Online Safety Quiz

Which of the following is an example of a phishing attempt?

• A message from your teacher with a PDF lesson

• A website asking for your password after saying you won a prize

• A photo you uploaded to Facebook

• A blog post with study tips

What does a computer virus do?

• Protects your data

• Helps your computer run faster

• Spreads and damages files and systems

• Updates your software

Which of the following file types is most dangerous to open from an unknown sender?

• .txt

• .jpg

• .exe

• .mp3

What does the "https" in a URL mean?

• The site is fake

• The site is secure

• It's for games

• It has pop-ups

What should you do if you receive a suspicious email?

• Reply to the sender

• Click the link to see what it is

• Delete or report it

• Forward it to a friend

Which of the following is a Trojan horse?

• A program disguised as useful but actually harmful

• A strong password manager

• A type of pop-up blocker

• A safe file from your teacher

What is SPAM in the context of online communication?

• A kind of virus

• A type of online sandwich

• Unwanted or irrelevant messages

• A social media filter

Which clue below may indicate a phishing website?

• The site looks very colorful

• The URL has misspelled words

• It loads very fast

• It uses a fun font

What is the best way to protect your accounts online?

• Use your birthday as your password

• Share passwords with friends

• Use strong and unique passwords

• Use "123456" as it's easy to remember

What should you do before downloading a file online?

• Click immediately if it looks cool

• Ignore file extensions

• Check the source and file type

• Trust all emails with attachments