ICT Year 9 Exam Revision Questions With
All Correct & Verified Answers
what should you be mindful about when using social media? Correct answer-to always be private
in your profile and do not add anyone you don't know.
what is a robot? Correct answer-a machine capable of carrying out a complex series of actions
automatically, especially one programmable by a computer.
what is a smartphone? Correct answer-a mobile phone that performs many of the functions of a
computer, typically having a touchscreen interface, Internet access, and an operating system capable
of running downloaded apps.
what is phishing? Correct answer-An email scam. It is the attempt to obtain sensitive information
such as usernames, passwords, and credit card details by disguising as a trustworthy entity in an
electronic communication.
what is pharming? Correct answer-An online scam. When someone creates fake websites that
mimic an official site to trick people into thinking they are legitimate company
They make up life stories and use photographs of unsuspecting victims to create fake identities.a
what is hacking? Correct answer-unauthorised access to data in a system or computer
what is copyright? Correct answer-the exclusive legal right, given to the originator for a fixed
number of years, to protect published software or any printed or recorded literary, artistic, or musical
material.
what is a virus? Correct answer-a piece of code which is capable of copying itself and typically has
a detrimental effect, such as corrupting the system or destroying data.
what is plagiarism? Correct answer-the practice of taking someone else's work or ideas and
passing them off as one's own.
what is hardware? Correct answer-Computer hardware is the collection of physical parts of a
computer system. This includes the computer case, monitor, keyboard, and mouse. It also includes all
the parts inside the computer case, such as the hard disk drive, motherboard, video card, and many
others. Computer hardware is what you can physically touch.
what is computer misuse? Correct answer-The Computer Misuse Act is designed to protect
computer users against wilful attacks and theft of information. Offences under the act include
hacking, unauthorised access to computer systems and purposefully spreading malicious and
damaging software (malware), such as viruses.
who is allowed to hack? Correct answer-National Security e.g. immigration officers
Why might someone want to hack into someone else's computer? Correct answer-- To get private
emails
- To blackmail you and get money in return
- To get your personal details and "steal" your identity
- To get your bank details and commit fraud
All Correct & Verified Answers
what should you be mindful about when using social media? Correct answer-to always be private
in your profile and do not add anyone you don't know.
what is a robot? Correct answer-a machine capable of carrying out a complex series of actions
automatically, especially one programmable by a computer.
what is a smartphone? Correct answer-a mobile phone that performs many of the functions of a
computer, typically having a touchscreen interface, Internet access, and an operating system capable
of running downloaded apps.
what is phishing? Correct answer-An email scam. It is the attempt to obtain sensitive information
such as usernames, passwords, and credit card details by disguising as a trustworthy entity in an
electronic communication.
what is pharming? Correct answer-An online scam. When someone creates fake websites that
mimic an official site to trick people into thinking they are legitimate company
They make up life stories and use photographs of unsuspecting victims to create fake identities.a
what is hacking? Correct answer-unauthorised access to data in a system or computer
what is copyright? Correct answer-the exclusive legal right, given to the originator for a fixed
number of years, to protect published software or any printed or recorded literary, artistic, or musical
material.
what is a virus? Correct answer-a piece of code which is capable of copying itself and typically has
a detrimental effect, such as corrupting the system or destroying data.
what is plagiarism? Correct answer-the practice of taking someone else's work or ideas and
passing them off as one's own.
what is hardware? Correct answer-Computer hardware is the collection of physical parts of a
computer system. This includes the computer case, monitor, keyboard, and mouse. It also includes all
the parts inside the computer case, such as the hard disk drive, motherboard, video card, and many
others. Computer hardware is what you can physically touch.
what is computer misuse? Correct answer-The Computer Misuse Act is designed to protect
computer users against wilful attacks and theft of information. Offences under the act include
hacking, unauthorised access to computer systems and purposefully spreading malicious and
damaging software (malware), such as viruses.
who is allowed to hack? Correct answer-National Security e.g. immigration officers
Why might someone want to hack into someone else's computer? Correct answer-- To get private
emails
- To blackmail you and get money in return
- To get your personal details and "steal" your identity
- To get your bank details and commit fraud
