Lesson 4 Cybersecurity Quiz

Which of the following would be considered a strong password?

• Kim12345

• mydogSpot

• JPL17#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. A password

• B. A user name

• C. An e-mail address

• D. 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?

• A. Click on the flashing lights

• B. Turn off the game and the gaming console

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

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