Potential Risks to Data (Edexcel IGCSE ICT): Exam Questions

Exam code: 4IT1

15 mins6 questions
13 marks

Listeners can subscribe to get notifications about new shows.

(i) State one risk to personal information when subscribing.

(1)

(ii) Describe one way a listener can secure their personal information.

(2)

21 mark

Anonymity is a threat to the safety of members of online communities.

State one other threat to members of online communities.

32 marks

Give two types of online payment system that customers could use to pay for tickets.

41 mark

The venue promotes events on a website.

Which one of these causes a risk to online safety?

  • Bookmarking

  • Legislation

  • Misrepresentation

  • Vlogging

54 marks

Camille creates a home network.

Camille uses anti-malware to secure her data online.

Describe two types of malware.

64 marks

Camille shares family photographs online with friends.

Camille buys extra online storage.

(i) State two protocols that could be used to secure online payments.

(2)

(ii) After Camille enters her password correctly, she receives this text message from her bank.

Mobile screen showing a verification code input form, with a prompt to enter the six-digit code. A numeric keypad is visible for entry.

Explain why this message helps keep Camille’s payments secure.

(2)