GCSE Digital Technology Securing Data and Systems

What aspect of responsibility is emphasized in the "Securing Data and Systems" section?

• Financial management

• Privacy and trust

• Sportsmanship

• Nutrition and health

What is the primary function of a computer virus?

• To steal personal information

• To delete data on the computer

• To replicate itself and attach to files

• To enhance computer performance

Which of the following is NOT a type of malware?

• Spyware

• Keylogger

• Antivirus

• Trojan

What can be a consequence of accidentally overwriting a file?

• Increased data security

• Data replacement or deletion

• Faster computer performance

• Improved data accuracy

What is the purpose of spyware?

• To protect data from viruses

• To collect data without the user's knowledge

• To speed up the computer

• To repair corrupted files

Which scenario describes accidental damage to data?

• Leaving a laptop on a train

• A virus infecting a computer

• A disgruntled employee deleting files

• Installing new software

What is social engineering in the context of computer security?

• A method of securing computer networks

• A psychological tactic to obtain confidential information

• A software tool used by hackers

• A type of computer virus

What is phishing commonly used for?

• To spread computer viruses

• To create fake websites to gather information

• To increase internet speed

• To monitor network traffic

What does a 'brute force' attack involve?

• Sending spam emails

• Infecting computers with malware

• Trying all possible password combinations

• Stealing physical computer hardware

What is a dictionary attack?

• An attack that disables a network

• A method using a list of common passwords

• A technique to physically steal data

• A legal method of data retrieval