Cybersecurity Quiz for 8th Graders

What is the main goal of most cyber attacks?

• To improve internet speed

• To steal data, cause damage, or disrupt services

• To fix computer problems

• To help people learn about computers

Why are phishing attacks dangerous?

• They slow down your internet connection

• They can steal sensitive information like passwords or credit card numbers

• They can be used to help fix broken websites

• They always come from people you know

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

• It's from your best friend

• It contains spelling errors or urgent requests for personal information

• It congratulates you for winning a lottery

• It links to a trusted website like your school portal

What is the main difference between a virus and spyware?

• Viruses slow down your computer, spyware monitors your actions

• Spyware can only be installed by friends, viruses come from strangers

• Spyware is harmless, viruses are dangerous

• There is no difference; they are the same thing

How does ransomware attack a computer?

• It deletes all your files

• It locks your files and demands payment to unlock them

• It makes your computer run faster

• It prevents you from accessing the internet

What's the safest way to handle an unknown link in an email?

• Click on it to see what it does

• Ignore it or delete the email without opening it

• Send it to your friends

• Open it using a different web browser

Why is two-factor authentication more secure than just a password?

• It uses two passwords

• It requires both something you know (password) and something you have (e.g., a phone code)

• It's only for mobile apps

• It uses encryption

What should you do before downloading an app or program online?

• Check if your friends use it

• Make sure the website or source is trustworthy

• Open the app and try it out

• Download it from any website

Why is it important to regularly update your software?

• To get new features and stay protected from security vulnerabilities

• To delete all viruses

• To save more storage on your device

• To prevent hacking into your Wi-Fi

How does a Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS) attack work?

• Hackers use many devices to flood a website or service with traffic, making it unavailable

• It's a virus that disables firewalls

• It blocks access to social media accounts

• It deletes data from computers around the world