Year 10 Network Threats Quiz

What is the primary goal of a phishing attack?

• To steal personal information

• To damage hardware

• To improve network speed

• To install software updates

Which of the following is a common sign of a phishing email?

• A personalised greeting

• A sense of urgency

• A familiar sender address

• A secure attachment

What type of malware encrypts a user's files and demands payment for the decryption key?

• Spyware

• Adware

• Ransomware

• Worm

Which of the following is NOT a social engineering tactic?

• Pretexting

• Baiting

• Phishing

• Firewalling

What is the best way to avoid falling victim to a phishing attack?

• Click on all links to verify their authenticity

• Ignore all emails from unknown senders

• Use strong, unique passwords for different accounts

• Share your passwords with trusted friends

Which of the following is a characteristic of malware?

• It improves computer performance

• It is always visible to the user

• It can steal sensitive information

• It is a type of hardware

What is a common method used in social engineering to gain access to sensitive information?

• Brute force attack

• SQL injection

• Impersonation

• DDoS attack

Which of the following is a preventive measure against ransomware?

• Regularly updating software

• Ignoring software updates

• Using the same password for all accounts

• Disabling antivirus software

What should you do if you receive an email from an unknown sender asking for personal information?

• Reply with the requested information

• Delete the email immediately

• Forward the email to friends

• Click on any links in the email

Which of the following is an example of malware?

• Firewall

• Antivirus software

• Trojan horse

• VPN