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