Small Practice Exam Questions

Question 1

Explain one reason why a hacker might want to gain access to a Hotels customer data?

(2 marks)

Answer 1

The data could include bank information and they can then use that information to gain access to their bank account because they could be motivated to do the attack for money.

Question 2

One type of hacker is known as a script kiddie.

What is meant by a script kiddie?

Answer 2

A hacker who doesn’t know much about the code or programs they are using because they stole them and are only in it for themselves.

Question 3

One possible outcome of a cyber security attack is the total loss of data.

Describe one impact on a customer if a bank was to lose all their data?

Answer 3

If the attacker who got the information from the bank has all of it, then they can access that customer’s account and steal all their money. which is very bad for the customer.

Question 4

Identify two ways that a cyber security attack on an individual could be used to generate income by the attacker?

Answer 4

Steal bank information, they can use that to gain access to a bank account and take all the money from that.
Scam mail, trick a person into paying into a scheme guaranteeing them more money back but just taking the money and doing nothing for the person.

Question 5

Describe two motivations of a cyber-criminal who sends phishing emails

4 marks

Answer 5

One motivation is to gain information, such as bank details to gain access to their money.
Another motivation for a phisher could be to be rebellious and break the law for the ‘high’ of it.