Network Security for OCR GCSE Computer Science (J277 section 1.4): 2 ready-made live quiz games, 30 questions in all.
The questions cover Prevention Methods, Cyber Threats and Encryption.
There are 1 quickfire round and 1 practice set. Question types: 22 true or false, 4 fill the gap, 3 multiple choice and 1 matching.
Pick a set, put the join code on the board and pupils play on their phones. Pupils need no account. Free for teachers, up to 40 players.
The gamesEach set is a fixed list of questions. Open a preview to see a few of them.
Quickfire: Network Security
GCSE15 questions· Warm-up
Plays in 17 of 17 game modes, including Gold Rush, Big Catch and Speed Blitz.
Preview 3 sample questions
- 1
True or false?
Spyware always displays obvious pop-up messages.
- 2
Which of these is the strongest password?
password123T9$mK2!pxL#q12345678abc
- 3
True or false?
Antivirus software can detect and remove known malware.
+ 12 more questions in the game.
Practice
Network Security: Prevention Methods
GCSE15 questions· Core
Plays in 17 of 17 game modes, including Gold Rush, Big Catch and Speed Blitz.
Preview 3 sample questions
- 1
Password security: true or false?
A strong password should be at least 8 characters long.
- 2
Password security: true or false?
Account lockout after failed login attempts helps prevent brute-force attacks.
- 3
Which method is most effective at preventing data interception on a network?
Encrypting data in transitRegular backupsUsing strong passwordsInstalling antivirus software
+ 12 more questions in the game.
How hosting works
- Pick a set and a game mode. The questions stay the same; the game changes.
- Put the join code on the board. Pupils join at subjecthub.co.uk/play on a phone or laptop. They need no account.
- Play for 1 to 7 minutes. You choose the length before you start.
Free for teachers: host these sets with up to 40 players. You sign up once as a teacher.
See how each game mode plays →
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