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Year 8 Computer Crime Assessment Spring 1 2019
Contributed by: Ayub
  • 1. A phishing email is one which:
A) requests a payment for goods you have not received
B) offers you products in which you may have no interest
C) encourages you to click on a link to a fraudulent website
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) reply, pointing out the error
C) click on the link in the email to check if it’s genuine
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) have a heading with a logo which appears genuine
B) address you by name
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) pointing to the link without clicking
B) clicking the link
C) replying to the email
D) deleting the email
  • 5. Hacking is illegal under:
A) Health & Safety Law
B) The Data Protection Act or GDPR
C) Copyright 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) forward the email to a friend
B) delete the email
C) send some money
D) reply to the email
  • 7. Gaining unauthorised access to someone else’s computer files is known as:
A) hacking
B) data theft
C) virus attack
D) copyright infringement
  • 8. You can protect yourself against spam or fraudulent emails by:
A) all of the above
B) never clicking on links that you are suspicious of
C) being aware of different types of email
D) using the spam filter
  • 9. Under the Computer Misuse Act, it is illegal to:
A) change data on someone else’s computer files without permission
B) all of the above
C) look at someone else’s computer files without permission
D) look at someone else’s computer files without permission with intent to commit further criminal offences
  • 10. Hackers:
A) sometimes steal passwords so they can access your online account
B) will destroy your computer hardware
C) are rarely able to steal your personal data
D) can only steal one password at a time
  • 11. You can protect your files from unauthorised access by:
A) making frequent backups
B) Choosing a strong password and changing it regularly
C) never using computers in public spaces, like a library
D) only allowing your friends and family to know your passwords
  • 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) 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) overwrite your files and corrupt your data
B) all of the above
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) Anti-virus software will always prevent a virus from attacking your computer
B) Viruses cannot be spread via email
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) Your hard disk is working overtime but you're not doing anything
B) Any of the above
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) open emails from people you do not know
B) post personal details on social networking sites
C) Download music or software from illegal sites
D) pen email attachments
  • 19. When choosing a password you should:
A) save all your passwords in a file on your computer in case you forget one
B) use something easy to remember like your pet’s name
C) use a foreign word that will not be in an English dictionary
D) use a combination of letters and numbers that mean something to you but no one else
  • 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) Justin123456
B) softcatsears
C) ASDFGHpoiuy
D) JustinSmith
  • 22. An organisation such as a school holds personal data about you. The organisation:
A) must register with the Local Authority
B) must register with the Information Comissioner
C) has to ask permission to keep your data on their computer
D) must delete the data when you leave
  • 23. Which of the following is “personal data” which may be held about someone on the computer system of a supermarket?
A) Their loyalty card number
B) Their address
C) The amount they spent last year at the supermarket
D) All of the above
  • 24. The Act which specifies the rules about collecting and holding personal data is called:
A) the General Data Protection Regulations
B) The Criminal Misuse Act
C) The Health & Safety Act
D) The Personal data Act
  • 25. The law states that
A) all personal data must be encrypted
B) personal data must be updated at least once a year
C) only government organisations can hold personal data about you
D) personal data held by an organisation must be protected from hackers
  • 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) all of the above
B) keep the data secure
C) keep the data accurate and up to date
D) allow people to see what data is held about them
  • 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 school's email address
C) the average percentage a*-c grades at gcse gained by pupils last year
D) the number of pupils in school
  • 29. A "data harvesting tool" is:
A) a type of virus
B) illegal software used to steal passwords
C) a type of input device
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) keep the data forever
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 any of the above
B) enter personal details of your friends and families
C) enter your address
D) upload photosgraphghs of yourself that you would not want everyone to see
  • 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) 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) provide tiltable screens
B) provide flat screens
C) provide cup holders
D) all of the above
  • 34. A well-designed workstation:
A) has the screen above eye level
B) has atleast 10m of space per person
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) you should take regular breaks
B) all of the above
C) the room should be well-lit, not too bright and dim
D) the light should not reflect off your computer screen
  • 36. RSI (Repetitive Strain Injury) can be caused by:
A) moving heavy computers about frequently
B) using a computer in almost all of your lessons
C) Using a keyboard for several hours a day
D) sitting in the same position for too long
  • 37. Employers who ignore Health and Safety rules regarding computer use may:
A) at worst, have to pay a fine
B) at worst, face a prison sentence
C) have their company closed down
D) have their computer equipment confiscated
  • 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) delete all the files on your computer
D) reformat the hard drive
  • 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 landfill site
D) It should be taken to a recycling centre
  • 40. A data recovery program can:
A) Reciver files that you have deleted from your hard drive
B) all of the above
C) Recover files even if you have reformatted your hard drive
D) Recover emails that you have sent
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