Year 9 E-safety Test

1.

1 point

25. The law states that:

(a) only government organisations can hold personal data about you

(b) personal data held by an organisation must be protected from hackers

(c) personal data must be updated at least once a year

(d) all personal data must be encrypted

2.

1 point

27. The law regarding holding personal data states that if a company holds personal data it must:

(a) keep the data secure

(b) keep the data accurate and up to date

(c) allow people to see what data is held about them

(d) all of the above

3.

1 point

3. A fraudulent email which is trying to obtain your username and password for a particular site will typically:

(a) have a heading with a logo which appears genuine

(b) address you by name

(c) offer large sums of money

4.

1 point

17. Which of the following is a sign of a possible malware attack?

(a) A new toolbar appears on your browser

(b) You see a lot of pop-up adverts even when you’re offline

(c) Your hard disk is working overtime but you’re not doing anything

(d) Any of the above

5.

1 point

33. Health and Safety regulations require an employer to:

(a) provide cup holders

(b) provide flat screens

(c) provide tiltable screens

(d) all of the above

6.

1 point

32. Health and Safety regulations require an employer to:

(a) plan work at a computer so there are frequent breaks

(b) provide wrist rests for keyboard use

(c) pay for glasses for employees who need them, if they spend a lot of time using a computer

7.

1 point

26. If someone suspects that a company holds inaccurate information about them:

(a) they have a right to see what data the company holds about them

(b) they can log on any time to find out what data is held about them

(c) they can correct the data themselves

(d) they will be unable to get the data corrected

8.

1 point

20. You can be confident your passwords are completely secure if:

(a) they are at least 8 characters long

(b) you change them regularly

(c) you use different passwords for all your online accounts

(d) none of the above

9.

1 point

31. When you enter personal details on social networking sites you should never:

(a) enter personal details of your friends

(b) upload photographs of yourself that you would not want everyone to see

(d) enter any of the above

10.

1 point

12. A computer virus is a small program which:

(a) will destroy your computer hardware

(b) you may unintentionally transmit to other computers

(c) can only be transmitted via email

(d) cannot be removed from your computer

11.

1 point

19. When choosing a password you should:

(a) use something easy to remember like your pet’s name

(b) use a combination of letters and numbers that mean something to you but no one else

(c) save all your passwords in a file on your computer in case you forget one

(d) use a foreign word that will not be in an English dictionary

12.

1 point

29. A “data harvesting tool” is:

(a) illegal software used to steal passwords

(b) software used to gather information about individuals

(c) a type of input device

(d) a type of virus

13.

1 point

7. Gaining unauthorised access to someone else’s computer files is known as:

(a) copyright infringement

(b) hacking

(c) virus attack

(d) data theft

14.

1 point

37. Employers who ignore Health and Safety rules regarding computer use may:

(a) at worst, have to pay a fine

(b) at worst, face a prison sentence

(c) have their company closed down

(d) have their computer equipment confiscated

15.

1 point

5. Hacking is illegal under:

(a) The Data Protection Act

(b) The Computer Misuse Act

(c) Copyright Law

(d) Health and Safety Law

16.

1 point

10. Hackers:

(a) will destroy your computer hardware

(b) are rarely able to steal personal data

(c) sometimes steal passwords so they can access your online account

(d) can only steal one password at a time

17.

1 point

34. A well-designed workstation:

(a) has an adjustable chair which supports the lower back

(b) has the screen above eye level

(c) has at least 10m of space per person

(d) all of the above

18.

1 point

4. You can tell whether a link in email will take you to a genuine website, for example belonging to a bank, without risk, by:

(a) pointing to the link without clicking

(b) deleting the email

(c) replying to the email

(d) clicking on the link

19.

1 point

36. RSI (Repetitive Strain Injury) can be caused by:

(a) moving heavy computers about frequently

(b) using a computer in almost all of your lessons

(c) using a keyboard for several hours a day

(d) sitting in the same position for too long

20.

1 point

9. Under the Computer Misuse Act, it is illegal to:

(a) look at someone else’s computer files without permission

(b) look at someone else’s computer files without permission with intent to commit further criminal offences

(c) change data on someone else’s computer files without permission

(d) all of the above

21.

