Year 8 Computer Crime Assessment Spring 1 2019
  • 1. A phishing email is one which:
A) offers you products in which you may have no interest
B) contains abusive and threatening language
C) requests a payment for goods you have not received
D) encourages you to click on a link to a fraudulent website
  • 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) report it as a possible phishing scam
D) reply, pointing out the error
  • 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) have a heading with a logo which appears genuine
C) offer large sums of money
D) appear to come from a friend
  • 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) replying to the email
B) deleting the email
C) clicking the link
D) pointing to the link without clicking
  • 5. Hacking is illegal under:
A) The Data Protection Act or GDPR
B) The computer misuse act
C) Copyright Law
D) Health & Safety 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) send some money
B) delete the email
C) forward the email to a friend
D) reply to the email
  • 7. Gaining unauthorised access to someone else’s computer files is known as:
A) copyright infringement
B) hacking
C) virus attack
D) data theft
  • 8. You can protect yourself against spam or fraudulent emails by:
A) never clicking on links that you are suspicious of
B) all of the above
C) using the spam filter
D) being aware of different types of email
  • 9. Under the Computer Misuse Act, it is illegal to:
A) all of the above
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) change data on someone else’s computer files without permission
  • 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) only allowing your friends and family to know your passwords
D) Choosing a strong password and changing it regularly
  • 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) unwanted software installed without consent
D) a software bug
  • 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) steal important information from your computer
B) all of the above
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 can completely destroy your computer
B) Anti-virus software will always prevent a virus from attacking your computer
C) Viruses cannot be spread via email
D) It is easy to spot when your computer has a virus
  • 17. Which of the following is a sign of a possible malware attack?
A) A new toolbar appears on your browser
B) Any of the above
C) You see a lot of pop up adverts even when you're offline
D) Your hard disk is working overtime but you're not doing anything
  • 18. To avoid your computer being infected by malware, you should not:
A) open emails from people you do not know
B) pen email attachments
C) Download music or software from illegal sites
D) post personal details on social networking sites
  • 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) save all your passwords in a file on your computer in case you forget one
D) use something easy to remember like your pet’s name
  • 20. You can be confident your passwords are completely secure if:
A) you change them regularly
B) you can use different passwords for all your online accounts
C) they are atleast 8 characters long
D) none of the above
  • 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) has to ask permission to keep your data on their computer
B) must register with the Information Comissioner
C) must delete the data when you leave
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) Their address
C) All of the above
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 General Data Protection Regulations
C) The Criminal Misuse Act
D) The Health & Safety Act
  • 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 have a right to see what data the company holds about them
D) they can correct the data themselves
  • 27. The law regarding holding personal data states that if a company holds personal data it must:
A) all of the above
B) allow people to see what data is held about them
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 year that a particular pupil joined the school
C) the average percentage a*-c grades at gcse gained by pupils last year
D) the school's email address
  • 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) keep the data forever
B) sell the data for research purposes after removing data from which individuals can be identified
C) none of the above
D) seel the data to other organisatiosn
  • 31. When you enter personal details on social networking sites you should never:
A) enter your address
B) enter personal details of your friends and families
C) upload photosgraphghs of yourself that you would not want everyone to see
D) enter any of the above
  • 32. Health and Safety regulations require an employer to:
A) provide wrist rests for the keyboard
B) plan work at a computer so there are frequent breaks
C) all of the above
D) pay for glasses for employees who need them, if they spend a lot of time using a computer
  • 33. Health and Safety regulations require an employer to:
A) provide cup holders
B) provide tiltable screens
C) all of the above
D) provide flat screens
  • 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) all of the above
B) you should take regular breaks
C) the light should not reflect off your computer screen
D) the room should be well-lit, not too bright and dim
  • 36. RSI (Repetitive Strain Injury) can be caused by:
A) sitting in the same position for too long
B) Using a keyboard for several hours a day
C) using a computer in almost all of your lessons
D) moving heavy computers about frequently
  • 37. Employers who ignore Health and Safety rules regarding computer use may:
A) have their computer equipment confiscated
B) at worst, have to pay a fine
C) at worst, face a prison sentence
D) have their company closed down
  • 38. When disposing of an old computer, to protect your personal information it is sufficient to:
A) none of the above
B) reformat the hard drive
C) delete all the files on your computer
D) empty the recycle bin
  • 39. When disposing of an old computer:
A) It should be incinerated to ensure that sensitive data is destroyed
B) It should be taken to a recycling centre
C) It should be taken apart and the outer casing recycled, the rest put in the bin
D) It should be taken to a landfill site
  • 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) Recover emails that you have sent
D) all of the above
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