Online Safety and Security Quiz

A classmate asks for your password to access your school account. What should you do?

• Refuse to share your password

• Give your password since you trust them

• Change your password and give the new one

• Let them guess it

Answer explanation

You should refuse to share your password because sharing it compromises your account's security. Trusting someone does not justify giving access to sensitive information.

What is malware?

• A computer game

• A harmless program

• A program that is harmful to a computer user

• A type of advertisement

Answer explanation

Malware is short for malicious software, which refers to programs designed to harm or exploit any programmable device or network. Therefore, the correct choice is 'A program that is harmful to a computer user'.

Which of the following is a characteristic of a virus?

• It can replicate itself

• It cannot self-replicate

• It is a type of spyware

• It is always harmful

Answer explanation

A virus cannot self-replicate; it requires a host cell to reproduce. The other options are incorrect as viruses do not inherently replicate on their own, are not classified as spyware, and are not always harmful.

What does a worm do?

• It disguises itself as a useful program

• It is a type of adware

• It cannot spread itself

• It can replicate and spread itself

Answer explanation

A worm is a type of malware that can replicate itself and spread to other computers without user intervention, making 'It can replicate and spread itself' the correct choice. The other options do not accurately describe a worm.

Who created the 'ILOVEYOU' worm?

• Bill Gates

• Onel de Guzman and Reonel Ramones

• Mark Zuckerberg

• Steve Jobs

Answer explanation

The 'ILOVEYOU' worm was created by Onel de Guzman and Reonel Ramones in 2000. It spread rapidly via email, causing significant damage, making them the correct answer to the question.

What is a Trojan?

• A type of malware that replicates

• A program that disguises itself as useful

• A program that sends advertisements

• A type of phishing attack

Answer explanation

A Trojan is a type of malware that disguises itself as a useful program to trick users into installing it. Unlike viruses, Trojans do not replicate themselves but can cause significant harm once activated.

What is spyware designed to do?

• Replicate itself

• Steal sensitive information

• Display pop-up ads

• Protect your computer

Answer explanation

Spyware is specifically designed to steal sensitive information from users, such as passwords and personal data, without their consent. The other options do not accurately describe the primary function of spyware.

Which of the following is a way to stay safe online?

• Share your passwords with friends

• Always protect your reputation online

• Ignore security updates

• Click on all advertisements

Answer explanation

Always protecting your reputation online is crucial for safety. It helps prevent identity theft and cyberbullying, while the other options compromise your security and privacy.

What is the purpose of adware?

• To steal passwords

• To send advertisements

• To replicate itself

• To block access to data

Answer explanation

The primary purpose of adware is to send advertisements to users, often in the form of pop-ups or banners. Unlike malware, it does not typically steal passwords or block access to data.

You see your friend sharing harmful or offensive content online. What is the best action to take?

• Share the post to warn others

• Ignore it—it's not your business

• Tell an adult or report the post

• Comment that it's wrong

Answer explanation

The best action is to tell an adult or report the post. This ensures that the harmful content is addressed appropriately, rather than spreading it further or ignoring the issue.