

To protect computers against unauthorised use.

Question 4

9. Which one of the following describes why Bluetooth device settings should be adjusted?

Accepted Answer

To prevent the risk of unauthorised access.

Question 5

4. _____ spies on data that travels from the users computer

Accepted Answer

spyware

Question 6

5. Anti-spam software can protect a computer from the risk of unwanted emails.

Accepted Answer

True

Question 7

6. Which one of the following would NOT happen if a computer suddenly malfunctions?

Accepted Answer

All off-site backups will be lost

Question 8

13. Which one of the following is an example of phishing?

Accepted Answer

A email directing the recipient to enter personal details on a fake website

Question 9

16. Which one of the following describes why users should lock their computer when leaving their desk?

Accepted Answer

To prevent unauthorised access to data.

Question 10

1. Who is father of cyber security?

Accepted Answer

August Kerckhoffs

Question 11

8. Which one of the following would prevent the theft of a laptop?

Accepted Answer

A security cable.

Question 12

19. Which of the following is NOT a type of virus?

Accepted Answer

Wrapper

Question 13

14. Which one of the following describes why firewalls are used?

Accepted Answer

To prevent unauthorised access by incoming transmissions.

Question 14

18. Which one of the following describes what you should do if you receive a chain letter email?

Accepted Answer

Delete the email.

Question 15

12. Which one of the following should be used to change your password?

Accepted Answer

Control Panel.

Question 16

11. Which one of the following could lead to the spread of a malicious program?

Accepted Answer

Using a USB Flash Drive from an unknown source to exchange data.

Question 17

15. Which one of the following describes why it is important to update antivirus software regularly?

Accepted Answer

To protect your computer from all known viruses.

Question 18

7. Which one of the following is the recommended action to prevent the risk of access to a network by other users?

Accepted Answer

Change the default WEP or WPA accesskey to one that only you know.

Question 19

20. What is the #1 cybersecurity threat?

Accepted Answer

Ransomware

Question 20

10. Which one of the following should you use to backup personal data?

Accepted Answer

A labelled CD.

Questions 20