Computer Science for IGCSE & O level - The Internet And Its Uses (Section 1)
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Which of the following can you do to improve your online security?
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What is the biggest risk of using public Wi-Fi networks without a VPN?
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Your data can be easily intercepted by others on the network.
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What is the purpose of encryption?
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To convert data into an unreadable format.
4
Which of the following describes aspects of digital currency?
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What is the purpose of HTTP and HTTPS?
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To transfer and display information between servers and browsers
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What is the primary purpose of an Access Control List (ACL)?
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To control which users or systems have access to specific resources.
7
What technology is used for accessing web pages?
8
In the context of phishing, what is "typosquatting"?
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Registering a domain name that closely resembles a legitimate one
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A school is using fingerprints to uniquely identify each student. What is the system being used for?
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A register instead of the existing manual system
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What is the main goal of a 'denial-of-service' attack?
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To make a computer resource unavailable.
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What are 'persistent cookies' primarily used for?
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Tracking a user's browsing activity over time and across multiple websites.
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Which of the following actions can help prevent cyber security threats?
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What is a 'firewall' primarily designed to do?
14
Which of the following is a core component of the World Wide Web?
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What are some benefits of using blockchain technology?
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A network of computers infected with malware and controlled remotely.
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What is the main goal of 'ethical hacking'?
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To find vulnerabilities and improve security.
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What is a 'brute-force attack'?
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An attempt to guess a password by trying every possible combination.
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What does 'HTTPS' stand for?
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Hypertext Transfer Protocol Secure
20
Which type of attack attempts to trick a user into revealing their login credentials?
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What is the purpose of the 'handshake protocol' in TLS?
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To establish a secure connection by authenticating parties and negotiating encryption parameters.
22
Which of the following is an example of a top-level domain?
23
Which of the following actions could a hacker take in a 'brute force attack'?
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What are some common techniques used by attackers in social engineering?
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What is a common technique used in 'phishing' attacks?
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What term describes a program that replicates itself, often with the intent of corrupting a computer system?
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What does the 'S' in HTTPS indicate?
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Which of the following can contribute to the strength of a password?
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Which of the following are the components of a URL?
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What is the primary function of a 'router'?
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To connect multiple networks and forward data packets between them.
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Which of the following is a characteristic of a phishing attack?
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Uses deception to get private information.
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What is the role of the browser in accessing web pages?
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To display and interact with web content.
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What is the main purpose of a cookie?
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To store user information.
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What is the primary function of a 'firewall'?
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To filter network traffic.
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What is the function of a web browser’s address bar?
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To enter the URL of the website.
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What does the term 'tailgating' refer to in the context of social engineering?
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Following someone through a restricted area.
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What is the role of a password manager?
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To create and store strong, unique passwords.
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What should you do if you find a suspicious file on your computer?
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Run a scan with your antivirus software.
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Which of the following is a common method used to prevent unauthorized access to data?
40
Which practices can reduce the risk of a 'brute-force' attack?
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Which of the following actions can a user take to protect themselves against phishing attacks?
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Which of the following is a characteristic of 'ransomware'?
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Which of the following can help protect against a 'man-in-the-middle' attack?
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What are potential signs of a 'pharming' attack?
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Which of the following factors can make your password stronger?
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What does the 'S' in HTTPS stand for?
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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 unavailable to users.
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What is the primary purpose of a DNS lookup?
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To translate domain names to IP addresses.
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What is the main purpose of a CAPTCHA?
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To identify a human user and prevent automated bots from accessing a website.
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What does the term "vishing" refer to in the context of cybersecurity?
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Phishing through voice calls.
