Internet Safety-ICT1

If something online or in your email sounds too good to be true...

• Don't buy it

• It probably is too good to be true

• Google it!

• Click on it any way

Which of the following would best prevent an unauthorized person from remotely accessing your computer?

• Firewall

• Anti-spam software

• Lockdown device

• Anti-malware software

Unwanted, unsolicited emails containing advertisements, political rhetoric, hoaxes, or scams are collectively known as ...

• Illegal messages

• Spam

• Bloatware

• Cookies

Which of the following is used to transmit encrypted data?

• HTTP

• HTTPS

• FTP

• DNS

What is your digital footprint?

• a record of all your digital devices

• a new world order

• the trail of data you leave when using the internet

• the latest boy group

What is a global computer network that links together millions of computers and smaller computer networks, and allows for information, communication, retail and many other functions called?

• World-wide web

• network

• The Net

• internet

Gerald is online. A window appears that offers a free cruise to Greece if he fills out a short survey. This window is an example of what?

• phishing

• social engineering

• virus

• pop up

An indicator that an email might be a phishing email ...

• spelling and grammar errors

• fancy images

• wild colors

• there is no way to know

Which of the following can help protect your computer from viruses?

• never turning off your computer

• never closing pop up windows

• never downloading attachments sent from unknown email addresses

• never using your computer when you’re feeling sick

?Emmanuel is using a social networking site. A safe username might contain which of the following?

• Emmanuel's age

• Emmanuel's hometown

• Emmanuel's favorite sport

• Emmanuel's grade in school