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Multilevel · Part 4 · Multilevel Practice Test 15

BE WEB WISE: Reading answers

Answers to questions 21–29 (9 in all), each with why it is right.

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Protect your computer, by all means, but don't forget to protect yourself, advises web safety expert, Amanda Knox. We're always being urged to stay safe online. But in an era where the internet is part of our everyday lives for work, fun, study, shopping, even managing finances it's not always easy to spot the dangers. Web safety expert, Amanda Knox, explores some of the issues lurking in cyberspace. Her first piece of advice is to install software and a firewall to protect your computer from viruses, hackers and criminals who want to steal your data or financial information. "Think of these as your first line of defense," says Amanda. So much for protecting yourself against intruders, but…

Answers 21–29

  1. 21

    In the second paragraph the phrase "first line of defence" suggests something

    B: offers protection Multiple choice

  2. 22

    The effect of the fire was

    C: not as serious for Katy's business as it could have been. Multiple choice

  3. 23

    According to the web awareness survey, our attitude to our personal safety is rather

    A: relaxed Multiple choice

  4. 24

    Regarding Khaled's experience the writer is surprised that

    B: people don't think of the results of their actions online. Multiple choice

  5. 25

    The spread of the internet may affect adversely the safety of people in many different ways.

    TRUE True / False / Not Given

  6. 26

    The main aim of hackers is to sell your financial information to third parties.

    NOT GIVEN True / False / Not Given

  7. 27

    For Katy, it was impossible to restore any materials related to her business after the fire.

    FALSE True / False / Not Given

  8. 28

    Simpson was lucky to find a new job with the help of his online contact.

    FALSE True / False / Not Given

  9. 29

    The author advises avoiding sharing accurate personal information on the internet to be safe.

    TRUE True / False / Not Given

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