Many company computer network systems use WiFi as a communication system to help prevent the issue of tripping over trailing cables.
In order to log onto online gaming a user ID and password is needed.
Explain what is meant by a user ID and password and why they are needed.
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Complete the sentences below using the most appropriate word from the list.
cookies | hacking |
pharming | phishing |
smishing | spam |
spyware | virus |
The act of gaining unauthorised access to a computer system is called …
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The software that gathers data by monitoring key presses on a user’s keyboard is called …
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A fake text message, that could contain a link, sent to a mobile phone is called …
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Explain the need for copyright legislation when data is published on the internet.
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Describe methods that software producers use to prevent software copyright being broken.
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The Internet of Things (IoT) allows devices as well as computers to connect to the internet using a router. Each device uses an IP address.
The network has a firewall.
Explain why a firewall is needed.
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Keeping data secure is very important in any computer system. Many organisations use encryption when sending data.
Describe the term encryption.
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Many customers now use contactless payment and internet banking.
Transactions with the bank’s website use a variety of technologies including SSL.
Explain what is meant by SSL.
Include in your answer why SSL is used.
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Data stored on a computer system is at risk of being hacked.
Explain what is meant by the term hacking.
Include in your answer two examples of the effects this can have on the computer system.
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Describe three measures that could be taken to protect the data from being hacked.
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When an email is sent, it could have a digital certificate attached.
Explain why a digital certificate is required.
Include in your answer items that could be found in a digital certificate.
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Students in Tawara College are using the internet to find information for a project. They have been told that the college has a firewall.
Explain what is meant by a firewall and why it is used.
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The data stored on the computer system needs to be protected from unauthorised access
Discuss the effectiveness of different methods of increasing security of this data.
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