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- 1. Multiple ChoiceIt is any software designed to damage or to disrupt a system.Malicious software (malware)AdwareSpywarePhishing
- 2. Multiple ChoiceSomeone monitors the data travelling on a network and intercepts sensitive info. They use packet sniffing software to do this. Encryption can prevent this.PASSIVEACTIVEINSIDERBRUTE FORCE
- 3. Multiple ChoiceScares the user into thinking they have lots of viruses. Provides a malicious link to ‘fix the problem’ScarewareRansomwareSpywareTrojan
- 4. Multiple ChoiceEncrypts all files on the device. The attacker demands large sums of money to decrypt the files.ScarewareRansomwareSpywareTrojan
- 5. Multiple ChoiceSecretly monitors users actions (e.g. buttons pressed) – info is sent on to a hacker.ScarewareRansomwareSpywareTrojan
- 6. Multiple ChoiceAttach themselves to certain files. Users spread these files by copying them and activate viruses by opening infected filesVirusWormTrojan
- 7. Multiple ChoiceSelf replicate without any user help meaning they can spread very quickly.VirusWormTrojan
- 8. Multiple ChoiceDisguised as legitimate software. Users install them without realising they have a hidden purpose.VirusWormTrojan
- 9. Multiple Choice
“password” is a bad choice for a password.
True
False
- 10. Multiple Choice
Co-workers should share a single password to cut down on the chances of one being guessed.
True
False
- 11. Multiple Choice
Malware is another name for computer viruses.
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False
- 12. Multiple Choice
There are many types of malware.
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False
- 13. Multiple Choice
Malware is short for malicious software.
True
False
- 14. Multiple Choice
Type of malware that hides within or looks like a legitimate program and does not replicate itself.
virus
trojan horse
rootkit
worm
- 15. Multiple Choice
What is this an image of?StarBusWANLAN - 16. Multiple ChoiceIt is any software designed to damage or to disrupt a system.Malicious software (malware)AdwareSpywarePhishing
- 17. Multiple ChoiceWhat is the software called that stops malicious code from entering the network?Anti virus scannerCode blasterFirewallWaterwell
- 18. Multiple Choice
What does WAN stand for?
Wide Area Network
World Area Network
Wide Arena Network
World Arena Network
- 19. Multiple ChoiceWhat does the data get broken down in to allowing it to travel across a network such as the internet?PacketsPiecesPartsPoints
- 20. Multiple ChoiceWhy do we network computers together?So they can share files and resources.To have sole use of a machine and avoid bandwidth limitations.
- 21. Multiple ChoiceWhat is an advantage of a LAN?You can save money by sharing peripherals like printers.It is limited to a small area.Can cover near infinite geographical distance.Expensive to setup.
- 22. Multiple ChoiceLAN stands for?Local Area NetworkLocal Area NameLittle Area NetworkLocal Art Network
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