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Don't Fall for Fake - Vocabulary

Total questions: 14

Worksheet time: 28mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Alexa, Cortana & Google Home are all examples of a _________. This is a piece of software that operates online and can complete simple tasks.

a)

scam

b)

bot

c)

fraud

2.

This is an attempt to scam or trick you into sharing login or other personal information online. It is usually done through email, ads or websites.

a)

spearphishing

b)

phishing

c)

trojan horse

3.

This is a scam where an attacks targets you more precisely by using pieces of your own personal information.

a)

phishing

b)

spearphishing

c)

bot

4.

A dishonest attempt to make money or gain something else of value by tricking people.

a)

scam

b)

trustworthy

c)

bot

5.

Able to be relied on to do what is right or what is needed.

a)

trustworthy

b)

deceptve

c)

malicious

6.

Real, genuine, true, or accurate; not fake or copied.

a)

trustworthy

b)

authentic

c)

deceptive

7.

Something that can be proven or shown to be true or correct.

a)

manipulation

b)

deceptive

c)

verifiable

8.

False; an action or message designed to fool, trick, or mislead someone.

a)

trustworthy

b)

authentic

c)

deceptive

9.

Someone controlling or influencing another person or situation unfairly, dishonestly, or under threat. Alternatively, things you find online may be edited to make you believe something that isn't true.

a)

malicious

b)

manipulation

c)

authentic

10.

Tricking someone in order to get something valuable from them.

a)

fraudulent

b)

verifiable

c)

bot

11.

A program that shields your computer from most scams and tricks.

a)

manipulation

b)

firewall

c)

scam

12.

Words or actions intended to be cruel or hurtful. Can also refer to harmful software intended to damage a person's device, account or personal information.

a)

manipulation

b)

clickbait

c)

malicious

13.

Creating a fake identity or account on a social networking site to trick people into sharing their personal information or into believing they're talking to a real person behind a legitimate account.

a)

clickbait

b)

firewall

c)

catfishing

14.

Manipulative online content, posts or ads designed to capture attention and get people to click on a link or webpage, often to grow views or site traffic to make money.

a)

catfishing

b)

phishing

c)

clickbait