ECDL Unit 1 Quiz 1
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A quiz to help those preparing for the ECDL Essentials unit 1 test.
- 1.Which one of the following can cause data corruption?
- A.
A. Encrypted USB drives.
- B.
B. Expired passwords.
- C.
C. Software incompatibility.
- D.
D. Application of software patches
- 2.Which one of the following describes how a portable or removable device can be protected from theft when NOT in use?
- A.
A. By activating a firewall.
- B.
B. By installing anti-virus software.
- C.
C. By locking it in a drawer.
- D.
D. By storing documents in a folder.
- 3.Which one of the following is MOST likely to happen if a network is unsecured?
- A.
A. Information will be accessible to others.
- B.
B. Information will be only be available during office hours.
- C.
C. Information will be lost.
- D.
D. Information will be corrupted.
- 4.Which one of the following describes how a password helps to keep a computer secure?
- A.
A. It compresses data contained on a computer.
- B.
B. It duplicates information being stored on a computer.
- C.
C. It protects information on a computer from risk of unauthorised access.
- D.
D. It encrypts information being stored on a computer.
- 5.Which one of the following describes how a malicious program can enter a computer?
- A.
A. By downloading files from unknown websites.
- B.
B. By deleting e-mails from known senders.
- C.
C. By forwarding email attachments from unknown sources.
- D.
D. By installing new Windows updates.
- 6.Which one of the following describes how a breach in IT security should be reported?
- A.
A. By telephoning your manager.
- B.
B. By gossiping with co-workers.
- C.
C. Using the channel identified in the organisation’s security policy.
- D.
D. By sending an anonymous fax.
- 7.Which one of the following describes what you should do if you receive a chain letter email?
- A.
A. Delete it.
- B.
B. Download any of its attachments.
- C.
C. Reply to it.
- D.
D. Forward it.
- 8.Which one of the following could happen if a computer suddenly malfunctions due to proximity to a heat source?
- A.
A. Any files saved only on the hard disk of the computer will be lost.
- B.
B. The operating system will automatically save all files and shutdown.
- C.
C. External USB device backup will be lost.
- D.
D. The Firewall settings will be turned down.
- 9.Which one of the following is at risk from unauthorised access to a computer?
- A.
A. Installed software application licences can be stolen.
- B.
B. Confidential information can be accessed.
- C.
C. Shareware services will be stopped.
- D.
D. Your system administrator will lose access to your computer.
- 10.Which one of the following should you do to ensure that you follow an organisation’s privacy policy when communicating internally?
- A.
A. Communicate only with secretaries.
- B.
B. Consult the Legal Department or policy manual when in doubt.
- C.
C. Copy all departments on all emails.
- D.
D. Communicate only with managers.
- 11.Which one of the following describes phishing?
- A.
A. Backdoor entry into a computer.
- B.
B. Fraudulent acquisition of personal information.
- C.
C. Chain emails forwarded to you.
- D.
D. Fake virus warnings.
- 12.Which one of the following describes a firewall?
- A.
A. Internet blogging software.
- B.
B. An Internet connection filter.
- C.
C. A phone socket filter.
- D.
D. Anti-malware software.
- 13.Which one of the following is MOST likely to happen if you keep your PDA in an open pocket of your bag?
- A.
A. The battery will go dead.
- B.
B. Your bag will corrode.
- C.
C. The PDA will be stolen.
- D.
D. You will receive text messages from strangers.
- 14.Which one of the following is a security risk associated with using the default password on a network?
- A.
A. Increased spam.
- B.
B. Disabled Firewall.
- C.
C. Slow speed of connection.
- D.
D. Low resistance to hackers.
- 15.Which one of the following statements about a password is TRUE?
- A.
A. It should be changed regularly.
- B.
B. It cannot contain special character symbols.
- C.
C. It should only contain capital letters.
- D.
D. Only you and your manager should know it.
- 16.Which one of the following describes why you should follow procedures while using IT resources in an organisation?
- A.
A. To ensure the secure use of IT resources.
- B.
B. To allow sales reps to track selling patterns.
- C.
C. To allow managers to track your work effects.
- D.
D. To ensure easy access to information on your computer.
- 17.Which one of the following describes why it is important to have a secure off-site backup copy of files?
- A.
A. To reduce downtime caused by file loss in case of a disaster.
- B.
B. To allow you time to disable the office Firewall.
- C.
C. To stop viruses from attacking the network.
- D.
D. To transfer spam on the backup server.
- 18.Which one of the following is the name for unwanted bulk messages sent by unknown sources?
- A.
A. Malware.
- B.
B. Spyware.
- C.
C. Viruses.
- D.
D. Spam.
- 19.Which one of the following will protect a computer from malicious programs?
- A.
A. Marking emails with attachments from unknown senders as junk mail.
- B.
B. Allowing everyone access to a computer.
- C.
C. Removing login passwords.
- D.
D. Installing software received in emails from unknown users.
- 20.Which one of the following describes how confidential information should be sent using an unsecured network?
- A.
A. In a text only file.
- B.
B. In an encrypted format.
- C.
C. In a compressed format.
- D.
D. With your name typed at the end of the email.
- 21.Which one of the following can protect a computer from the risk of unwanted emails?
- A.
A. Using anti-spam software.
- B.
B. Using anti-Bluetooth software.
- C.
C. Using anti-virus software.
- D.
D. Using anti-trojan software.
- 22.Which one of the following will ensure that software is stored safely?
- A.
A. Storing it in a place free of magnetic fields.
- B.
B. Backing up the software applications.
- C.
C. Placing it close to the computer.
- D.
D. Downloading illegal updates of the software.
- 23.Which one of the following describes the IT security checks that should be carried out when using a device that is NOT part of an organisation’s IT infrastructure?
- A.
A. The checks listed in the organisation’s security policy.
- B.
B. The checks listed in an help forum.
- C.
C. The checks listed in the device manual.
- D.
D. The checks sugguested by a colleague.
- 24.Which one of the following is an example of phishing?
- A.
A. An email containing a trojan via a file attachment.
- B.
B. An email asking you to forward it on to ten people in your address book.
- C.
C. An email directing the recipient to a website to verify credit card details.
- D.
D. An email warning the recipient of a computer virus threat.
- 25.Which one of the following describes how confidential information should be sent using an unsecured network?
- A.
A. Compressed using a data compression tool.
- B.
B. Digitally signed to confirm its authenticity.
- C.
C. Only send confidential information in the post.
- D.
D. Encrypted, so that only a person with a key can decrypt it.
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