Exam code: 0417 & 0983
Many company computer network systems use WiFi as a communication system to help prevent the issue of tripping over trailing cables.
In order to log onto online gaming a user ID and password is needed.
Explain what is meant by a user ID and password and why they are needed.
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Complete the sentences below using the most appropriate word from the list.
cookies | hacking |
pharming | phishing |
smishing | spam |
spyware | virus |
The act of gaining unauthorised access to a computer system is called …
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The software that gathers data by monitoring key presses on a user’s keyboard is called …
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A fake text message, that could contain a link, sent to a mobile phone is called …
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Complete each of the following sentences.
The scrambling of data being sent from one device to another device is called...
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Unauthorised access to a computer system is called...
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One of the threats to personal data is credit card cloning.
One security improvement for this type of threat is the use of contactless cards.
Give two other security improvements that could be made to help reduce this type of threat
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Remotely logging in to a college computer system requires two-factor authentication.
Explain what is meant by two-factor authentication.
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State two examples of methods that could be used as part of two-factor authentication.
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A teacher is creating a revision website for her students. The website contains information taken from a number of different sources including published books. These sources are protected by copyright.
State what the teacher needs to do to ensure that she does not break copyright rules when she publishes the website.
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One of the risks when entering a password into a computer system is key logging.
Explain what is meant by key logging
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One of the risks when entering a password into a system is shoulder surfing.
Explain what is meant by shoulder surfing.
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Give two security improvements that could be made to reduce shoulder surfing.
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Explain the need for copyright legislation when data is published on the internet.
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Describe methods that software producers use to prevent software copyright being broken.
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The Internet of Things (IoT) allows devices as well as computers to connect to the internet using a router. Each device uses an IP address.
The network has a firewall.
Explain why a firewall is needed.
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Keeping data secure is very important in any computer system. Many organisations use encryption when sending data.
Describe the term encryption.
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Many customers now use contactless payment and internet banking.
Transactions with the bank’s website use a variety of technologies including SSL.
Explain what is meant by SSL.
Include in your answer why SSL is used.
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Data stored on a computer system is at risk of being hacked.
Explain what is meant by the term hacking.
Include in your answer two examples of the effects this can have on the computer system.
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Describe three measures that could be taken to protect the data from being hacked.
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When an email is sent, it could have a digital certificate attached.
Explain why a digital certificate is required.
Include in your answer items that could be found in a digital certificate.
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One of the threats to personal data is credit card cloning.
Explain what is meant by credit card cloning.
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A teacher is creating a revision website for her students. The website contains information taken from a number of different sources including published books. These sources are protected by copyright.
Explain the principles of software copyright.
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Explain why copyright legislation is needed.
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Students in Tawara College are using the internet to find information for a project. They have been told that the college has a firewall.
Explain what is meant by a firewall and why it is used.
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The data stored on the computer system needs to be protected from unauthorised access
Discuss the effectiveness of different methods of increasing security of this data.
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