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O-LevelComputer ScienceSoftware2210/12 · Oct/Nov 2023 · Q13 Marks

Malware can be used to corrupt data stored on a computer.

  1. (a)Tick (✔) one box to show which cyber security threat is not a type of malware. A Phishing B Ransomware C Virus D Worm[1]
  2. (b)Identify one other example of malware than those given in part 1(a).[1]
  3. (c)Identify the type of software that is used to find and remove malware from a computer.[1]

Mark scheme

Marking points from the official mark scheme (Oct/Nov 2023). The mark or mark type is shown in brackets.

  1. [1] A
  2. [1] Any one from: // Spyware // Keylogger // Adware // Trojan horse
  3. [1] Anti-malware

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Topic
Software, O-Level Computer Science (syllabus 2210). Structured question, 3 marks.
Source
O-Level Computer Science, Oct/Nov 2023 Paper 1 Variant 2, question 1.

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