Information Technology in a Global Society

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Examination Preparation 6

2.1.1 System Fundamentals The Dark Side

Paper One may require you to answer questions which will test your general knowledge of IT.  They may have questions about the dark side of IT, what do you know about the following evil uses of IT:

• computer viruses

• computer worms

• Phishing  (a Phishing quiz to try)

• Trojan horses

• Spam

• DDoS attacks

• Hacking

• Cracking

• The difference between hackers and crackers

• The difference between viruses, worms and Trojan horses

Do you understand the concepts and issues involved with these malevolent uses of technology?

Do you know the meaning of each of the key terms?  If you don't then do some more research - find out what ALL this means.

When you think you know about the dark side print and complete this examination using a pen or pencil.