Computer Science for IGCSE & O level - The Internet And Its Uses (Section 6)
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Which of the following is a common method used to carry out data interception on Wi-Fi networks?
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Which of the following is the most common threat a user encounters while browsing the internet?
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Which of the following is/are true about session cookies?
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What are some common ways to protect yourself from malware?
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What are the common features of a strong password?
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Which of the following should you do to protect yourself against phishing attacks?
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What is the purpose of a 'spoofing' attack?
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To impersonate a legitimate entity.
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What is a common purpose of a keylogger?
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To record a user's keystrokes.
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What type of network device usually sits behind a firewall?
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What is a primary risk associated with using public Wi-Fi?
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Eavesdropping by malicious actors.
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Which of the following is a common type of malware?
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What does the acronym 'DDoS' stand for?
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Distributed Denial of Service
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What is the purpose of a digital certificate?
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To verify the identity of a website and establish a secure connection.
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What is the function of a 'domain name server'?
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To translate domain names into IP addresses.
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In the context of network security, what does the term 'spoofing' refer to?
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The act of impersonating a device or user.
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What is the primary function of a 'Certificate Authority (CA)'?
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To issue and manage digital certificates.
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How does a password manager typically enhance your online security?
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By generating and storing strong, unique passwords for your accounts.
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Which technology allows for the creation and exchange of digital currency?
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What is the main goal of 'Spyware'?
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To secretly monitor a user's activity.
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A form of malware that encrypts data and demands a ransom for its release.
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A network of compromised computers controlled remotely.
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What is the function of a DNS server?
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Converting domain names to IP addresses.
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In the context of cybersecurity, what does 'authentication' mean?
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Verifying a user's identity.
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Which of the following is an example of a 'cookie'?
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A small text file stored on a user's computer by a website.
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What should you do if you lose your phone?
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Immediately contact your mobile carrier and report it lost or stolen.
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What is the purpose of two-factor authentication?
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To verify a user's identity using two different pieces of evidence.
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What is the purpose of SSL/TLS (Secure Sockets Layer/Transport Layer Security) in web browsing?
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To ensure secure communication between a user's browser and a web server
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Which of the following characteristics contribute to a strong password?
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What task does a DNS server perform?
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Translates domain names into IP addresses.
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What is the purpose of multi-factor authentication?
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To verify the user's identity with multiple methods
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What are characteristics of a strong password?
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What should you do to keep your operating system secure?
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What happens to a session cookie after the user closes the web browser?
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It is automatically deleted.
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What is the primary function of a VPN?
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To encrypt your internet traffic and mask your IP address.
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What does the World Wide Web (WWW) consist of?
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A system of interconnected multimedia pages.
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What is a 'brute force' attack?
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An attack that attempts to access a system by trying a vast number of passwords.
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Which of the following is a characteristic of a strong password?
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It includes a mix of upper and lowercase letters, numbers, and symbols.
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What is the main role of a DNS server?
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To translate domain names into IP addresses.
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What is the role of an IP address?
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To identify the specific location of a website's content.
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Which of the following is NOT a method of social engineering?
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What does the 'handshake protocol' in TLS do?
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It authenticates the server and client and establishes a secure connection.
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Which of the following is a characteristic of a Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS) attack?
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It uses many compromised computers.
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What is meant by the term 'HTML'?
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Hypertext Markup Language
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What does HTTPS use to secure data transmission?
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Which of the following are essential for strong password construction?
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What is the primary risk associated with connecting to an unsecured Wi-Fi network?
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Risk of data interception.
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Which of the following is a recommended practice for password management?
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Creating unique, strong passwords for each account.
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What is the best way to protect your computer from malware?
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Regularly update your operating system and software.
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What is the best way to avoid a malware infection?
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Keeping your software up to date.
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What type of program can be used to intercept and monitor data transmitted over a network?
