Cyber Security
Quiz by GCSE Computer Science Teacher 3
GCSE (AQA)
Computer Science
English National Curriculum
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- Q1What term describes the body of technologies, processes, and practices designed to protect networks, any cyber threats?Cyber AttackingPenetration testingCyber SecurityWhite hat hacking45s3.6.1.b
- Q2What is Social Engineering?The engineering of social media traffic in order to influence your social media followersThe art of manipulating or ‘conning’ individuals into giving away private informationThe process of exchanging each others social media information onlineThe art of using social events to grow your network45s3.6.1.b
- Q3Which of the following is not an example of social engineering?HackingPhishingShoulder surfingVishing45s3.6.1.b
- Q4A strong password is one which has?Something that is easy to guess in case you forget.Something unique and personal to youMore than 10 characters and a mixture of symbolsSomething easy to remember like your date of birth45s3.6.1.b
- Q5John is creating a password. Which of the following is a strong password for John?Nhoj321Jx1N47k#&)JonnyBoy675John12345s3.6.1.b
- Q6What are access rights?When users are given their rights in accordance to the networking societyWhen users are given their usernames and passwords on a networkWhen users are given different degrees of access in a network depending on their needsWhen users have access to all things on the network45s3.6.1.b
- Q7Why are access rights are necessary in order to have a secure network?They ensure that everyone can access the files they needThey make it easier for people to download softwareThey ensure that users have access to only what is necessary for themselvesThey make it harder for people to use the web without permisson45s3.6.1.b
- Q8Default passwords need to be changed because?They don't need to be changedThey are generic and easy to guessBecause they get boring after whileBecause they expire after one year45s3.6.1.b
- Q9Which of these is not an example of removable media?DVDUSB Flash DriveMobile PhoneHard Drive45s3.6.1.b
- Q10Removable media poses infection from viruses as a threat and the following threat?Data loss and/or theftEffecting the number of nodes on your networkDamaging the flash memory of your computer45s3.6.1.b
- Q11Why have most organisations now banned the use of removable media?It means staff have to use the company storageIt is impossible to control the upload of content onto the networkIs means people can not take files off the networkIt stops people from charging personal devices at work45s3.6.1.b
- Q12What is meant by unpatched software?A prototype software that is released earlySoftware that has not been updatedSoftware that is not fully installedSoftware with a virus installed45s3.6.1.b
- Q13What does it mean to send out patches?Patches make the application more visually pleasingSoftware manufacturers send out updated code to tackle security flawsSoftware manufacturers send out new software to replace the old onePatches hide viruses and stop them spreading45s3.6.1.b
- Q14Software needs to be up to date at all times to ensure safety because?This makes sure that the software can't be exploited by anyone for example hackersUp to date software is worth more if you want to re-sell your software.Up to date software is more fashionable given nobody likes to have to old thingsHackers will not try and hack newly updated software45s3.6.1.b