Online Safety Quiz 15-18

You receive an email claiming you’ve won a prize but need to pay a small fee to claim it. What should you do?

• Pay the fee to receive the prize.

• Ignore the email and report it as phishing.

• Forward it to friends to check if it’s legitimate.

• Reply to ask for more details.

How can you verify that a website is secure?

• Check if the URL starts with 'https' and look for a padlock icon.

• Ensure the website loads quickly.

• Check if it has many images and a modern design.

• Confirm it has a lot of ads.

What is 'smishing'?

• A typo for phishing.

• Scams sent via SMS or text messages.

• A form of secure messaging.

• A method to safely store passwords.

You see an ad offering free expensive gadgets. What is the safest action to take?

• Click the ad to check its authenticity.

• Share the offer on your social media for feedback.

• Ignore the ad as it’s likely a scam.

• Provide your email to enter the giveaway.

Why is it important to keep your software and apps updated?

• To get new features and improved performance.

• To prevent hackers from exploiting security vulnerabilities.

• To ensure your device looks modern.

• To reset your passwords automatically.

A friend’s social media account starts sending you unusual links. What should you do?

• Click the link to see if it’s safe.

• Inform your friend and avoid clicking on the links.

• Share the link with others to warn them.

• Report your friend’s account immediately.

What is the best way to protect your online accounts?

• Use a different password for every account and enable two-factor authentication (2FA).

• Use the same password for all accounts for easy access.

• Write your passwords in a notebook for safekeeping.

• Share your passwords with someone you trust.

What should you check when downloading an app to ensure it’s safe?

• The number of downloads and reviews.

• The developer’s name and permissions it requests.

• Whether it’s free or paid.

• The app’s logo design.

Which of these statements about public Wi-Fi is true?

• It’s completely safe for sensitive transactions.

• It’s safer if you use a VPN.

• It’s secure as long as it doesn’t require a password.

• It’s always encrypted.

What is the first step to take if you think you’ve been scammed online?

• Contact your bank or service provider if financial details are involved.

• Delete your online accounts immediately.

• Confront the scammer through email or message.

• Ignore the scam and hope for the best.