EOU Assessment: 3.2 Securing Data

1. Fill in the Blanks

Word Bank: Encryption, Spam, Biometrics, Transmission, Phishing

1. The operational process of sending data packets from one digital device to another across a network is called

2. is the process of turning readable information into coded form so only authorized people with the right key can read it.

3. Over 85% of all sent emails are either junk mail, also known as , or dangerous attempts to steal information.

4. Using distinct physical characteristics of the human body, such as fingerprints, to verify identity is known as

5. A deceptive attack where someone tries to trick you into revealing personal data, like account details, is called

2. Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which of the following is an example of personal data that needs to be kept secure?

A) Your favorite video game

B) Your home address

C) The color of your school uniform

D) A random string of numbers

2. What are the three unique types of patterns found in human fingerprints?

A) Lines, circles, and squares

B) Valleys, peaks, and ridges

C) Loops, whorls, and arches

D) Dots, dashes, and waves

3. What is the main purpose of "user authentication"?

A) To make a computer run faster

B) To verify that the user is who they say they are before granting access

C) To automatically send emails to your contacts

D) To completely delete viruses from a hard drive

4. Why is it so important to keep data secure during network transmission?

A) Because data is split up into packets that are private and could be stolen by unauthorized people

B) To reduce the number of spam emails you receive

C) Because it stops the computer from overheating

D) To make sure the facial recognition camera works

5. Which of these correctly describes a strong password?

A) A word that includes your pet's name and your birthday

B) The word "password" written backwards

C) A unique combination of uppercase letters, lowercase letters, numbers, and symbols

D) A sequence of numbers like "123456"

6. Why is a 3D facial recognition scan safer than a 2D facial recognition scan?

A) It scans much faster than a 2D camera

B) It can be easily tricked by a high-resolution flat photograph

C) It measures the physical depth map of a face, so it cannot be fooled by flat photos

D) It requires no special camera hardware to work

3. One-Word Answers

1. What is the unique name assigned to each user of a digital system?

2. What do we call the mathematical process of turning coded, secret data back into readable information using a key?

3. What historical leader used a letter-shifting cipher to keep his military plans secret from enemies?

4. What is the term for a security failure where an unauthorized person gains access to an account and locks the true owner out?

4. Match the Following

Drag the correct definition or real-world example from the pool on the right into the corresponding technical term on the left.

1. Fraud

Drop definition here

2. Identity Theft

Drop definition here

3. Fingerprint Scanner

Drop definition here

4. Ciphers

Drop definition here

5. Spam

Drop definition here

Definitions Bank

A. A tool that captures the loops and whorls of a fingertip to unlock systems.

B. Tricking others, usually to gain money illegally.

C. Unsolicited junk messages distributed in bulk across email systems.

D. Using someone's personal information to pretend to be them online.

E. Mathematical rules used to convert readable data into coded, secret text.

5. Arrange in Proper Sequence

Order the following steps logically from first (1) to last (4).

1. Sequence for how a phishing attack leads to an account takeover:

The hacker uses the stolen credentials to log into the system.

The true owner is locked out of their system (Account Takeover).

A scammer sends a deceptive email containing a dangerous link.

The unwary internet user clicks the link and enters their private password.

2. Sequence of how a fingerprint scanner unlocks a device:

The scanner software compares the newly scanned fingerprint with the stored fingerprint.

The scanner checks the finger for the unique pattern of ridges.

A user places their finger on the digital device's scanner.

The digital device is unlocked because the two fingerprints match perfectly.

6. True or False

State whether the statement is True or False. If False, provide a one-sentence correction.

1. Around 1,000 emails are sent globally each day.

True False

2. Even identical twins have different fingerprints.

True False

3. A strong password should be at least 12 characters long, include uppercase and lowercase letters, numbers, and symbols, and avoid personal information.

True False

4. You should freely share your passwords with your best friend if they promise to keep it a secret.

True False

5. Decryption requires the correct mathematical key to turn the coded message back into a readable format.

True False

6. 2D facial recognition systems can sometimes be tricked by a high-resolution flat photograph.

True False

7. List Questions

1. List three types of personal information that need to be kept secure from hackers.

2. List two different methods of biometric authentication.

Student Details

1. Fill in the Blanks

2. Multiple Choice Questions

3. One-Word Answers

4. Match the Following

Definitions Bank

5. Arrange in Proper Sequence

6. True or False

7. List Questions