Class 12 Computer Science · Chapter 9 · Test 2
Cyber Threats and Defence
36 MCQs
36 questions · 30 min · 36 marks
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Question 1
Cybersecurity awareness is about protecting:
- AOffice furniture and door keys
- BSoftware licences from expiry
- CComputers and networks and data from attacks
- DWebsites from slow loading
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Answer: C
Cybersecurity awareness means knowing how to protect computers and networks and data.
Question 2
Which activity is risky on public Wi-Fi?
- AReading the news
- BOnline banking
- CListening to music
- DChecking the weather
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Answer: B
Public networks may not be secure so banking should be avoided on them.
Question 3
A cyber threat is best described as:
- AA program or action meant to harm systems
- BA weak Wi-Fi signal
- CAn expired software licence
- DA very slow download
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Answer: A
Cyber threats are actions or programs that target computers and networks to cause harm.
Question 4
Which is not an aim of a cyber threat?
- AStealing information
- BDamaging systems
- CInterrupting online services
- DImproving system performance
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Answer: D
Cyber threats steal or damage or disrupt and do not improve systems.
Question 5
Most attacks can be avoided by:
- ABeing cautious with emails and links
- BTurning off the firewall
- CSharing codes with friends
- DIgnoring warnings
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Answer: A
Careful browsing and caution with emails and links prevent many attacks.
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