Internet Safety Quiz

Why should passwords be treated like a toothbrush?

• They should be replaced on a regular schedule to prevent buildup.

• They should be uniquely refreshed periodically to avoid predictability.

• They should remain strictly personal and never be shared.

• They should be updated often and kept securely in a private space.

Logging into public Wi‑Fi is risky because:

• It can lead to unusual device strain and potential overheating risks.

• It can allow cyber intruders to capture unprotected data transmissions.

• It can trigger unauthorized software installations without your consent.

• It can prompt inadvertent sharing of login credentials with unknown users.

Pharming differs from phishing because it:

• Necessitates user engagement by clicking on deceptive links.

• Automatically reroutes users to counterfeit websites without a direct click.

• Selectively exploits specific platforms rather than using broad email prompts.

• Employs alternative contact methods, such as phone calls, to divert users.

Adware primarily affects users by:

• Compromising files by encrypting them and soliciting a ransom.

• Bombarding browsers with persistent, intrusive pop‑up advertisements.

• Propagating spam emails indiscriminately to all contacts.

• Disrupting system integrity by removing or corrupting critical files.

A Trojan is dangerous because it:

• Self‑replicates by infecting adjacent files and programs.

• Camouflages itself as benign software to clandestinely access your system.

• Primarily disseminates through email attachments, limiting its reach.

• Impedes performance by significantly slowing down network connectivity.

Spyware is more harmful than keyloggers because it:

• Is limited to recording keystrokes, primarily focusing on passwords.

• Infiltrates systems to access a broad range of data—including browsing history—and may impair system integrity.

• Concentrates solely on exploiting vulnerabilities in public Wi‑Fi networks.

• Initiates file encryption and ransom demands as its primary attack vector.

Rogue security software tricks users by:

• Misleading them with promises of complimentary antivirus upgrades.

• Deceiving them through counterfeit virus alerts that promote worthless solutions.

• Obstructing access to genuine websites under the guise of protection.

• Exploiting user data by encrypting files and demanding unwarranted fees.

Which netiquette rule emphasizes respecting others’ privacy?

• Exercising caution with language to avoid offending others online.

• Protecting personal boundaries by not disclosing private information without permission.

• Demonstrating courtesy by acknowledging help received on the internet.

• Ensuring discussions remain pertinent by sticking strictly to the topic.

Posting future vacation plans online might result in:

• Heightened social media attention due to sharing travel details.

• Potential for criminals to exploit your absence by targeting your residence.

• An increased likelihood of receiving unsolicited subscriptions and ads.

• A risk of personal data compromise when connecting through unsecured networks.

Which internet threat pretends as a helpful program but can collect and destroy your data without you noticing?

• Trojan – a seemingly useful program that conceals malicious intent.

• Virus – harmful code that attaches itself to files to replicate.

• Worm – a self‑propagating threat that spreads without user action.

• Spyware – a covert tool designed to monitor and collect your data.