VCE Cyber Security Word Scramble: Local Area Networks (LANs) to Viruses (Modules 21–30)
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Word scramble
Unscramble the letters and write each key term on the line.
1
ANL
A network that connects devices within a single limited location, such as a school, home or office building.
2
NWA
A network that connects devices or LANs separated across large geographic distances.
3
NPAW
A network that wirelessly connects devices over a very short range around one person, typically using Bluetooth.
4
AGLOLB XPROESEU
The risk an organisation faces from cyber threats that can originate from any country because its systems are connected to the internet
5
ATDA VPYIACR IRKS
The danger that personal data loses protection as it crosses international networks with differing privacy laws
6
RAUIEHDNOSTU SESCCA
Gaining entry to a network or system without permission, often to steal or damage data
7
WELAMAR
Malicious software designed to damage, disrupt, or gain unauthorised access to a computer system
8
AERYWPS
Malware that secretly monitors a user's activity and collects information without their knowledge or consent
9
IVRSU
Malware that attaches to a host file and spreads by replicating itself when a user runs the infected file
Answer Key
VCE Cyber Security · Modules 21–30
1ANL → LAN — A network that connects devices within a single limited location, such as a school, home or office building.
2NWA → WAN — A network that connects devices or LANs separated across large geographic distances.
3NPAW → WPAN — A network that wirelessly connects devices over a very short range around one person, typically using Bluetooth.
4AGLOLB XPROESEU → Global exposure — The risk an organisation faces from cyber threats that can originate from any country because its systems are connected to the internet
5ATDA VPYIACR IRKS → Data privacy risk — The danger that personal data loses protection as it crosses international networks with differing privacy laws
6RAUIEHDNOSTU SESCCA → Unauthorised access — Gaining entry to a network or system without permission, often to steal or damage data
7WELAMAR → Malware — Malicious software designed to damage, disrupt, or gain unauthorised access to a computer system
8AERYWPS → Spyware — Malware that secretly monitors a user's activity and collects information without their knowledge or consent
9IVRSU → Virus — Malware that attaches to a host file and spreads by replicating itself when a user runs the infected file