COMPUTER SCIENCE Details of exam 1 hour exam on the computer. It will consist of both multiple choice questions and written answers.
Topics to revise Cybersecurity •
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Internet of Things
Understand the following cyber • threats to a computer: data interception, malware (virus, worm, trojan, ransomware), phishing, brute force, DoS/DDoS attack, and how they can be prevented
Describe what is meant by the Internet of Things, give examples of devices and their benefits. Be able to explain the security and privacy concerns and how they could be prevented.
Understand what is meant by social engineering. Name the different cyber threat actors and explain their motivations.
Know the laws that are relevant to cybersecurity (Computer Misuse Act, Data Protection Act, GDPR) and what the law is for.
Images How are different types of graphics stored on a computer? You should know: •
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The difference between raster (bitmap) graphics and vector graphics and when each may be used. How bitmap graphics are stored using pixels. How black and white and colour bitmap images are stored. What is metadata. What is meant by resolution and colour depth and how these affect the file size of an image. About copyright and creative commons licensing.
Revision tasks to be completed •
Create flashcards covering the key points from the Year 9 Exam Revisions Materials on Sparkjar Topics, with a question on one side and answer on the other. Use these flashcards to test yourself.
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Create a Quizziz or other online quiz with the key cyber terms.
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