GCSE BTEC Digital Information Technology Level 2 Practice Test

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• Which practice helps reduce malware risk by not opening email attachments from unknown senders?
• If there were no net neutrality, which of the following could happen?
• Which term describes a wireless network that does not depend on cables and provides internet access outside the workplace?
• If you turn off cookies, which is likely to happen?
• If premises or computer equipment are destroyed, what action does the disaster recovery plan require of staff?
• Which communication method is typically used for one-to-one communication about specific queries?
• A major internet-related drawback of cloud storage is that
• What is a key function of online scheduling tools?
• Which setting reduces energy consumption by reducing activity after inactivity?
• Which of the following is a principle of accessible interface design?
• Impact on working practices: remote working advantages.
• For how long does copyright last, per the material?
• Under data protection rules, what must users do with personal data?
• Which scenario describes offline synchronization when using cloud services?
• Which feature is commonly provided by web browsers to simplify login?
• What does tethering do?
• Which activity is considered unlawful under the Computer Misuse Act?
• Which statement about IT disposal is true under handling of waste electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE) regulations?
• Who qualifies as a stakeholder in an organisation?
• What is usually true about actors in information flow diagrams?
• What is a common drawback of keys or swipe cards for access control?
• What is the purpose of security parameters within software policy?
• What is a consequence of cloud services reducing the need for local physical servers?
• Which feature is commonly used by online planning tools to display project timelines?
• Which statement is true regarding emails sent on websites that use HTTPS?
• What is covered by the acceptable use policy?
• Which statement about the Open Internet Code is true?
• Accessibility and inclusivity.
• Which type of malware encrypts data and demands payment for its release?
• Which action describes data exchange with the delivery company to confirm delivery?
• Which policy covers rules about downloading software?
• Which statement reflects equal access requirements?
• A common drawback of biometric systems is:
• Which of the following is a biometric authentication method?
• Which is a benefit of modern technologies for individuals?
• Which statement captures the best practice for restricting access to the system control panel?
• What do security analysts analyse to tighten security?
• Which of the following is acceptable behaviour when using IT resources in the organisation?
• What is the purpose of classifying critical systems in the disaster recovery policy?
• Which concept improves access to documents from any device and supports remote work?
• What is a major environmental impact of manufacturing IT devices?
• What describes sharing via cloud storage?
• Which operating system accessibility feature reads text aloud?
• Which action supports inclusivity in organisations?
• How are data flows connected in information flow diagrams?
• Which of the following items is typically included in planning and purchasing for infrastructure?
• What describes how cloud storage works across devices?
• Social engineering involves tricking users into giving what?
• Which is a key online/cloud working benefit for organizations?
• Web-based platform characteristics.
• What does the software and data section include regarding software usage?
• Which statement describes public communication via social media?
• Which statement best describes cookies?
• Data loss due to a security breach can include
• Which is a typical useful function of cookies?
• A denial-of-service attack involves which of the following?
• In drawing information flow diagrams, what does a rectangle typically represent?
• Pharming is a variant of phishing that involves
• Which principle requires data to be used for specified, explicit purposes?
• Which statement describes a drawback of penetration testing?
• Which is a benefit of device hardening?
• Local platform characteristics.
• Under hardware acceptable use policy, which statement is correct?
• Which statement describes a WCAG principle that states that web pages should display work on any device or technology?
• Which statement about accessibility across devices in cloud services is accurate?
• Which method blocks and records attempts to access inappropriate websites?
• Which symbol in a flow chart represents a decision?
• Which statement about toner cartridges is accurate?
• What action is included in the 'inform' step after an attack?
• Drawbacks of 24/7 access.
• Which statement best describes the societal impact of modern technologies?
• Phishing attempts are designed to obtain which information?
• In cloud storage, scalability means you can
• Which performance issue is associated with Ad hoc Networks?
• Under the software and data section, which confidentiality reminder is stated?
• Which statement is a characteristic of Open Wi-Fi?
• Which right enables you to get and reuse your data for different services?
• Which statement about cloud performance for mobile devices is true?
• Which is a potential drawback of using firewalls?
• What is the purpose of an acceptable software policy?
• Types of external threat.
• A benefit of restricting access to files is:
• In two-factor authentication, which of the following can be a physical factor?
• What practice helps reduce paper and ink waste in organisations?
• Which statement describes a potential drawback of net neutrality for ISPs?
