IT Safety & Security Quiz

Hey there! Can you help me out with this one?

What is the definition of adware?

• Software that displays advertisements

• Software that encrypts information

• Software that records everything you type

• Software that spreads through copies of documents

Hey there! Can you help Scarlett understand what 'backup' (noun) means?

• A copy of an electronic record

• A network of connected bots

• A computer that has been infected

• Copying an electronic record

Hey there! Can you help Evelyn understand why firewalls are so important?

• To keep hackers out of a network

• To safeguard sensitive data

• To update computer software

• To prevent the spread of harmful software

Hey there! Can you help Anika understand how SSL (Secure Sockets Layer) keeps information safe on the Internet?

• Using data encryption and digital certificate authentication

• Trying to trick people with phishing attempts

• Connecting computers directly in a peer-to-peer network

• Downloading files without permission through drive-by downloads

Hey there! Can you help Priya solve this mystery? What is the main aim of spyware?

• To encrypt information

• To update firmware

• To spread viruses

• To collect information by spying on the user

Hey there! Can you help Luna understand what a Trojan is in the world of malware?

• A self-replicating malware

• A network of connected bots

• Malware that appears benign but performs malicious actions

• A computer that has been compromised

Hey there! Can you help Nora understand why software patches are important?

• Because they fix vulnerabilities

• Because they spread malware

• Because they record everything you type

• Because they copy electronic records

Hey there! Can you help me out with this one?

What exactly is a URL (Uniform Resource Locator)?

• It's like the address of a website on the Internet

• Is it a sneaky computer virus that spreads on its own?

• Maybe it's software that loves showing ads?

• Or is it a group of friendly bots hanging out together?

Hey there! Let's have some fun learning about worms! What is the coolest characteristic of a worm?

• It loves to attach itself to digital documents

• It enjoys moving from computer to computer on the network

• It's a master at encrypting information

• It's like a secret agent, requiring a password to decode information

Hey there! Can you help Aria, Abigail, and Mia with this fun question?

What is the definition of a vulnerability in a computer?

• A weakness that allows unauthorized changes

• A small portable storage device

• A security system to prevent unauthorized access

• A method that uses data encryption