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Threats posed to networks Online Quiz

Description: Questions designed to test students on their ability to understand threats posed to networks
Number of Questions: 8
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Tags: information technology
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A denial of service attack is caused by

  1. one computer repeatedly sending packets of data to another

  2. many computers repeatedly sending packets of data to another


Correct Option: A

This type of malware causes many adverts to appear on your computer to earn the creator money

  1. Spyware

  2. Virus

  3. Adware

  4. Worm


Correct Option: C

Spyware is designed to

  1. record activity you do on your computer

  2. Ignore you

  3. Watch you through your webcam

  4. create a 'back door' to your system


Correct Option: A

A form of social engineering used to get you to give out your personal information

  1. Virus

  2. Phishing

  3. Fishing

  4. Phising


Correct Option: B

This malware encrypts all your files and requests payment to release the files

  1. Virus

  2. Worm

  3. Trojan horse

  4. Ransomware


Correct Option: D

Worms are able to spread across a network

  1. but require human involvement

  2. without the need of human involvement


Correct Option: B

Viruses infect computer by attaching themselves to

  1. packets of data

  2. programs or files

  3. icons


Correct Option: B
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