• What is a key feature of information flow diagrams?
• What does a white list refer to in policy enforcement?
• Which is a stated benefit of net neutrality for organizations?
• Why should default passwords be changed on devices?
• What is written information used for in relation to diagrams and tables?
• In information flow diagrams, what is usually the actor?
• What is a benefit of cloud technologies?
• Which consideration ensures cloud systems can connect easily to your existing interface?
• Who is responsible for implementing and following security policies?
• Which factor influences the choice of platform and cloud services?
• Why are passphrases often preferred over short passwords?
• What is the effect of cloud computing on local PC processing and storage?
• Which of the following are drawbacks of cloud storage?
• During the 'manage' step, which action helps prevent the attack from spreading?
• What is a drawback of device hardening?
• Backing up files in cloud storage allows you to
• Which statement describes a benefit of penetration testing?
• Which item describes a level of offense under the Computer Misuse Act 1990?
• Which statement best describes the role of antivirus software?
• Which statement describes how data is stored and processed when using cloud technologies?
• What is the purpose of tables and written information?
• Which network availability issue is typical in rural areas?
• Which statement best describes how cloud providers demonstrate security compliance?
• What action is normally taken when an employee's behaviour breaches the policy for the first time?
• What should be maintained to meet the needs of an organisation?
• When starting work, how are employees usually asked to confirm they have read the acceptable use policy and agree to abide by it?
• Which platform is used for informal communication and sharing updates, with user comments?
• Which of the following are the four principles of WCAG accessibility?
• In a system with multiple levels of access, who typically has the lowest restrictions?
• What is a cookie in web terms?
• Which is a stated benefit of using cloud computing applications?
• Which statement about the security of Open Wi‑Fi is correct?
• Two-factor authentication requires:
• Why is plain English recommended in all communications?
• What does a recovery procedure involve?
• What describes uses of cloud storage?
• Which statement describes a drawback of software and interface design?
• Regular backups of data are to ensure safe storage.
• In a flow chart, what does a rectangle usually represent?
• What is a key advantage of cloud-enabled collaboration in a global workforce?
• Which principle requires data to be handled in a way that ensures security?
• Why is intellectual property important to organisations?
• What happens when you edit a file on one device in a cloud-synced system?
• Which symbol is used to represent the terminator in a flow chart?
• What is the purpose of correct access permissions for folders?
• Who typically controls access rights to a file stored in cloud storage?
• Why do organisations use data flow diagrams?
• Which statement best describes a focus of disaster recovery policy in response to cyberattacks?
• Shoulder surfing is mitigated by
• Installing/testing hardware, software and cloud technologies may require training staff.
• Which statement identifies a standard that helps organisations keep important data secure?
• Which statement best reflects the security of Ad hoc networks for sending emails?
• Which action is listed as acceptable usage behaviour?
• What is the role of online planning tools in project progress?
• 24/7 access benefits.
• What does attribution mean in the context of using quotes or images?
• What is a privacy concern associated with location-based data?
• Which statement about set up is true for cloud compared with traditional IT?
• Which cloud service feature reduces downtime by enabling software updates?
• What does a patent do?
• What does scalability mean in cloud storage terms?
• Which is a method to enforce the policy?
• Which factor can limit cloud application functionality on smaller screens?
• What is a Network Key?
• In a disaster recovery policy, which of the following is part of the backup process?
• What is a parameter in security policy?
• Where can backups be stored?
• What must be proven to obtain a patent?
• What is generally considered better for the environment when upgrading digital technology?
• In cloud collaboration, which of the following is a typical set of features?
• Which platform is typically used for formal communication with stakeholders?
• Data exchange between services relies on what requirement?
• What factor contributes to unequal access to digital information technology?
• What must a business do to use someone else's intellectual property legally?
• Which network availability issue is common in developing countries?
• Which is a protection against denial-of-service attacks?
• What is the primary purpose of regular backups in data protection?
• During an online purchase data flow, which entity receives the order and address details?
• Synchronisation in cloud storage allows what behavior?
• What is a disaster recovery policy?
• In the online purchase data flow, which action involves payment provider interaction to approve and record payment?
• In collaboration tools, a shared online calendar helps
• Which statement reflects online/offline working when using cloud services?
• Which statement about the right to be forgotten is true?
• What is a benefit of physical security measures such as locks and locked rooms?
