Free Printable Computer Safety Quiz

1.

When working at the computer for long periods of time you should glance away from the screen periodically to avoid eye strain.

a)

True

b)

False

2.

Sitting up straight at the computer is bad for your back

a)

True

b)

False

3.

Long sessions of typing may cause

a)

Repetitive stress injuries to your hands.

b)

Blisters on your fingers.

c)

Deafness

4.

It is OK to drink near the computer

a)

True

b)

False

5.

Should you use the same password for everything?

a)

No

b)

Yes, if it is long & strong

c)

Yes, if it is difficult for others to guess

d)

Yes, if it is easy for you to remember

6.

Which of the following is a key component of a good password?

a)

Easy for you to remember

b)

Strong

c)

Difficult for others to guess

d)

All are key components

7.

Which is NOT a tip for a strong password?

a)

Use personal information like your name or birthday

b)

Use a password that's at least 6 characters

c)

Don't use the same password for every account

d)

Random passwords are the strongest

8.

A software that INFECTS a computer with the permission or knowledge of the user is a ______.

a)

Virus

b)

Botnet

c)

Worm

d)

Trojan Horse

9.

Software that is secretly installed on your computer and it monitors (watches) your activity and interferes with your control of the computer is ______.

a)

Adware

b)

Careware

c)

Snoopware

d)

Spyware

10.

Two examples of anti-virus providers are _________ and ________.

a)

Barnes and Noble

b)

Crate and Barrel

c)

Norton and McAfee

d)

Worm and Virus

11.

This is a collection of software ROBOTS that automatically run tasks over the INTERNET.

a)

Netbot

b)

Botnet

c)

Virus

d)

Worm

12.

This is a software called a backdoor program (like the Greek myth) that hides itself while appearing to be legitimate.

a)

Virus

b)

Trojan Horse

c)

Worm

d)

Blended Threat

13.

This refers to maintaining privacy, security and trust in personal and professional relationships.

a)

Pirating

b)

Privating

c)

Fair Use

d)

Confidentiality

14.

This is a software that multiplies and once inside it TRAVELS through a network to other computers.

a)

Virus

b)

Trojan Horse

c)

Blended Threat

d)

Worm

15.

This is a form of spoofing where a phony webpage is created that looks just like the real webpage. It LURES you to click on it. It is usually carried out by email or instant messaging.

a)

Fishing

b)

Farming

c)

Phishing

d)

Phoning

16.

Which of these is the best, most secure password?

a)

dog

b)

Password

c)

c4L!F0rniA

d)

1st

17.

Software that spreads like a disease to other computers.

a)

Worm

b)

Spyware

c)

Virus

d)

Trojan

18.

Encryption

a)

prevents others from reading data. Over the Internet, before being transmitted data is transformed by an algorithm in such as way that it is impossible to unscramble the data without knowing a secret piece of data such as a number.

b)

The art of sending secret messages so that they can be read only bye the intended recipients. Cryptography is based strongly on algorithms.

c)

is known as the information technology security. It refers to technologies, process, and practices designed to protect networks, devices, software, and data that are online from attacks, damage, and other unauthorized access.

19.

Cybersecurity

a)

prevents others from reading data. Over the Internet, before being transmitted data is transformed by an algorithm in such as way that it is impossible to unscramble the data without knowing a secret piece of data such as a number.

b)

The art of sending secret messages so that they can be read only bye the intended recipients. Cryptography is based strongly on algorithms.

c)

is known as the information technology security. It refers to technologies, process, and practices designed to protect networks, devices, software, and data that are online from attacks, damage, and other unauthorized access.

20.

True or False:

You should share your password with your friends so they can help you if you forget it.

a)

True

b)

False

Computer Safety Quiz

Total questions: 20

Worksheet time: 10mins

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