Computer Science for IGCSE & O level - The Internet And Its Uses (Section 2)
1
What does 'phishing' involve?
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Trying to trick people into giving away their personal information online.
2
In the context of cyber security, what does the term 'malware' stand for?
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(A)
Malicious software
3
What type of malware is designed to steal sensitive information such as login credentials and financial data?
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(C)
Spyware
4
What are some best practices to protect against a phishing attack?
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A
B
C
5
What is a common method hackers use in a brute-force attack?
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(A)
Trying every possible password combination.
6
What do we call the process that converts a human-readable domain name (e.g., www.example.com) into an IP address?
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(C)
DNS lookup
7
What is the role of a digital certificate in HTTPS?
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To authenticate the server's identity.
8
Which of the following is a security risk associated with using public Wi-Fi?
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Easier for attackers to intercept your data.
9
What does the term 'malware' stand for?
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(A)
Malicious Software
10
What is the primary method used in phishing attacks?
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(A)
Sending unsolicited emails.
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What is the purpose of 'spam' emails?
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(B)
To send unsolicited bulk messages.
12
What are the common ways in which attackers can gain access to your accounts?
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A
B
C
13
Which of the following is a characteristic of a strong password?
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It contains a mix of uppercase and lowercase letters, numbers, and symbols.
14
What is the purpose of a 'path' in a URL?
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(C)
To locate the specific resource (e.g., a file or a page) on a server.
15
What type of attack is described as attempting to overwhelm a server with numerous requests?
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DoS attack.
16
What is the purpose of a firewall?
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To filter and control network traffic.
17
What is the purpose of the "blacklist" in the context of internet security?
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To block known malicious websites and IP addresses.
18
In the context of social media security, what does 'public access' refer to?
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(C)
Data accessible to anyone on the internet.
19
What is the characteristic of a blockchain that ensures data integrity?
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(B)
Immutability of the data.
20
Which type of malware encrypts a user's files and demands payment for the decryption key?
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(C)
Ransomware
21
Which actions help to protect against 'man-in-the-middle' attacks?
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A
B
D
22
What does 'malware' do?
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It can cause harm to the computer's data or operations.
23
What is the purpose of 'two-factor authentication'?
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To verify a user's identity using multiple methods.
24
What does the term 'biometrics' refer to in the context of authentication?
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Unique physical characteristics.
25
Which of the following files does a web browser cache store?
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(B)
Website images and scripts.
26
What is a key feature of blockchain technology?
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(B)
Immutability of the data.
27
What are some common techniques employed in phishing scams?
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A
B
C
D
28
What are some of the major uses of Cookies?
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A
B
C
29
What does the term 'phishing' refer to?
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(C)
The act of fraudulently attempting to obtain sensitive information, such as usernames, passwords, and credit card details, by disguising as a trustworthy entity in an electronic communication.
30
What does the term 'phishing' refer to?
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The practice of obtaining sensitive information through deception.
31
Which security measure helps protect against the theft of your online credentials?
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Using a strong password.
32
What type of social engineering involves the attacker pretending to be someone in authority to gain information?
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(A)
Pretexting
33
What type of access is granted to 'friends' in the context of social networking settings?
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(D)
Customized access based on the user's preferences.
34
Which of the following is a potential problem associated with an email that appears to be from a company, but is actually a phishing attempt?
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The email contains a virus that could be used to access data
35
What can you do to protect against a Man-in-the-Middle (MitM) attack?
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A
B
36
Which of the following is an example of multi-factor authentication?
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B
D
37
What is the biggest risk associated with clicking on links in emails from unknown senders?
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(C)
You might be directed to a malicious website.
38
What is a potential risk of clicking on a shortened URL?
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(B)
The destination website is hidden, and it could lead to a malicious site.
39
Which of the following actions might indicate a phishing attempt?
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(B)
Being asked to provide personal information via email.
40
What part of a URL specifies the type of protocol used (e.g., http or https)?
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(C)
Protocol
41
Which of the following is a potential result of a 'DDoS attack'?
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(B)
A website becoming temporarily unavailable.
42
Which of the following is an example of a security protocol?
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(C)
HTTPS
43
What is the purpose of a VPN (Virtual Private Network)?
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(B)
To encrypt your internet traffic and mask your IP address.
44
What is the primary purpose of automatic software updates?
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(B)
To protect against malware and improve software performance
45
Which of the following is an advantage of using a strong password?
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A
C
46
What is the primary purpose of a firewall?
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(A)
To filter unwanted Internet traffic
47
What technology allows users to access websites?
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(B)
The World Wide Web (WWW)
48
What are the characteristics of a strong password?
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B
C
49
What is the primary goal of a 'brute-force' attack?
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To guess a password by trying multiple combinations.
