Cybersecurity Fun Quiz for Kids

What does "phishing" mean in cybersecurity?

• A type of outdoor sport

• A trick where someone pretends to be trustworthy to steal your information

• A way to catch fish using the internet

• A method to speed up your computer

What is a password?

• A special word or code used to keep your accounts safe

• A type of email you send to friends

• A game you play online

• A way to search the internet

Which of the following is an example of personal data you should keep private?

• Your favorite color

• The name of your pet

• Your home address

• Your favorite cartoon character

What does "Wi-Fi" allow you to do?

• Connect to the internet without using wires

• Print documents faster

• Watch TV on a regular television

• Charge your phone more quickly

Which of the following is the BEST example of a strong password?

• password123

• yourname2024

• T!g3r$Blue#9

• 111111

You receive an email saying you won a prize and it asks for your bank details. What should you do?

• Reply immediately with your bank details

• Click all the links in the email to claim your prize

• Ignore or delete the email and tell a trusted adult

• Share the email with all your friends

Which of the following is the SAFEST way to shop online?

• Use a public Wi-Fi network at a café to enter your payment details

• Shop only on websites that have "https" in the web address

• Share your credit card number in a chat message with the seller

• Use the same password for every shopping website

Your friend tells you their password so you can help them log in once. What is the BEST thing to do after you are done helping?

• Keep the password in case you need it again

• Share it with another friend who might need help too

• Remind your friend to change their password right away

• Write it down somewhere safe at home

Which of the following signs suggests a website might NOT be safe for online transactions?

• The website address starts with "https"

• The website has a padlock symbol next to the address

• The website asks for your password and bank details on a page starting with "http" only

• The website has a customer service phone number listed

Why is it important NOT to use public Wi-Fi when entering your bank information?

• Public Wi-Fi makes your phone battery drain faster

• Public Wi-Fi can be monitored by others who might steal your information

• Public Wi-Fi is too slow to load banking websites

• Public Wi-Fi only works for watching videos