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IT Security Diagnostic Test Questions Part 2
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1
Which one of the following should be reported to the national fraud and cyber crime agency?
Broadband faults.
Pop-up advertisements.
Phishing attempt.
Trolling attempt.
2
Which one best describes why you should NOT disclose personal confidential information on social networking sites?
The information may affect the graphical appearance of the website.
The information may be used by other users for identity theft.
The information may violate the terms and conditions of the website.
The information may be difficult to remove from your user page.
3
Which one of the following does NOT ensure that data is permanently destroyed?
Shredding a memory card.
Moving data to the recycle bin
Degaussing a hard drive.
Smashing a portable disk to pieces.
4
Which one of the following can be used to reduce the risk of computer theft?
Trojans.
Cable lock.
System updates.
Spyware.
5
From a security perspective, which action is most important before leaving a computer logged on to a network?
Make sure to turn off the screen.
Make sure to start a virus scan.
Make sure to close all open programs.
Make sure to log off.
6
Which one of the following best describes the purpose of a company network account?
To provide users with online entertainment like movies, music and games.
To provide users with services like file sharing, e-mail & Internet access.
To provide users with IP (Internet Protocol) telephony and text chat.
To provide users with a computer virus free area for secure file storage.
7
Which one of the following best describes parental control software?
It tracks websites visited during a browsing session.
It restricts access to chat, file sharing or web browsing.
It monitors users via camera surveillance.
It enables or disables sound and video.
8
Which one of the following actions is most likely to spread malware?
Setting up a firewall with a 6-character long password.
Receiving a cookie while visiting a web site for the first time.
Opening an e-mail attachment from an unknown sender.
Deleting a suspicious email without opening it first.
9
Which one of the following should be carried out to prevent loss of data?
Backups.
Decryption.
Formatting.
Cracking.
10
Which one of the following is a method to ensure data is permanently destroyed?
Compress files before moving them to the recycle bin.
Empty the recycle bin twice for complete destruction.
Make sure the storage media is physically destroyed.
Expose the storage media shortly to infrared light.
11
Which one of the following helps ensure confidentiality when using instant messaging?
Not revealing personal information.
Run adware while messaging.
Enabling cookies in your browser.
Invite unknown users to chat.
12
Which part of https://www.security.org indicates that it is a secure website?
security
https
.org
www
13
Which one of the following is an online activity that should only be undertaken on a secure web page?
Playing a game.
Purchasing a gift.
Using a search engine.
Watching a TV show.
14
Which one of the following is an important reason for permanently deleting data from a device?
It makes applications start a lot faster.
It makes the recycle bin available for file storage.
It makes the device more energy efficient.
It makes the data completely inaccessible.
15
Which one of the following is an important part of a back-up procedure?
Delete the original files.
Store the files in a different location.
Copy files manually one by one.
Include the operating system files.
16
Which application has the functionality of storing multiple usernames and passwords in one location?
Content manager.
Password manager.
Mail manager.
Task manager.
17
Which one of the following best describes the term pharming?
Using instant messaging to gather personal information.
Sending unsolicited e-mail to a large number of users.
Deliberately misdirecting users to a fraudulent website.
Collecting browser habit information via malware.
18
Which one of the following best describes a known security vulnerability of instant messaging (IM)?
Message attachments can contain malware.
Message text can be a virus in itself.
Messages can disable the power supply.
Messages can shut down the firewall.
19
Which one of the following is known by the term WEP?
Wi-Fi Equivalent Privacy.
Wi-Fi Enabled Protection.
Wired Equivalent Privacy.
Wired Enabled Protection.
20
Which one of the following best describes phishing?
E-mail with advertisements sent from fraudulent senders.
Email with large file attachments intended to slow down the email server.
E-mail intented to trick the recipient into revealing financial details.
Email with malware trying to use the recipient's address book for fraud.
21
Which one of the following best describes a one-time password?
A password that is used when restarting a computer.
A password that is valid for only one login session.
A password that is used when encrypting e-mail messages.
A password that is valid only for a specific date and time.
22
Which one of the following should you be aware of when using an unprotected wireless network?
Your computer password will be changed.
Encrypted files will be decrypted.
Firewall protection will be disacbled.
Your data will be accessible to outsiders.
23
Which one of the following prevents unauthorised users from accessing data?
Using an unsecured network.
Using backup software.
Using a strong password.
Using file compression.
24
Which one of the following is a common biometric security technique used in access control?
Fingerprint.
Voice recognition.
Foot print.
Movement tracking.
25
Which one of the following is an example of how a digital signature might be used?
To replace passwords.
To improve web search results.
To compress large files.
To improve e-mail security.
26
Which one of the following is a potential danger when using social networking sites?
Grooming.
Scrolling.
Scanning.
Encrypting.
27
Which of the following allows a device to connect to the Internet using another mobile devices data connection?
A personal hotspot.
A personal folder.
A personal domain.
A personal firewall.
28
Which one best describes when the auto complete function should be disabled when completing an online form?
When entering your date of birth.
When entering your address.
When entering your screen or user name.
When entering your credit card information.
29
Which one of the following applications would you use to delete browsing history?
Internet Explorer.
OpenOffice Writer.
Adobe Reader.
Microsoft Access.
30
Which one of the following best describes the purpose of decrypting e-mail?
It removes the need for anti-virus protection of e-mail.
It makes encrypted e-mail readable.
It reduces the size of file attachments in e-mail.
It automatically corrects wrong e-mail addresses.
31
Which one of the following passwords is an example of good practice?
JB
bRownj
jaCkbRown_23-11- 1990!
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