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You might be content in your general knowledge on the topic of IT security – don’t click on links sent to you from total strangers and don’t visit untrustworthy websites for downloads, and make sure you keep your security software up-to-date to avoid disaster – but how far does your knowledge on the topic actually go? Take this quiz and we’ll see how much you really know about keeping your computer safe.
- 1.Which one of the following describes spam?
- A.
Gathering information about a person or organisation without their knowledge.
- B.
Performing an unauthorised, usually malicious, action such as erasing files.
- C.
Putting unnecessary load on the network by making copies of files.
- D.
Sending unwanted bulk messages.
- 2.
- A.
Anti-spam software.
- B.
Anti-virus software.
- C.
Anti-spyware software.
- D.
PC diagnostic software.
- 3.
- A.
Using only software that has been checked for viruses.
- B.
Maintaining regularly updated anti-virus software.
- C.
Opening only virus-checked file attachments from known sources.
- D.
Using a USB Flash Drive from an unknown source to exchange data.
- 4.
- A.
To protect your computer from all known viruses.
- B.
To ensure the software identifies old viruses.
- C.
To protect your computer from unwanted bulk messages.
- D.
To prevent the spread of malicious programs on the Internet.
- 5.Which one of the following describes what you should do if you receivea chain letter email?
- A.
Forward the email.
- B.
Download it onto your system.
- C.
Delete the email.
- D.
Send a read receipt.
- 6.
- A.
A skilled programmer who uses authorised access to exploit information available on a computer.
- B.
A skilled programmer who secretly invades computers without authorisation.
- C.
A skilled programmer who writes programs to train new employees.
- D.
A skilled programmer who helps in the installation of new software for an organisation.
- 7.Which one of the following describes why firewalls are used?
- A.
To prevent unauthorised access by incoming transmissions.
- B.
To prevent destruction of a computer in the event of a fire.
- C.
To enable easy downloading of data from web sites.
- D.
To detect and disable viruses already on a computer.
- 8.
- A.
An email from a friend you have not seen recently.
- B.
An email with an attachment sent by a colleague using their personal email address.
- C.
An email asking you to go to a website for a free computer scan.
- D.
An email advertisement from a local shop you subscribe to.
- 9.
- A.
To be aware of who is in the building.
- B.
To check up on the time-keeping of users.
- C.
To protect computers against unauthorised use.
- D.
To enable a personalised greeting for each user.
- 10.Which one of the following statements about a password is TRUE?
- A.
It must be changed only if it is compromised.
- B.
It cannot contain special character symbols.
- C.
It must be registered with the system administrator.
- D.
It should be changed regularly.
- 11.Which one of the following should be used to change your password?
- A.
Control Panel.
- B.
Anti-virus software.
- C.
Windows Firewall.
- D.
Internet Explorer.
- 12.Which one of the following shows respect for confidentiality ofinformation?
- A.
Discussing confidential information over the telephone.
- B.
Disclosing confidential information only to authorised individuals.
- C.
Uploading confidential information to a shared web site.
- D.
Emailing confidential information to a colleague.
- 13.Which one of the following would be considered the BEST way to storea PIN number?
- A.
Keep a written note of it with you bank cards.
- B.
Store it on your computer.
- C.
Memorise it.
- D.
Keep a written note of it in your office drawer.
- 14.Which one of the following describes why users should lock theircomputer when leaving their desk?
- A.
To prevent unauthorised access to data.
- B.
To prevent a waste of electricity.
- C.
To prevent data from getting corrupted.
- D.
To prevent the computer from malfunctioning.
- 15.
- A.
An email warning the recipient of a computer virus threat.
- B.
An email directing the recipient to forward the email to friends.
- C.
An email directing the recipient to enter personal details on a fake website.
- D.
An email directing the recipient to download an attachment.
- 16.
- A.
Using a screen name or nick name that cannot identify you.
- B.
Meeting someone you met online face-to-face in the company of your parents.
- C.
Keeping your social network profile private.
- D.
Giving your home address to someone you met in a chat room.
- 17.
- A.
A network where devices outside the network cannot see or communicate directly with computers on the network.
- B.
