Staff Dig Cit Quiz

Which of the following are examples of threats you may encounter online? Select all that apply.

• phishing

• viruses

• HTTPS

• spyware

________ are messages that try to trick you into providing sensitive information.

• Cookies

• Plug-Ins

• Phishing Scams

• Passwords

Which of the following passwords is the strongest?

• bobby98

• c^72j5pyR#%

• pa55word

• 123123123

Clicking ads and pop-ups like the one shown in this image could expose your computer to malware.

• True

• False

When shopping online, which payment method is generally safest?

• bank transfers

• cash

• direct wire transfers

• credit cards

The things you share on social networking sites like Facebook are generally more public than things you share over email or instant messaging.

• True

• False

What is a browser cookie?

• a type of food you can buy online

• a type of phishing scam

• a plug-in that allows you to view special types of web content

• a small piece of data that tracks your preferences on different websites

To see if a website is using a secure connection, what should you look for? Select all that apply.

• a lock icon to the left of the URL

• a star icon to the right of the URL

• a plus sign (+) to the right of the tab

• "https" at the very beginning of the URL

If you block tracking cookies in your browser, websites will be unable to track you.

• True

• False

Since new viruses and malware are created all the time, it’s a good idea to update your browser regularly.

• True

• False