Y7A - Tech - Mid-Year Revision Question

What is one common effect of a computer virus on a system?

• It makes the computer run faster

• It causes the computer to crash and data to be deleted

• It improves internet speed

• It adds extra memory

What is the main purpose of a firewall?

• To scan for viruses only

• To block dangerous network traffic and protect data

• To store backup files

• To update the operating system

Which method uses a person's unique body feature for identity verification?

• Typing a password

• Clicking a mouse

• Scanning a fingerprint

• Saving a file

In website security, what does SSL stand for?

• Secure Socket Layer

• Safe System Link

• Simple Security Lock

• Secure Server Login

Which component is known as the "brain" of the computer?

• Motherboard

• CPU

• Hard Drive

• Power Supply

Which of the following is an example of an input device?

• Monitor

• Printer

• Keyboard

• Speaker

What is the primary function of a scanner?

• To print documents

• To display images on-screen

• To convert paper documents into digital form

• To store digital files

Which device is used to store data externally?

• USB pen drive

• Keyboard

• Mouse

• Monitor

Which type of memory loses its data when the power is turned off?

• Non-volatile memory

• Volatile memory

• Flash memory

• Hard disk memory

What does encryption do to your data?

• It deletes the data

• It makes the data easier to access

• It sends the data to the cloud

• It changes the data into a secret, unreadable format