WorksheetsInternet Safety
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 6mins
Which of the following are examples of threats you may encounter online? Select all that apply.
Viruses
Phishing
HTTPS
Spyware
________ are messages that try to trick you into providing sensitive information.
Phishing scams
Cookies
Passwords
Plug-ins
Which of the following passwords is the strongest?
bobby98
123123123
c^72j5pyR#%
pa55word
True or False: Clicking ads and pop-ups like the one shown in this image could expose your computer to malware.
True
False
When shopping online, which payment method is generally safest?
Credit cards
Direct wire transfers
Bank transfers
Cash
True or False: The things you share on social networking sites like Facebook are generally more public than things you share over email or instant messaging.
True
False
What is a browser cookie?
A type of phishing scam
A small piece of data that tracks your preferences on different websites
A type of food you can buy online
A plug-in that allows you to view special types of web content
To see if a website is using a secure connection, what should you look for? Select all that apply.
A plus sign (+) to the right of the tab
"https" at the very beginning of the URL
A star icon to the right of the URL
A lock icon to the left of the URL
If you're driving a car, what is the safest way to use your mobile device?
Ask a friend to watch the road while you use your device
Only type a few words at a time, and look up every few seconds
Watch videos with the audio muted
Avoid using mobile devices entirely
True or False: If you block tracking cookies in your browser, websites will be unable to track you.
True
False
