Computer Science (1-9) - System software & Security

Phishing is the term used to describe keeping personal information safe online.

• True

• False

What is the worst thing to do when you receive a suspect email?

• Delete it
• Read it
• Open the attachment
• Block sender

What should your password never be?

• Pet name
• Mother Maiden name
• Name/ DOB
• Favourite food

Which one of these is not a network threat?

• Virus

• Trojan Horse

• Worm

• Encryption

USB sticks commonly infect network systems?

• True
• False

Social engineering - is the art of manipulating or ‘conning’ individuals into giving away private information.

• True
• False

Viruses have the ability to?

• Infect and embed themselves into programs
• Modify and delete files
• Install without your knowledge
• Decrypt cypher text

Malware - Software install on a computer to keep data safe.

• True

• False

DOS attack - Stands for Denial of system attack.

• True
• False

Common features to protect mobile data includes.

• Strong passwords
• Finger prints
• DNA
• Facial recognition