GRADE 7

What is data security?

• Protecting computer hardware

• Protecting data from unauthorized access and alterations

• Protecting software from viruses

To be effective, anti-virus software must...

• be regularly updated

• used only when you think there is a virus on your device(s)

• make regular scans

• be the latest version of the anti-virus software available

• be used alongside a firewall, to cover all potential threats

Plugging the computer nto the wall power outlet will protect it from damage.

• True
• False

Backing up data involves creating multiple copies of your data and saving them to _______.

• an external Hard Drive
• a CD
• the Cloud 
• All of the Above

Can flames melt hardware components of the computer?

• Yes
• No

Why is it important to update software?

• To save money
• For the computer to work
• To have the latest protection
• To avoid having to back up

Data should be backed up.....

• Never
• When you remember
• Regularly
• After an attack

What do you call the feature that checks you are not a robot / hacking program?

• Captcha
• Proover
• Tester
• Grabber

Which one is an example of 'physical security'

• firewall
• spam filter
• locked door
• Anti-virus software

What is a strong password?

• 12345

• MyDog'sName

• P@ssw0rd

• abcdef