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Key Facts: ICDL IT Security Exam
36 questions
Official ICDL IT Security certification test length
ICDL Foundation standard module test specifications
45 minutes
Time allowed for Workforce module certification tests
ICDL Foundation standard module test specifications
75% pass mark
Candidates need 27 out of 36 marks to pass
ICDL Foundation standard module test specifications
7 categories
Security Concepts; Malware; Network Security; Access Control; Secure Web Use; Communications; Secure Data Management
ICDL IT Security Syllabus Version 2
Syllabus 2
Current IT Security module syllabus version on ICDL South Africa
ICDL South Africa — IT Security
Workforce module
IT Security sits in the ICDL Workforce Good Practice track alongside modules like Online Collaboration
ICDL Foundation Workforce programme
ATC delivery
Tests are taken at ICDL Accredited Test Centres, not a single national exam venue
ICDL South Africa — Get Started
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Free original practice MCQs on OpenExamPrep across all syllabus categories
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ICDL IT Security is a South African ICDL Workforce module testing everyday cyber-security skills — malware, networks, access control, safe browsing, and data protection — at Accredited Test Centres. The live exam has 36 MCQs in 45 minutes; you need 75% (27/36) to pass. This free 100-question bank gives extra multiple-choice practice across all seven official syllabus categories.
Sample ICDL IT Security Practice Questions
Try these sample questions to test your ICDL IT Security exam readiness. Each question includes a detailed explanation. Start the interactive quiz above for the full 100+ question experience with AI tutoring.
1In ICDL IT Security terminology, what is the key difference between data and information?
2Which pair of terms does the ICDL IT Security syllabus explicitly associate with unlawful access to computer systems?
3Which of the following is recognised in the syllabus as a malicious or accidental threat to data from external organisations?
4Which extraordinary circumstance is named in the IT Security syllabus as a threat to data availability?
5Which three characteristics form the foundation of information security named in the ICDL syllabus?
6Why does the syllabus emphasise protecting personal information?
7Which workplace scenario illustrates why organisational information on computers must be protected?
8Which principle is identified in the syllabus as part of common data and privacy protection practice?
9What is social engineering in the context of the ICDL IT Security module?
10Which method is listed in the syllabus as a social-engineering technique?
About the ICDL IT Security Exam
The ICDL IT Security module (also marketed globally as Cyber Security) is a Workforce-level certification offered in South Africa through ICDL Accredited Test Centres under the ICDL Foundation programme. It teaches concepts and skills for the secure use of ICT in daily life: protecting information and data, defending computers and networks from malware, using firewalls and wireless security, managing passwords and access control, browsing the web safely, securing email and social communications, and backing up or securely disposing of data and devices. The official certification test contains 36 multiple-choice questions over 45 minutes with a pass mark of 75% (27/36), aligned to ICDL IT Security Syllabus Version 2. Candidates add the module to their ICDL Profile alongside Base modules such as Computer Essentials and Online Essentials or other Workforce specialisations.
Assessment
Single automated ICDL Workforce module certification test with 36 multiple-choice questions worth one mark each, combined with practical and hotspot-style tasks in the live test environment at an Accredited Test Centre.
Time Limit
45 minutes for the official certification test.
Passing Score
75% — candidates must score at least 27 out of 36 marks to pass, per ICDL Foundation standard module test specifications.
Exam Fee
Fees are not set centrally by ICDL South Africa. Training, testing, and candidate registration costs vary by Accredited Test Centre; contact your local centre for the current module price. (ICDL South Africa, operating under the international ICDL Foundation digital skills certification programme)
ICDL IT Security Exam Content Outline
Security Concepts
Data vs information, cybercrime threats, CIA triad, privacy principles, social engineering, identity theft, macro settings, encryption advantages and limits, and password-protecting documents and archives.
Malware
Malware definitions, trojans, viruses, worms, ransomware, spyware, anti-virus limits, updates, scheduled scans, obsolete software risks, quarantine, and vendor resolution resources.
Network Security
Network types, connection security implications, administrator roles, personal firewalls, WEP/WPA/WPA2, SSID hiding, MAC filtering, hotspot security, and wireless attack types.
Access Control
User names, passwords, PINs, encryption, MFA, OTPs, biometrics, network account hygiene, password policies, and password managers.
Secure Web Use
Autocomplete and privacy data cleanup, HTTPS for banking, website authenticity, pharming, and parental or Internet filtering controls.
Communications
Email encryption and signatures, phishing, social network privacy and dangers, IM/VoIP confidentiality, mobile app stores, permissions, and lost-device response.
Secure Data Management
Physical security, backup frequency and locations, restore testing, permanent deletion vs ordinary delete, and secure destruction methods.
How to Pass the ICDL IT Security Exam
What You Need to Know
- Passing score: 75% — candidates must score at least 27 out of 36 marks to pass, per ICDL Foundation standard module test specifications.
- Assessment: Single automated ICDL Workforce module certification test with 36 multiple-choice questions worth one mark each, combined with practical and hotspot-style tasks in the live test environment at an Accredited Test Centre.
- Time limit: 45 minutes for the official certification test.
- Exam fee: Fees are not set centrally by ICDL South Africa. Training, testing, and candidate registration costs vary by Accredited Test Centre; contact your local centre for the current module price.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many questions are on the official ICDL IT Security test?
The certification test contains 36 multiple-choice questions, each worth one mark, delivered in a 45-minute session at an ICDL Accredited Test Centre.
What score do I need to pass ICDL IT Security?
The pass mark is 75%, which means at least 27 correct answers out of 36 marks, following ICDL Foundation standard specifications for Workforce modules.
Where do I take the exam in South Africa?
You sit the test at an ICDL Accredited Test Centre. ICDL South Africa provides a centre finder at icdl.org.za; each centre sets its own training and testing fees.
Which syllabus version does this practice cover?
Questions are aligned to ICDL IT Security Syllabus Version 2, the version referenced on ICDL South Africa and ICDL Global module pages with seven categories from Security Concepts through Secure Data Management.
Is IT Security a Base or Workforce module?
IT Security is an ICDL Workforce / Standard module in the Good Practice track, complementing Base modules such as Computer Essentials and Online Essentials toward a broader ICDL Profile.
Are these the official ICDL exam questions?
No. These are original OpenExamPrep multiple-choice items for extra drill. ICDL publishes separate sample tests on its website; live certification tests also include practical tasks not fully replicated here.