What is Cybersecurity?

What is Cybersecurity?

Assessment

Passage

Computers

8th Grade

Hard

Created by

Joseph Ferraro

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10 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why is cybersecurity so important in today's world?

Because it helps companies make more money online.

Because we rely on computers and the internet for almost everything, which makes us open to cyber attacks.

Because it allows people to share personal information more easily.

Because it makes computers run faster and more efficiently.


2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does the text say is included in the layered approach to effective cybersecurity?

Using only one type of security software to keep things simple.

Having strong passwords, but not worrying about email attachments.

Firewalls, antivirus software, and teaching people about cybersecurity.

Ignoring incident response plans.


3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

According to the text, what could happen if a company does NOT have good cybersecurity?

The company might get more customers.

The company's data, reputation, finances, and legal standing could be at risk.

The company's employees might get better job opportunities.

The company might become more innovative and creative.

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the role of cybersecurity?

To make computers run faster.

To protect our devices, networks, and data from digital attacks.

To help companies advertise better online.

To create new types of computer software.

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a key part of cybersecurity for everyone?

Ignoring suspicious emails.

Using the same password for all accounts.

Choosing strong, unique passwords.

Never backing up important data.

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does cybersecurity protect besides computers?

Only laptops

Laptops, smartphones, and tablets

Only smartphones

Just tablets

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What do organizations need to create for cybersecurity?

A plan to follow if there is a cyberattack.

A way to make more money from the internet.

A system to avoid using the internet at all.

A method for teaching employees to ignore security warnings.

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