Cybersecurity - OCR Cambridge Nationals IT

What is the primary purpose of malware?

• To secure data

• To steal sensitive information

• To enhance system performance

• To provide entertainment

Which of the following is a common method used in social engineering attacks?

• Encryption

• Firewall installation

• Phishing emails

• Data anonymization

What does the Data Protection Act primarily protect?

• Intellectual property

• Personal data

• Corporate profits

• Software licenses

Which act makes unauthorized access to computer material a criminal offense?

• Copyright, Patents and Designs Act

• Computer Misuse Act

• Data Protection Act

• Freedom of Information Act

What is a Denial of Service (DoS) attack primarily intended to do?

• Decrypt data

• Steal passwords

• Interrupt service availability

• Create backups

Which of the following is NOT a type of malware?

• Virus

• Worm

• Trojan

• Firewall

What is phishing primarily used for?

• To validate user identities

• To distribute malware

• To solicit donations

• To secure networks

Which of the following measures is effective in protecting data from malware?

• Using strong passwords

• Regular software updates

• Frequent data deletion

• All of the above

What does the Copyright, Patents and Designs Act protect?

• Personal data

• Physical property

• Intellectual property

• Government secrets

Which type of social engineering attack involves an attacker pretending to be a high-level official to gain access to confidential data?

• Baiting

• Phishing

• Pretexting

• Tailgating