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This is a written test about the inside workings of a computer. It includes questions about the CPU, computer speed, multi-core processors, virtual memory, solid state and magnetic storage, ROM, RAM, user requirements and Moor’s law. Useful revision tool to help GCSE pupils recognise gaps in their knowledge. Suitable for GCSE Computer Science classes and KS3 Computing and ICT classes. This test takes most students 25 - 40 mins to complete. FREE BONUS PRODUCT INCLUDED As a special thank you for purchasing this product I am pleased to be able to also include a surprise FREE bonus gift. This gift is one of our complete resources which we will usually charge full price for but is yours absolutely free when you purchase this product. Just our little way of saying thank you to our valued customers. I hope you enjoy it and get use out of it, with my compliments.

This network security workbook is perfect for students studying for the OCR GCSE (9-1) in computer science and has been updated to completely cover the new specification J277. It can be used in the classroom as a teaching aid, for self-study or as a revision tool. In this resource you will receive an interactive PDF workbook so your students can either print it out and complete the activities by hand or fill it in electronically making this an ideal workbook for use in school or for students studying at home. The answer booklet is provided as a separate PDF file so you can assign your students the workbook without including the answers. This 45-page workbook completely covers the new specification J277 1.4 network security theory. Table of Contents: What is network security? Forms of attack Threats posed to networks Hackers and crackers Malware Social engineering Brute Force Attacks Denial of Service Attacks Data Interception Data theft SQL injection Poor network policy Identifying and preventing vulnerabilities Penetration testing Network forensics Network policies Anti-malware software Firewalls User access levels Passwords Encryption Physical security . You may also be interested in these workbooks which have also been written to cover the J277 specification: Systems Architecture Memory and Storage Computer networks, connections and protocols Systems Software Ethical, Legal, Cultural and Environmental Impacts Algorithms Programming Fundamentals Producing Robust Programs Boolean Logic Programming Languages and IDEs

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