Digital Footprint Quiz

What is the primary goal of cybersecurity?

• To ensure uninterrupted gaming services

• To protect digital data from unauthorized access

• To guarantee fast internet speeds

• To provide free software to users

Which of the following is considered a strong password?

• 12345678

• password123

• your name

• 9a$B7#f!2Q

What is phishing?

• A type of software that protects your computer from viruses

• A legitimate way to verify user identities

• A technique used to trick individuals into providing sensitive data

• A method of fishing that involves using a computer

Which of the following is NOT a type of malware?

• Virus

• Worm

• Trojan Horse

• Firewall

What does the term "encryption" refer to in cybersecurity?

• The process of converting readable data into an unreadable format

• The act of breaking into computer systems

• A method of speeding up internet connections

• The process of creating passwords

Which of the following is a common method to authenticate a user's identity?

• Asking for their favorite color

• Checking their physical ID card

• Using a password or biometric data

• Guessing based on their appearance

What is a firewall used for in cybersecurity?

• To physically protect computer hardware from theft

• To monitor and control incoming and outgoing network traffic based on predetermined security rules

• To speed up the computer's processing power

• To make the computer waterproof

What does the term "social engineering" refer to in the context of cybersecurity?

• The process of designing social media platforms

• The manipulation of people into performing actions or divulging confidential information

• The study of social interactions in online games

• The engineering of social spaces in virtual reality

Which of the following is a secure way to dispose of old computers or storage devices?

• Throwing them in the trash

• Selling them as is to the highest bidder

• Physically destroying the hard drive or using professional data wiping services

• Leaving them in a public place for someone to take

What is the purpose of two-factor authentication (2FA)?

• To make logging in more complicated and time-consuming

• To provide an additional layer of security beyond just a password

• To track users' login locations

• To replace passwords entirely