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