Year 8 ICT - Data Security Quiz

Which of the following is an example of a strong password?

• password123

• John1990

• M$ecureP@55!

• 12345678

What does 'phishing' refer to?

• Sending viruses

• Scanning for malware

• Stealing data through fake emails

• Encrypting files

Which of these is NOT a threat to data security?

• Firewall

• Virus

• Hacker

• Spyware

What does antivirus software do?

• Slows down the system

• Protects against malware

• Sends spam emails

• Encrypts data

Which of these is a secure website address?

• http://secure.com

• www.google.com

• https://bank.com

• ftp://files.com

Which of the following helps protect data when sending over the internet?

• Compression

• Encryption

• Defragmentation

• Formatting

A firewall is used to:

• Cook data

• Improve battery life

• Block unauthorized access

• Delete files

What is the purpose of two-factor authentication?

• To track location

• To speed up login

• To add extra security

• To change passwords

What should you avoid doing with your password?

• Writing it down on paper

• Sharing it with others

• Using common words

• All of the above

Which is an example of automatic data backup?

• Manually copying files

• Using cloud services to back up data

• Sending emails

• Typing passwords