Cybersecurity Vocabulary Quiz

Virus

• protection of information

• personal information

• when you get sick

• a piece of code that harms or destroys data on a computer

Firewall means

• a system that prevents unauthorized access to or from a private network

• A wall burning

• malware that spreads to other systems

• websites that give your personal information to others

What does phishing mean?

• malware

• online scam where people try to get your personal information

• found on the keyboard and has special meaning

• using bait and a pole to catch food

What is a worm?

• A slimy animal usually found in dirt or underground

• malware that copies itself in order to spread to other computers

• the act of disrupting a computer

• a word or combination of letters, numbers and characters used to open accounts and personal information

When you suffer a Cyber-attack you...

• allow users to follow you on sites like Facebook or Instagram

• have stored your files in a safe area

• have had your computer disrupted or disabled and it is not working properly

• have a device that exchanges data

What does Cybersecurity mean?

• to be protected against harmful and/or unlawful acts on your computer or within your personal data

• the name of a famous virus that infected 45 million computers

• to participate in social networking

• a resource for storing information

Security measures prevent...

• theft

• damage

• all of the answers are correct

• your personal information being stolen or used against you

Why should you keep your passwords safe and secure?

• So anyone can access your bank account

• To prevent someone having access to your personal accounts and information

• So a stranger knows where to find you

• So your neighbor knows your information

Why may some people try to scam you?

• To steal your money and or credit card information

• All answers are correct

• Because they are a cyber-thief

• To get your information to use in a harmful way

If your best friend asks for your password to Instagram or Facebook, what should you do?

• Give it to them, they are your best friend!

• Text it to them in a group chat

• Write it down and pass it to them in class

• Keep it private and explain to them you don't give out passwords to anyone for safety reasons