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O-LevelComputer ScienceThe Internet and its uses2210/11 · May/June 2017 · Q75 Marks

Six security terms and six statements are listed below. Draw a line to match the security term with the most appropriate statement. Security term Statement Encryption Provides a secure connection between web browsers and websites allowing secure transmission of private data. Secure Socket Layer (SSL) Computer that acts as an intermediary between a web browser and the Internet. Pharming Legitimate-looking email is sent in the hope of gathering personal information; it requires the user to click on a link in the email. Phishing Uses rules and criteria, set by the user, to help protect a network or system from unauthorised access. Firewall Malicious code installed on the hard drive of a user's computer; this code will redirect the user to a fake website without the user's knowledge. Proxy server Scrambles data for secure transmission.

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  1. [5] 1 mark for correct line till 5 marks given. Encryption -> Scrambles data for secure transmission. Secure Socket Layer (SSL) -> Provides a secure connection between web browsers and websites allowing secure transmission of private data. Pharming -> Malicious code installed on the hard drive of a user's computer; this code will redirect the user to a fake website without the user's knowledge. Phishing -> Legitimate-looking email is sent in the hope of gathering personal information; it requires the user to click on a link in the email. Firewall -> Uses rules and criteria, set by the user, to help protect a network or system from unauthorised access. Proxy server -> Computer that acts as an intermediary between a web browser and the Internet.

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Topic
The Internet and its uses, O-Level Computer Science (syllabus 2210). Structured question, 5 marks.
Source
O-Level Computer Science, May/June 2017 Paper 1 Variant 1, question 7.

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