Unit 3

Question 1

What are the 4 risks to data and information?

Answer 1

Unauthorised access
Deliberate damage by malware
Accidental deletion
Theft of personal data

Question 2

What is unauthorised access?

Answer 2

When a user gains access to a network without permission

Question 3

What are botnets?

Answer 3

Groups of computer that are used without an owners knowledge to spread malware

Question 4

What is malware?

Answer 4

Malicious software - software created with the intention of causing harm to a computer system

Question 5

What are different types of malware?

Answer 5

Virus
Ransomware
Spyware

Question 6

What is a virus?

Answer 6

Program that can replicate itself on a user’s computer (corrupts files & deletes data)

Question 7

What is spyware?

Answer 7

Software that allows you to spy on a user’s activities on their devices

Question 8

What is ransomware?

Answer 8

Malware that locks your computer and encrypts documents with a demand for money

Question 9

What is phishing?

Answer 9

Spam emails - Sending fraudulent, legit looking emails from a company trying to get your personal details

Question 10

What is pharming?

Answer 10

Fake website - Typing a website into a browser and being redirected to a fake website to trick users into entering personal data

Question 11

What are methods of securing data?

Answer 11

Passwords
PINs
Biometrics

Question 12

What are biometrics?

Answer 12

Way of authenticating a user using human characteristics (e.g. Face ID)

Question 13

What is CAPCHA?

Answer 13

Method of testing if a website request originates from a human or a bot (could be text, image or checkbox)

Question 14

What is anti-malware software?

Answer 14

Software to prevent computers from being susceptible to viruses and other malware

Question 15

How does anti-malware software work?

Answer 15

Scans through data and checks against a list of known malware which it will block

Question 16

What is HTTP?

Answer 16

Allows communication between clients and servers for website viewing

Question 17

What is HTTPS?

Answer 17

Same as HTTP with an added layer of security

Question 18

What do online payment systems do?

Answer 18

Allows for payment of goods and services online

Question 19

What are advantages of Online payment systems?

Answer 19

Convenient
Secure
Increased reach (international)

Question 20

What is NFC?

Answer 20

Near field communication - allows for payment transactions if the card/ device is in close proximity

Question 21

Why does NFC speed up the payment process?

Answer 21

Users can tap their cards (1) because NFC is a contactless payment method (2)

Question 22

What are 3 impacts of the internet on EMPLOYMENT?

Answer 22

Change in skills requirements
New job opportunities
Job losses

Question 23

What are new job opportunities because of the internet?

Answer 23

Cyber security
Data science
Digital marketing

Question 24

What are examples of work practices?

Answer 24

Collaborative working
Flexible working

Question 25

What is collaborative working?

Answer 25

Employees working on the same task at the same time (remotely)

Question 26

What are advantages of collaborative working?

Answer 26

Efficiency Knowledge Creativity Morale

Question 27

What is flexible working?

Answer 27

Employees deciding hours they want to work - internet allows to work from home

Question 28

What are advantages of flexible working?

Answer 28

Work life balance Productivity Fewer sick days

Question 29

Explain how the internet could positively impact how an employee works

Answer 29

More flexibility (1) work at home or on the move (2) OR Better work life balance (1) able access online files from anywhere (2)

Question 30

What are new ways of learning?

Answer 30

Virtual learning environments (VLE) Social learning Virtual reality (VR)

Question 31

Give examples of online systems users can access?

Answer 31

Travel Shopping Banking

Question 32

What are social impacts of the internet?

Answer 32

Reduced social interaction Increased cyberbullying Reduced physical activity

Question 33

What are positives of the internet for individuals?

Answer 33

No commute to work Flexible hours Comfortable environment

Question 34

What are negatives of the internet for individuals?

Answer 34

Distractions at home Lack of social interaction

Question 35

Describe a positive impact of the internet on how a user works

Answer 35

Internet always available (1) so able to work at any time (2) OR Collaboration with others (1) to share expertise/ knowledge (2)

Question 36

What are the positive impacts of the internet on organisations?

Answer 36

Improved communication Global markets Global workforce

Question 37

What are the negative impacts of the internet for organisations?

Answer 37

Security issues Risk of hacking Greater competition

Question 38

Describe 2 positive impacts of the internet on organisations

Answer 38

1. Improved collaboration through the use of email 2. Increased access to global markets/ workforce due to the global reach of the web

Question 39

Describe what 'information rich' is

Answer 39

Good access to information, this improves education and helps enable them to make decisions

Question 40

Describe what 'information poor' is

Answer 40

Reduced access to information, this decreases education and reduces their ability to make decisions

Question 41

What are factors that affect people's access to the internet?

Answer 41

Economy & infrastructure Location Politics Social (age, gender, education)

Question 42

What are examples of online communities?

Answer 42

Social networking Online gaming VLEs User generated content sites (blogs etc)