1 point

18. To avoid your computer being infected by malware, you should not:

(a) Download music or software from illegal sites

(b) open emails from people you don’t know

(c) open email attachments

(d) post personal details on social networking sites

22.

1 point

24. The Act which specifies the rules about collecting and holding personal data is called:

(a) the Criminal Misuse Act

(b) the Data Protection Act

(c) the Personal Data Act

(d) the Health and Safety Act

23.

1 point

40. A data recovery program can:

(a) recover files that you have deleted from your hard drive

(b) recover files even if you have reformatted your hard drive

(c) recover emails that you have sent

(d) all of the above

24.

1 point

23. Which of the following is “personal data” which may be held about someone on the computer system of a supermarket?

(a) Their address

(b) The amount they spent last year at the supermarket

(c) Their loyalty card number

(d) All of the above

25.

1 point

38. When disposing of an old computer, to protect your personal information it is sufficient to:

(a) delete all the files on your computer

(b) empty the recycle bin

(c) reformat the hard drive

(d) none of the above

26.

1 point

15. A computer virus may:

(a) overwrite your files and corrupt your data

(b) steal important information from your computer

(c) use a lot of memory and slow down your computer

(d) all of the above

27.

1 point

14. Which of these is a sign of malware on your computer?

(a) You receive a fraudulent email

(b) Your browser alerts you it has blocked a pop-up window

(c) Your homepage has changed unexpectedly

(d) Your browser alerts you to update to a newer version

28.

1 point

11. You can protect your files from unauthorised access by:

(a) only allowing your friends and family to know your passwords

(b) making frequent backups

(c) choosing a strong password and changing it regularly

(d) never using computers in a public place such as a library

29.

1 point

6. You receive a desperate plea for help from a friend who says they are stuck overseas and all their money has been stolen. You should:

(a) reply to the email

(b) delete the email

(c) send some money

(d) forward the email to a mutual friend

30.

1 point

8. You can protect yourself against spam or fraudulent emails by:

(a) using a spam filter

(b) never clicking on links that you are suspicious of

(c) being aware of different types of fraudulent email

(d) all of the above

31.

1 point

21. Which of the following is a “strong” password for someone named Justin Smith?

(b) Justin123456

(c) softcatsears

(d) ASDFGHpoiuy

32.

1 point

2. If you receive an email from a well-known company, but its name is mis-spelt in the sender’s address, you should:

(a) click on the link in the email to check if it’s genuine

(b) reply, pointing out the error

(c) report it as a possible phishing scam

(d) forward the email to a friend to check

33.

1 point

35. To reduce the danger of eyestrain from using a computer:

(a) the room should be well-lit, not too bright and not too dim

(b) the light should not reflect off your computer screen

(c) you should take regular breaks

(d) all of the above

34.

1 point

39. When disposing of an old computer:

(a) It should be incinerated to ensure that sensitive data is destroyed

(b) It should be taken to a recycling centre

(c) It should be taken to a landfill site

(d) It should be taken apart and the outer casing recycled, the rest put in the bin

35.

1 point

16. Which of the following is true?

(a) It is easy to spot when your computer has a virus

(b) Viruses cannot be spread via email

(c) Viruses can completely destroy all the data on your computer

(d) Anti-virus software will always prevent a virus from attacking your computer

36.

1 point

30. Organisations holding personal data are allowed to:

(a) sell the data to other organisations

(b) keep the data for ever

(c) sell the data for research purposes after removing data from which individuals can be identified

(d) none of the above

37.

1 point

22. An organisation such as a school holds personal data about you. The organisation:

(a) has to ask your permission to keep your data on their computer

(b) must delete the data when you leave

(c) must register with the Data Protection Registrar

(d) must register with the Local Authority

38.

1 point

13. “Malware” is:

(a) a type of virus

(b) unwanted software installed without consent

(c) security software to detect viruses

(d) a software bug

39.

1 point

28. Which of the following data is considered to be “personal data” when held by a school:

(a) the school’s email address

(b) the number of pupils in the school

(c) the year that a particular pupil joined the school

(d) the average percentage a*-c grades at gcse gained by pupils last year

40.

1 point

1. A phishing email is one which:

(a) requests a payment for goods you have not received

(b) offers you products in which you may have no interest

(c) encourages you to click on a link to a fraudulent website

(d) contains abusive and threatening language