Cyber Security Detection and Prevention (AQA GCSE Computer Science): Quizzes

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Biometric Measures and Password Systems
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What does biometric security use to identify people?

Unique physical features

Which of these is NOT a type of biometric security mentioned?

Palm vein patterns

What does a retinal scan examine?

Blood vessel pattern in the eye

Which biometric feature is commonly used on smartphones?

Fingerprint scanners

Why are biometric methods more secure than passwords alone?

They cannot be stolen or forgotten

What is a key requirement for strong passwords?

Never written down anywhere

What does partial character entry help prevent?

Spyware and keyloggers

How does partial character entry work?

Asks for specific characters only

What is two-step authentication also called?

Two-factor authentication

What does two-step authentication combine?

Something you know & something you have

How long is a two-step authentication code valid for?

30-60 seconds

What provides the strongest protection against cyber threats?

Combining multiple security methods

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