SSC GK Computer : Computer & Network Security

1. Passwords enable users to– 

(a) get into the system quickly

(b) make efficient use of time

(c) retain confidentiality of files

(d) simplify file structures

(e) None of these

2. A person who uses his or her expertise to gain access to other people’s computers to get information illegally or do damage is a

(a) hacker

(b) analyst

(c) instant messenger

(d) programmer

(e) spammer

3. ________ ‘are attempts by individuals to obtain confidential information from you by falsifying their identity. 

(a) Phishing trips

(b) Computer viruses

(c) Spyware scams

(d) Viruses

(e) Phishing scams

4. Why is it unethical to share copyrighted files with your friends? 

(a) It is not unethical, because it is legal.

(b) It is unethical because the files are being given for free.

(c) Sharing copyrighted files without permission breaks copyright laws.

(d) It is not unethical because the files are being given for free.

(e) It is not unethical - anyone can access a computer

5. You can protect sensitive data from prying eyes using ______ 

(a) Encryption

(b) Passwords

(c) File locks

(d) File permissions

(e) None of these

6. If your computer keeps rebooting itself, then it is likely that _______ 

(a) It has a virus

(b) It does not have enough memory

(c) There is no printer

(d) There has been a power surge

(e) It needs a CD-ROM

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