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Cybersecurity 101

Total questions: 20

Worksheet time: 10mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Imagine Olivia, Jackson, and Kai are secret agents. Which method would they most likely use for secure online communication during their mission?

a)

Caesar cipher

b)

Public-key cryptography

c)

Morse code

d)

Enigma code

2.

Mason, Anika, and Sophia are having a debate. Mason says that all websites encrypt their traffic, Sophia thinks that encrypted sites take longer to load, and Anika believes you can tell if a website encrypts its traffic by looking for the lock symbol in a URL. Who is correct?

a)

Mason

b)

Anika

c)

Sophia

d)

None of them

3.

Emma, Liam, and Olivia are discussing online security. They want to know which communication method is completely safe from security threats. Can you help them decide?

a)

Emma suggests social media messages

b)

Liam thinks it's phone calls

c)

Olivia is confident it's video chats

d)

Could it be all of these methods?

e)

Or is it none of these?

4.

Suppose that three spies, Olivia, Leo, and Max, have been using secret codes for centuries to:

a)

Locate hidden treasure

b)

Exchange confidential information selectively

c)

Rule a kingdom

d)

Transmit encoded emails

5.

John, Emma, and Oliver are discussing ways to protect their online privacy. They all agree on the following methods, EXCEPT:

a)

Regularly updating their privacy settings on social media

b)

Using the same security question for all online accounts for easy recall

c)

Installing a reliable antivirus software

d)

Using two-factor authentication whenever possible

6.

Oliver, Ava, and Emily are having a conversation about internet security. They are curious about who might be able to access and exploit their personal data online. Can you assist them in understanding this?

a)

Social media platforms

b)

Internet service providers

c)

Marketing companies

d)

Hackers

e)

All of the above

7.

Maya, Avery, and Henry are discussing the reasons why hackers hack. What could be the possible reasons?

a)

To make discoveries

b)

To protect information

c)

To steal information

d)

To expose corruption

e)

All of these

8.

Abigail, Aria, and Ava are discussing different hacks. Which of these is not a hack?

a)

Using a bicycle to power a computer

b)

Stealing an unlocked bicycle

c)

Building a working bicycle out of discarded umbrellas

d)

Creating a kinetic bicycle sculpture

9.

Imagine this, Olivia, Aiden, and Hannah are watching The Secret Lives of Hackers video. According to the video, can you guess what hacking is?

a)

Is it problem solving by using an object’s properties in unexpected ways?

b)

Or creating problems where there previously were none?

c)

Maybe using materials as they were intended to be used to solve problems?

d)

Or could it be all of the above?

10.

Oliver, Ava, and Mia are discussing the persistence of cyber vulnerabilities. They want to understand the primary reason behind their continuous existence. What could be the main cause?

a)

Is it because the authorities are preventing their resolution?

b)

Or perhaps because hackers rely on them for identity theft?

c)

Are they safeguarded in a hidden lunar facility?

d)

Or is it due to the unintended consequences of the convenience and openness of online communication?

11.

Sam, Mia, and Noah are discussing computer networks. Sam says it's a group of interconnected computers, Mia thinks it's a type of computer virus, and Noah believes it's a single powerful computer. Who is correct?

a)

A group of interconnected computers (Sam's answer)

b)

A type of computer virus (Mia's answer)

c)

A single powerful computer (Noah's answer)

d)

A network service provider

e)

None of the above

12.

In the game of 'Cyber Security Whiz', Mia, Noah, and Emma encounter a question: 'What is the primary goal of a cybercriminal?' Can you assist them in finding the answer?

a)

Stealing sensitive information

b)

Disrupting network services

c)

Spreading malware

d)

All of the above

13.

Consider a scenario where Emily, Oliver, and Sophia are studying the history of computer networks. They learn that the growth of networks accelerated significantly during which event?

a)

When only large corporations and research institutions had access to computers

b)

When malware led to the malfunction of several computer systems

c)

When the ownership of personal computers saw a massive surge

d)

When cyber activists began utilizing the internet for their activities

14.

Olivia, Emma, and Ava are discussing the possibility of completely eliminating cybersecurity threats with a single solution. What is your opinion on this?

a)

True, they are on the right track.

b)

False, they may need to explore the topic further.

15.

During a cybersecurity training session, Emma, Liam, and Olivia are asked to identify the type of hacker that organizations typically employ to test their security systems and discover vulnerabilities. Can you assist them in finding the correct answer?

a)

Red Hat Hacker

b)

Black Hat Hacker

c)

White Hat Hacker

d)

Green Hat Hacker

16.

Picture this, Alex and Emma! The internet didn't start as the vast web we know today. It's like someone...

a)

envisioned turning a small hut into a gigantic mansion

b)

conceived the idea of converting a bicycle into a cutting-edge electric car

c)

imagined expanding a rubber band into a supersonic jet

d)

devoured a whole cake and then... well, you can guess what happens next

17.

Emma, Noah, and Olivia are discussing ways to protect their online accounts from cybercriminals. What suggestion would you offer to help them improve their online security?

a)

avoid using the internet altogether

b)

use unique and complex passwords, and be cautious on public Wi-Fi networks

c)

never share photos of themselves online

d)

refrain from installing any apps on their devices

18.

In the Hacking and Privacy video, Tim's personal information was compromised by a crime ring. Abigail, Sophia, and Henry are discussing the video. Can you guess how the crime ring obtained Tim's personal information?

a)

By hacking into his email account

b)

By intercepting his mail

c)

By stealing his wallet

d)

By tricking him into revealing it through a phishing scam

19.

In the context of cybersecurity, Sarah, Isaac, and Emily discussed the primary cause of security breaches. What do you think they agreed upon?

a)

weak encryption algorithms

b)

outdated software

c)

human error

d)

malware attacks

20.

Hey Ethan, Lily, and Samuel! Can you figure out what "cyberactivism" refers to?

a)

using digital tools to promote a political or social cause

b)

using digital tools to promote a new movie

c)

using digital tools to promote a fashion brand

d)

using digital tools to promote a new restaurant