WorksheetsCyber Security Quiz
Total questions: 12
Worksheet time: 6mins
What does the “https://” at the beginning of a URL denote, as opposed to "http://" (without the “s”)?
That the site has special high definition.
That information entered into the site is encrypted.
That the site is not accessible to certain computers
I don't know.
Which of the following is an example of a “phishing” attack?
Sending someone an email that contains a malicious link that is disguised to look like an email from someone the person knows.
Creating a fake website that looks nearly identical to a real website in order to trick users into entering their login information.
Sending someone a text message that contains a malicious link that is disguised to look like a notification that the person has won a contest.
All of the above.
Which of the following four passwords is the most secure?
Boat123
Wth!5Z
123456
0000
“Private browsing” is a feature in many internet browsers that lets users access web pages without any information (like browsing history) being stored by the browser. Can internet service providers see the online activities of their subscribers when those subscribers are using private browsing?
Yes
No
Not sure
Turning off the GPS function of your smartphone prevents any tracking of your phone’s location.
True
False
If a public Wi-Fi network (such as in an airport or café) requires a password to access, is it generally safe to use that network for sensitive activities such as online banking?
Yes, it is safe.
No, it is not safe.
What kind of cybersecurity risks can be minimized by using a Virtual Private Network (VPN)?
Use of insecure Wi-Fi networks
Phishing attacks
Key-logging
Working at your desk, you've received an email from Microsoft explaining that your password it out of date, and you must set a new one. The link within the email will guide you through it. Your next step is?
Follow the link and reset password.
Ignore the email and delete it.
Reset your password manually.
Working at your desk, you've received an email from Paypal or Apple explaining that your password it out of date, and you must set a new one. The link within the email will guide you through it. Your next step is?
Follow the link and reset your password.
Ignore the email and delete it.
Reset your password manually.
You're just leaving school for the day, when you stumble upon a USB stick on the floor. What do you do?
Pick it up and plug it in to try and find an indication of whom it belongs to, so you can return it.
Leave it where it is. It's not your problem.
Hand it into reception for them to deal with.
Take it home and use it.
Your computer has just been infected with Ransomware and the hacker is demanding £1,000 before releasing it. What do you do?
Try your best to get rid of it before anyone finds out.
Pay the ransom. You need your files back!
Disconnect your computer from the network.
On your way home, you've noticed you've left your mobile on the train? What's the first thing you do?
Call the train line to find out if anyone has handed it in.
Call your phone to make arrangements to meet the person who found it.
Remotely disable it as soon as possible.
Call the phone network to advise them.
