Year 8 Computer Crime Assessment Spring 1 2019 - Quiz
  • 1. A phishing email is one which:
A) offers you products in which you may have no interest
B) encourages you to click on a link to a fraudulent website
C) requests a payment for goods you have not received
D) contains abusive and threatening language
  • 2. if you receive an email from a well-known company, but its name is misspelt in the sender’s address, you should:
A) forward the email to a friend to check
B) click on the link in the email to check if it’s genuine
C) reply, pointing out the error
D) report it as a possible phishing scam
  • 3. A fraudulent email which is trying to obtain your username and password for a particular site will typically:
A) offer large sums of money
B) address you by name
C) appear to come from a friend
D) have a heading with a logo which appears genuine
  • 4. You can tell whether a link in email will take you to a genuine website, for example belonging to a bank, without risk, by:
A) clicking the link
B) replying to the email
C) deleting the email
D) pointing to the link without clicking
  • 5. Hacking is illegal under:
A) The Data Protection Act or GDPR
B) Copyright Law
C) Health & Safety Law
D) The computer misuse act
  • 6. You receive a desperate plea for help from a friend who says they are stuck overseas and all their money has been stolen. You should:
A) delete the email
B) forward the email to a friend
C) send some money
D) reply to the email
  • 7. Gaining unauthorised access to someone else’s computer files is known as:
A) data theft
B) hacking
C) virus attack
D) copyright infringement
  • 8. You can protect yourself against spam or fraudulent emails by:
A) never clicking on links that you are suspicious of
B) being aware of different types of email
C) using the spam filter
D) all of the above
  • 9. Under the Computer Misuse Act, it is illegal to:
A) change data on someone else’s computer files without permission
B) look at someone else’s computer files without permission
C) all of the above
D) look at someone else’s computer files without permission with intent to commit further criminal offences
  • 10. Hackers:
A) will destroy your computer hardware
B) are rarely able to steal your personal data
C) can only steal one password at a time
D) sometimes steal passwords so they can access your online account
  • 11. You can protect your files from unauthorised access by:
A) never using computers in public spaces, like a library
B) only allowing your friends and family to know your passwords
C) making frequent backups
D) Choosing a strong password and changing it regularly
  • 12. A computer virus is a small program which:
A) will destroy your computer hardware
B) you may unintentionally transmit to other computers
C) can only be transmitted via email
D) cannot be removed from your computer
  • 13. "Malware” is:
A) security software to detect viruses
B) unwanted software installed without consent
C) a type of virus
D) a software bug
  • 14. Which of these is a sign of malware on your computer?
A) You receive a fraudulent email
B) Your browser alerts you it has blocked a pop-up window
C) Your browser alerts you to update to a newer version
D) Your homepage has changed unexpectedly
  • 15. A computer virus may:
A) all of the above
B) steal important information from your computer
C) use a lot of memory and slow down your computer
D) overwrite your files and corrupt your data
  • 16. Which of the following is true?
A) Viruses cannot be spread via email
B) Anti-virus software will always prevent a virus from attacking your computer
C) It is easy to spot when your computer has a virus
D) Viruses can completely destroy your computer
  • 17. Which of the following is a sign of a possible malware attack?
A) Any of the above
B) Your hard disk is working overtime but you're not doing anything
C) You see a lot of pop up adverts even when you're offline
D) A new toolbar appears on your browser
  • 18. To avoid your computer being infected by malware, you should not:
A) Download music or software from illegal sites
B) open emails from people you do not know
C) post personal details on social networking sites
D) pen email attachments
  • 19. When choosing a password you should:
A) use something easy to remember like your pet’s name
B) use a foreign word that will not be in an English dictionary
C) use a combination of letters and numbers that mean something to you but no one else
D) save all your passwords in a file on your computer in case you forget one
  • 20. You can be confident your passwords are completely secure if:
A) they are atleast 8 characters long
B) none of the above
C) you change them regularly
D) you can use different passwords for all your online accounts
  • 21. Which of the following is a “strong” password for someone named Justin Smith?
