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Quiz: Security Threats - Why Networks Are Targeted

OCR GCSE J277 Computer Science specification

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Welcome to this quiz on Security Threats: Why Networks Are Targeted. Test your knowledge with 10 fun and engaging questions!

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Which of the following describes phishing?

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Which of the following are examples of why networks are targeted? (Select all that apply)

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A {{blank0}} attack involves overwhelming a server with traffic to make it unavailable.

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Match the items on the left with their correct pairs on the right

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What is the purpose of encryption?

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Match the items on the left with their correct pairs on the right

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What is the main purpose of user access levels in network security?

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A {{blank0}} attack involves intercepting and stealing data while it is being transmitted over a network.

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Which of the following are common ways to prevent network attacks? (Select all that apply)

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Which of the following describes social engineering?

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