Cyber Security Quiz 4

Which of the following would be considered a strong password?

• Kim12345

• mydogSpot

• JLP17#butterflies

• joesmithpelicanmiddleschool

When visiting a website, you notice a lock icon in the lower-right corner of the browser window. What does the lock represent?

• A link to open another site.

• A webpage that has a secure connection.

• A program that prevents you from leaving the page.

• A warning that you are not allowed to view this webpage.

Which of the following is an example of a scam?

• A friend sends you an e-mail asking to borrow some money

• Your brother sends you a text message on your mobile device

• A pop-up appears in your online game urging you to click the image.

• Your teacher sends you an e-mail message with the homework assignment.

Which term describes a self-replicating program that damages the normal operation of a computer?

• Worm

• Phishing

• Virus

• Plagiarism

Viruses, worms and trojans are common security threats that are often used in spreading:

• scams.

• malware

• downloads.

• passwords.

You are creating a new online account. What piece of information that you supply should be strong and hard to break?

• A password

• A user name

• An e-mail address

• A picture of yourself

While Trish was playing an online game, a pop-up appeared, prompting her to click on the flashing lights to receive more points for her game. What should she do?

• Click on the flashing lights

• Turn off the game and the gaming console.

• Click the X in the corner of the pop-up to make it go away.

• Save the pop-up message until she really needs extra points to win

What are URLs that may lead the user to dowload a virus or redirect the user to a website that will attempt to dowload malware called

• pharming

• phishing

• spyware

• hacking

What are programs that look useful , but cause damage to your computer called?

• pharming

• phishing

• trojan horse software

• email scam

What is a fake email message appearing to be from a trusted business, social network, or other contact called?

• phishing

• pharming

• spyware

• hacking