WorksheetsDigital Security
Total questions: 25
Worksheet time: 9mins
Description of digital security
the protection of a computer's internet account and files from intrusion by an outside user
the management of change and development within a business or similar organization.
a monitor filtersthat decrease the viewing angle of a monitor, preventing it from being viewed from the side;
prejudice for or against one person or group, especially in a way considered to be unfair.
What happens when your digital information gets into the wrong hands?
You can get special offers and freebies
You can be a victim of hacks, viruses and phishing scams
You can use your digital footprint to get a good job
How much of the information that we post online can be 100% secure?
None
About half
Nearly all
Which is NOT a good way to strengthen your password?
Use symbols and numbers
Use a name or place that is easy to remember
Use upper and lower case letters
How can you improve the safety of your device?
Log off and lock your device
Tell your best friend your password
Store your credit card number on a shopping site
Why do students need to learn about digital security?
To learn how to protect themselves from online threats
Because it is required for them
To learn how to give personal information out to online users
Which statement is false?
Young children should have parental supervision when using technology
Social media posts and photographs that share too much information can negatively impact students if in the wrong hands
Everything we post on the internet can be removed entirely
What do viruses do?
Hack your system and gain personal information
Protect us from harmful information
Protect your system from malware
What is phishing?
Activity of catching fish as sport or to eat
Criminals sending fake emails to gain personal information
Criminals sending legitimate emails to gain personal information
Which of these is considered a digital security risk?
hardware theft
software theft
virus attack
all of the above
A hacker is someone who accesses a computer or network illegally.
True
False
Description of firewalls
a network security system designed to prevent unauthorized access to or from a private network
Discrimination based on gender, especially discrimination against women
The way that the data collected by an organisation is reported, and who it is shared with.
change in busines practice, legislation, competition
List of digital security
AV software, firewalls, anti-spyware, pemissions, encryption, username/password
potential to cause serious harm to a computer system. A threat is something that may or may not happen, but has the potential to cause serious damage.
can be insufficient to hide data, need to repaeat several times
degausser has vry strong magnet or electromagntic coil, can damage disk
What is a policy that requires users to change passwords periodically?
password expiration
password encryption
password complexity
Cyber security involves protecting information and systems from major cyber threats, such as cyber terrorism, cyber warfare, and cyber espionage.
True
False
A non-self-replicating type of malware program containing malicious code that, when executed typically causes loss or theft of data, and possible system harm is a _______
Trojan
Virus
Malware
Which of the following options It's unsolicited email that can be used to send harmful links or deceptive content.
Spam
Popups
Denial of Service (DoS)
SYN Flood
Ana finds a message on her phone that she thinks might be a scam. She should:
Forward the message to her friends to see if they think it is a scam too.
Reply and ask the sender not to send more mail.
Delete the message.
Maria has a friend who she only knows through an online chat room. Maria’s online friend asks the following three questions. Which question should Alice not answer?
Isn't it cool that we like the same TV shows?
What bands do you like the most?
Will you promise to keep our friendship secret?
António, a seventh grader, is chatting with Joel, a friend he knows only through an online virtual world. Joel asks Marcus if he wants to meet in person sometime. Is it okay for Marcus to agree to meet Joel in person by himself?
Yes
No
What kinds of information can make up a digital footprint?
Online photos
Comments that others post about you
Both!
Which of the following would create a positive digital footprint?
Photos of you doing work in the community
A mean comment you posted on a friend's Instagram
Inappropriate photos of you on Facebook
A tweet where you rant about someone you don't like