A network where devices outside the network can see but cannot communicate directly with computers on the network.
- C.
A network where devices outside the network can see and communicate directly with computers on the network.
- D.
A network where devices outside the network cannot see but can communicate directly with computers on the network.
- 18.Which one of the following describes how confidential informationshould be sent using an unsecured network?
- A.
In an unsigned email.
- B.
In an encrypted format.
- C.
In a compressed format.
- D.
In an attachment.
- 19.
- A.
They cannot be intercepted by unknown users.
- B.
They limit accessibility to other users.
- C.
They limit visibility to other users.
- D.
They can be accessible to other users.
- 20.
- A.
Disconnect the computer from the network.
- B.
Complain to the System Administrator.
- C.
Change the default WEP or WPA access key to one that only you know.
- D.
Adjust the Internet security settings.
- 21.Which one of the following describes Bluetooth?
- A.
Short-range wired protocol for exchanging data.
- B.
Short-range wireless protocol for exchanging data.
- C.
Long-range wireless protocol for exchanging data.
- D.
Long-range wired protocol for exchanging data.
- 22.
- A.
To increase the range of the device.
- B.
To improve the quality of reception.
- C.
To prevent the risk of unauthorised access.
- D.
To reduce interference from other devices.
- 23.Which one of the following would result in the loss of contact details if itwere stolen?
- A.
Printer.
- B.
Mobile Phone.
- C.
Modem.
- D.
MP3.
- 24.Which one of the following should you do to ensure that your USBstorage device is kept safe and secure?
- A.
Only use it in private surroundings.
- B.
Do not access it using a Bluetooth device.
- C.
Use firewall software.
- D.
Never leave it unattended.
- 25.Which one of the following departments would usually hold guidelinesand procedures for the secure use of IT within an organisation?
- A.
The IT Department.
- B.
The Marketing Department.
- C.
The Sales Department.
- D.
The Finance Department.
- 26.
- A.
To ensure easy access to information on your computer.
- B.
To ensure the secure use of IT resources.
- C.
To ensure the IT Department is able to monitor all activity.
- D.
To ensure the Finance Department is able to monitor the costs of IT resources.
- 27.Which one of the following should you approach if you are unsure ofthe IT security procedure to follow when uninstalling an application onyour computer?
- A.
A technically well-informed team member.
- B.
A senior colleague in the Finance Department.
- C.
The Maintenance Department.
- D.
The Systems Administrator.
- 28.
- A.
Using the telephone.
- B.
By emailing to the IT Manager.
- C.
Using any means of communication.
- D.
Using the method listed in the organisation’s security policy.
- 29.
- A.
By reading the office newsletter.
- B.
By reading the policy in the organisation’s policy manual.
- C.
By speaking to the Finance Department.
- D.
By speaking to the Sales Department.
- 30.Which one of the following would prevent the theft of a laptop?
- A.
Anti-virus software.
- B.
Spyware.
- C.
A security cable.
- D.
A webcam.
- 31.Which one of the following could be the unexpected outcome ofdeleting a large group of files?
- A.
The files would be hidden.
- B.
An important file may be accidentally deleted.
- C.
The files would become read-only.
- D.
A delete file confirmation window may appear.
- 32.Which one of the following would NOT happen if a computer suddenlymalfunctions?
- A.
Some software may have to be reinstalled.
- B.
The operating system will fail.
- C.
Files saved on the hard drive will be lost.
- D.
All off-site backups will be lost.
- 33.
- A.
A labelled CD.
- B.
A printout.
- C.
A website offering a file sharing service.
- D.
A friend’s computer.
- 34.
- A.
To improve accessible of files from other locations.
- B.
To speed up the process of accessing the files at any time.
- C.
To prevent the loss of data in the event of a fire.
- D.
To reduce the possibility of data theft.
- 35.
- A.
Storing it in a place free of magnetic fields.
- B.
Storing it in a cupboard.
- C.
Storing backups of the software.
- D.
Storing it in its original packing.
- 36.
- A.
PC diagnostic software.
- B.
Anti-spyware software.
- C.
Anti-spam software.
- D.
Web tracking software.
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