Computer Science for IGCSE & O level - The Internet And Its Uses (Section 3)
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What is the primary function of a 'web browser'?
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To display web pages and interact with web content.
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What is the primary goal of a social engineering attack?
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To trick users into revealing confidential information.
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What is the primary function of a digital certificate used in online security?
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To verify the identity of a website and establish a secure connection.
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What is the impact of a successful phishing attack?
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Loss of personal information.
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What is 'social engineering'?
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A technique used by cybercriminals to manipulate people to gain access.
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Which of the following is NOT a type of malware?
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What is the primary function of a Uniform Resource Locator (URL)?
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To specify the location of web pages
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What does the term 'phishing' refer to?
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Attempting to acquire sensitive information by posing as a trustworthy entity.
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What is the primary goal of a Denial-of-Service (DoS) attack?
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To make a computer or network resource unavailable to its intended users.
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Which of the following is a characteristic of a 'distributed denial of service' (DDoS) attack?
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It attempts to make a website unavailable by flooding it with traffic from many different computers.
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What is the main purpose of anti-malware software?
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To protect your computer from viruses and other malware.
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Which of the following are common signs of a phishing email?
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What is the purpose of a digital certificate?
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To verify the authenticity of a website and establish a secure connection.
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What should you do if you have a strong suspicion that your account has been hacked?
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Change your password immediately and enable multi-factor authentication.
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What is the purpose of a 'public key' in cryptography?
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What is a key step in protecting yourself against phishing attacks?
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Verifying the sender's email address.
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What is the primary function of a Trojan horse?
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To disguise itself as legitimate software.
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Which of the following is a common type of malware?
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What is the purpose of a 'proxy server'?
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To act as an intermediary between a client and a server.
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How can you verify the identity of a website that asks you to enter your login credentials?
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Look for the lock icon and 'https' in the URL.
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What is a 'Trojan horse'?
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Malware disguised as legitimate software.
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Software designed to disrupt or damage computer systems.
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What are some of the techniques that attackers may utilize to trick you?
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What is a key characteristic of blockchain technology?
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Transparency of transactions.
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What is the most effective way to protect your system from viruses?
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What does a browser cache store?
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What are some effective practices for avoiding phishing scams?
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What are some of the benefits of using a password manager?
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What are the essential components of a strong security posture?
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Which of the following is NOT a common type of biometric identification?
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What is the main difference between the Internet and the World Wide Web?
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The Internet is the underlying infrastructure, while the World Wide Web is a collection of interconnected web pages.
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What is the role of the domain name in a URL?
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To identify the server hosting the website.
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What is the primary goal of data interception, as described in the text?
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To obtain confidential information.
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What does 'HTTPS' ensure when you are browsing a website?
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A secure connection between your browser and the website.
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What is the main difference between a web browser and a web server?
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A web browser displays web pages, while a web server stores and delivers them.
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What are common indications that an email might be a phishing attempt?
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What is 'spoofing' in the context of cybersecurity?
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The act of pretending to be someone or something else to deceive.
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What is a benefit of using a Virtual Private Network (VPN)?
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Which of the following best describes the purpose of a URL?
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To locate and retrieve web pages.
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What is a key element of a strong password?
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Being long and complex with a mix of characters.
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Which of the following is designed to prevent third-party eavesdropping on the internet?
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In the context of digital currency, what does 'Fiat' mean?
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Government-issued currency
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What does a URL contain that specifies the location of a resource?
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Which of the following is a characteristic of 'Adware'?
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It displays unwanted advertisements.
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What is the potential danger of clicking a suspicious link in an email?
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It can lead to a virus infection.
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What is the primary defense against a DoS attack?
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Increasing the server's bandwidth capacity.
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What is the primary function of a DNS server?
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To translate domain names into IP addresses.
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Which of the following is a characteristic of 'persistent cookies'?
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They are stored on the user's computer for a specific time period.
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What is the main difference between a virus and a worm?
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Viruses need a host program, worms don't.
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What is the primary purpose of a firewall?
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To block unwanted network traffic