A) JustinSmith
B) softcatsears
C) Justin123456
D) ASDFGHpoiuy
  • 22. An organisation such as a school holds personal data about you. The organisation:
A) has to ask permission to keep your data on their computer
B) must delete the data when you leave
C) must register with the Information Comissioner
D) must register with the Local Authority
  • 23. Which of the following is “personal data” which may be held about someone on the computer system of a supermarket?
A) The amount they spent last year at the supermarket
B) All of the above
C) Their address
D) Their loyalty card number
  • 24. The Act which specifies the rules about collecting and holding personal data is called:
A) The Personal data Act
B) The Health & Safety Act
C) The Criminal Misuse Act
D) the General Data Protection Regulations
  • 25. The law states that
A) personal data must be updated at least once a year
B) all personal data must be encrypted
C) personal data held by an organisation must be protected from hackers
D) only government organisations can hold personal data about you
  • 26. If someone suspects that a company holds inaccurate information about them:
A) they will be unable to get the data corrected
B) they can log on any time to find out what data is held about them
C) they can correct the data themselves
D) they have a right to see what data the company holds about them
  • 27. The law regarding holding personal data states that if a company holds personal data it must:
A) keep the data accurate and up to date
B) keep the data secure
C) allow people to see what data is held about them
D) all of the above
  • 28. Which of the following data is considered to be “personal data” when held by a school:
A) the number of pupils in school
B) the average percentage a*-c grades at gcse gained by pupils last year
C) the school's email address
D) the year that a particular pupil joined the school
  • 29. A "data harvesting tool" is:
A) a type of input device
B) illegal software used to steal passwords
C) a type of virus
D) software used to gather inofrmation about individuals
  • 30. Organisations holding personal data are allowed to:
A) sell the data for research purposes after removing data from which individuals can be identified
B) seel the data to other organisatiosn
C) keep the data forever
D) none of the above
  • 31. When you enter personal details on social networking sites you should never:
A) enter personal details of your friends and families
B) enter your address
C) enter any of the above
D) upload photosgraphghs of yourself that you would not want everyone to see
  • 32. Health and Safety regulations require an employer to:
A) all of the above
B) provide wrist rests for the keyboard
C) pay for glasses for employees who need them, if they spend a lot of time using a computer
D) plan work at a computer so there are frequent breaks
  • 33. Health and Safety regulations require an employer to:
A) all of the above
B) provide cup holders
C) provide flat screens
D) provide tiltable screens
  • 34. A well-designed workstation:
A) has an adjustable chair which supports the lower back
B) has atleast 10m of space per person
C) has the screen above eye level
D) all of the above
  • 35. To reduce the danger of eyestrain from using a computer:
A) the room should be well-lit, not too bright and dim
B) the light should not reflect off your computer screen
C) you should take regular breaks
D) all of the above
  • 36. RSI (Repetitive Strain Injury) can be caused by:
A) moving heavy computers about frequently
B) sitting in the same position for too long
C) using a computer in almost all of your lessons
D) Using a keyboard for several hours a day
  • 37. Employers who ignore Health and Safety rules regarding computer use may:
A) have their company closed down
B) have their computer equipment confiscated
C) at worst, have to pay a fine
D) at worst, face a prison sentence
  • 38. When disposing of an old computer, to protect your personal information it is sufficient to:
A) delete all the files on your computer
B) none of the above
C) empty the recycle bin
D) reformat the hard drive
  • 39. When disposing of an old computer:
A) It should be taken to a landfill site
B) It should be taken apart and the outer casing recycled, the rest put in the bin
C) It should be incinerated to ensure that sensitive data is destroyed
D) It should be taken to a recycling centre
  • 40. A data recovery program can:
A) all of the above
B) Recover emails that you have sent
C) Reciver files that you have deleted from your hard drive
D) Recover files even if you have reformatted your hard drive
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