Computer Security (Online Practice)

Computer Security (Online Practice) Multiple Choice Questions

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Q1: Which one is the best way for protecting software?
  • a) back up 
  • b) password 
  • c) scanning 
  • d) all


Q2:...... is kept in computer to protect data, programs software from unauthorized user.
  • a) anti virus program 
  • b) password 
  • c) debug 
  • d) all


Q3: Which is used for protecting computer from sudden power failure?
  • a) UPS 
  • b) stabilizer 
  • c) volt guard 
  • d) generator


Q4: Common computer security refers to:
  • a) hardware security 
  • b) software security 
  • c) both a & b 
  • d) none


Q5: Scandisk is used for analyzing and repairing damages of :
  • a) physical clusters 
  • b) FAT 
  • c) lost clusters 
  • d) all


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Q1: Scandisk is used for .....
  • a) removing virus 
  • b) removing bad clusters 
  • c) backup data 
  • d) all of above

Q2: A method of making the data or message unreadable by everyone except the receiver while transmitting through the internet. 
  • a) digital signature 
  • b) password 
  • c) encryption 
  • d) none of above

Q3: A UPS ... 
  • a) increases the storage capacity of computer 
  • b) increases the processing speed 
  • c) provides backup power in the event of power cut 
  • d) all of above

Q4: Which device protects hardware? 
  • a) UPS 
  • b) MODEM 
  • c) gateway 
  • d) all of them

Q5: To protect computer from virus, keep .... 
  • a) back up 
  • b) boot up 
  • c) back off 
  • d) boost off

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Q1: Which device protects PC against power surges and spikes?
  • a) UPS 
  • b) voltage regulator 
  • c) surge suppressor 
  • d) all


Q2: Which measure is used to avoid access for unauthorized user?
  • a) logins 
  • b) password 
  • c) encryption 
  • d) lock and key


Q3: Choose the odd one.
  • a) UPS 
  • b) backup 
  • c) scandisk 
  • d) password


Q4: Choose the odd one.
  • a) hacking 
  • b) program errors 
  • c) modifying data 
  • d) stealing data


Q5: Access control of computer system is done by
  • a) authentication of users
  • b) access control of data
  • c) encryption of sensitive data
  • d) all of above


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Q1: What is the person called who use a computer and a network to intrude into another computer or system to perform and illegal act.
  • a) programmer 
  • b) hacker 
  • c) terrorist 
  • d) spammer

Q2: Protection of computer resources like programs, files and other information from any kind of damage is:
  • a) computer security 
  • b) hardware security 
  • c) software security 
  • d) none

Q3: Which of the following process is used to optimize the read/write process by realigning the positions of related files clutters to speed up the overall operation of the drive?
  • a) scandisk 
  • b) defragmentation 
  • c) fragmentation 
  • d) all of above

Q4:What is used to prevent the loss of data during power failures?
  • a) encryption program 
  • b) surge protector 
  • c) firewall 
  • d) UPS

Q5: Which device can shield electronic equipment from power spikes?
  • a) volt guard 
  • b) surge protector 
  • c) firewall 
  • d) UPS

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Q1: The term computer security refers to:
  • a) use of antivirus 
  • b) protection of software 
  • c) protection to a computer system 
  • d) use of firewall


Q2: An important countermeasure against data corruption or loss.
  • a) password policy 
  • b) defragmentation 
  • c) scandisk 
  • d) backup system


Q3: Which is not power protection device?
  • a) UPS 
  • b) spike guard 
  • c) volt guard 
  • d) scan disk


Q4: Password gives the user access to a particular
  • a) program or system 
  • b) hardware 
  • c) volt guard 
  • d) none


Q5: Which protects the machine and peripheral devices from being damage?
  • a) information security 
  • b) hardware security 
  • c) software security 
  • d) none


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