• What is a key benefit of collaborative working enabled by cloud tools?
• Licensing describes what?
• What is a primary function of a firewall?
• What is a stated benefit of modern technology for collaborative work?
• Which aspects can operating systems enforce as password policies?
• Which is a key benefit of cloud storage?
• Which of the following is NOT listed as a disaster type causing loss of digital systems?
• Which of the following is a potential impact of a security breach on an organization?
• What is essential for good performance when using cloud services?
• Which statement best distinguishes flow charts from information flow diagrams?
• Which option best describes hardware firewalls in organizational contexts?
• Which cloud capability most supports teams working together on the same file?
• Backups are typically performed during which times?
• Who benefits from system diagrams?
• Cloud storage is accessible from
• Which of the following is an internal threat to digital systems and data security?
• Which policy should a cloud service provider have to ensure only you can access data?
• Which description best defines transactional data?
• Which of the following is a drawback of authentication methods?
• Why is disaster recovery for cloud services generally less complex than for on-premises systems?
• Before disposing of computer equipment, what should be done to protect sensitive data on disks?
• For natural disasters, the disaster recovery plan should focus on what?
• Which statement describes a reason organisations use social media for business purposes?
• Which works are protected by copyright?
• Who is ultimately responsible for protecting data when using cloud services?
• What is a common method by which unauthorised access occurs when a digital system is connected to a network?
• Which of the following is an example of location-based data?
• What should be weighed when introducing new technologies in infrastructure planning?
• Man-in-the-middle attacks commonly occur when using
• In system diagrams, what is shown?
• Who does the acceptable use policy apply to?
• Benefits of remote working.
• Why should passwords not be reused across services?
• Which statement best describes passwords in IT security?
• Who is responsible for maintenance in a traditional IT setup?
• What are typical drawbacks of installing non-approved software?
• If personal data is inaccurate, what must organisations do?
• Which of the following is typically described by the hardware portion of the acceptable use policy?
• Which is a benefit of biometric authentication compared with password-based systems?
• Which of the following constitutes the 'something you have' factor in two-factor authentication?
• Which term refers to standards for polite language when using the internet and social media?
• Which statement about changing passwords regularly is true?
• Work styles and flexibility.
• Which of the following is a recommended practice for creating strong passwords?
• In information flow diagrams, what do they describe?
• What is the main purpose of penetration testing?
• Which describes an approved method for creating a strong password?
• Which statement best describes Perceivable content?
• How do cloud-enabled collaboration tools improve inclusivity?
• Which feature is commonly supported by online meeting tools?
• What is a common drawback of encryption if the key is lost?
• What is a typical limitation of antivirus software?
• Which statement correctly reflects environmental impact associated with IT equipment use?
• Which is a benefit of access to technologies for organisations?
• Which statement about private communications is true?
• What is the purpose of device hardening in security policy?
• Downtime can be caused by which of the following?
• Which performance issue affects Public Wi-Fi?
• Which feature do cloud-based applications provide that traditional software often does not?
• What does alt text provide in accessibility?
• Which of the following is a benefit of authentication methods over a simple username and password?
• Collaboration tools drawbacks.
• Which item is listed as an accessibility need?
• Which statement about firewalls is true?
• When multiple people edit a shared document, how are proposed changes typically managed in cloud collaboration tools?
• In Level 0 Data Flow Diagrams, what is a primary component?
• Which statement best matches white hat and grey hat hackers?
• Online applications are characterized by what?
• In the 'recover' stage, which task is performed?
• Which protection is associated with mitigating malware by keeping software up to date?
• Which of the following is considered acceptable regarding passwords?
• Which of the following is a recommended device hardening measure?
• What does flexibility in collaborative working mean?
• What is the main purpose of flow charts?
• Two-factor authentication requires two different factors. Which statement best describes this concept?
• An individual gaining unauthorised access with malicious intent is called a
• Which statement about authentication is most accurate?
• Which right allows you to access the personal data held about you?
• What is a drawback of personal use of digital systems on professional life?
• What is a primary advantage of chat apps in modern teams?
• Which statement describes a Personal Hotspot?
• Transactional data is collected about you by day-to-day activities. Which statement is true about it?
• What is a drawback of encrypting data in transit if the technique is weak?
• Which statement about the Open Internet Code is true?
• Which of the following is a typical feature included in a disaster recovery policy?