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ICT Cybersecurity L4-Protect Device & Security Threats

Total questions: 20

Worksheet time: 10mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Which of the following would be considered a strong password?

a)

joesmithpelicanmiddleschool

b)

Kim12345

c)

mydogSpot

d)

JLP17#butterflies

2.

When visiting a website, you notice a lock icon in the bottom right corner of the browser window. What does the lock represent?

a)

A link to open another website.

b)

A program that prevents you from leaving the page.

c)

A webpage that has a secure connection.

d)

A warning that you do not have permission to view this webpage.

3.

Which of the following options is an example of a scam?

a)

Your brother sends you a text message on your mobile device.

b)

A friend sends you an email asking you to lend them some money.

c)

Your teacher sends you an email with the homework.

d)

A pop-up appears in your online game urging you to click on the image.

4.

What term describes a self-replicating program that disrupts the normal functioning of a computer?

a)

Phishing

b)

Worm

c)

Plagiarism

d)

Virus

5.

Viruses, worms, and trojans are common security threats that are frequently used in the dissemination of:

a)

malware

b)

passwords

c)

scams

d)

downloads

6.

You are creating a new online account. Which provided information should be strong and hard to decipher?

a)

A username

b)

A picture of yourself

c)

An email address

d)

A password

7.

While Trish was playing an online game, a pop-up appeared asking her to click on the flashing lights to receive more points for her game. What should she do?

a)

Click on the flashing lights.

b)

Turn off the game and console.

c)

Save the pop-up message until she really needs extra points to win.

d)

Click on the X in the corner of the pop-up to make it disappear.

8.

Kelly has a problem with her computer. A message appears on her screen to call a phone number because there is a "security concern". She has no control over the keyboard or mouse. She is afraid to call the number because the message does not look like any of the other messages that have appeared on her computer. What happened to Kelly's computer?

a)

The computer was infected by spyware.

b)

The computer was infected by a virus.

c)

The computer was the victim of a phishing scam.

d)

The computer was infected by adware.

9.

You receive an email from a good friend. They tell you to check out a website where they found surfboards for sale. You know your friend is not interested in surfing. The URL looks something like this: What common threat type is this message?

a)

Phishing

b)

Pharming

c)

Virus

d)

Malware

10.

Eli stores all his personal information on his cell phone. What is one security risk Eli faces if his phone is lost or stolen?

a)

Someone might return his phone to an address they find in his contacts.

b)

He will have to buy a new cell phone, which will be expensive, and he will have to enter all his information again into the new phone.

c)

Anyone who finds his phone will have access to personal information, such as his usernames, passwords, photos, home address, etc.

d)

His parents will punish him for losing the phone.

11.

Mario bought a new computer. He wants to make sure it stays in good condition. He also wants to prevent the computer from getting infected with malware. What would be the most common activity that would cause Mario's computer to get infected by malware?

a)

Downloading images

b)

Downloading software

c)

Playing online

d)

Using online chat rooms

12.

Daniel received a new email message in his inbox. It appears to be an invitation from a university he has never heard of. The email informs him that he "has received a scholarship" and is requesting personal information so the university can process the "scholarship". What kind of security threat could this be?

a)

Pharming

b)

Phishing

c)

Virus

d)

Adware

13.

Which of the following is a cybersecurity technique you should use to protect yourself and your computer system from harm?

a)

Store personal information on the computer or mobile device.

b)

Always trust any adult you meet online.

c)

Always ask for permission from content owners before downloading files.

d)

Never share your passwords with anyone.

14.

Gwen has trouble remembering her passwords. Her best friend recommends that she try her technique. She uses her first name followed by the digits of her address, like gwen5336. Is this good advice?

a)

Yes, passwords should be easy to remember.

b)

No, passwords should not contain personally identifiable information, such as names, birth dates, or addresses.

c)

No, the ideal length of a password should be 4 to 6 characters.

d)

Yes, the password is strong because it has letters and numbers.

15.

You are downloading and installing an application from the Internet. Which of the following is a recommended practice you should follow to avoid accidentally installing malware?

a)

Verify the application while the download is in progress.

b)

Verify the application file with your antivirus program before downloading it.

c)

When prompted to save, download the application instead of running it.

d)

Once the application has finished installing, verify the program before using it.

16.

A pop-up appears the first time you visit a gaming website. It claims you are the unique visitor number 100,000 to the site and have won the latest gaming console. It asks for your name, age, and address, in addition to some other personal information, to be able to send you the prize by mail. What should you do?

a)

Ask your friends if they have also received the same pop-up from the gaming site and how they responded.

b)

Fill in the information, but be careful not to include financial information.

c)

Do not enter any information, close the pop-up, and leave the site.

d)

Make sure you have the latest antivirus software installed and then proceed to fill in the information.

17.

A website you are visiting has a flashing advertisement on the sidebar, informing that viruses have been detected and you need to "clean" your computer. You click on the ad, more pop-up windows appear, on which you also click. They inform you that the computer is now clean. However, in the following days, you notice that your computer is behaving strangely. A careful review indicates that several new programs have been installed, without your knowledge. What kind of security problem occurred?

a)

A worm replicated several different programs

b)

Spyware modified your browser to show more pop-ups

c)

A Trojan installed unwanted programs

d)

A virus allowed a hacker to access your computer

18.

Gabriella is trying to create a strong password for her new online bank account. What would be best for Gabriella to consider when creating the password?

a)

She should use all lowercase letters and one number.

b)

She should use her name spelled backwards.

c)

She should use at least one uppercase letter, one number, one symbol, and it should be at least 8 characters long.

d)

She should use all numbers and uppercase letters, and contain a maximum of 6 characters in total.

19.

What is the most important reason to be careful when choosing the applications you will install on your phone or any other computing device?

a)

Because some applications have limited trial periods and then you have to pay for them.

b)

Because some applications are designed to steal your personal information.

c)

Because some applications cost more than they should.

d)

Because some applications are free.

20.

Tony is using the computer at the public library to write a report. After finishing his work, he takes some time to look at social media. Is this safe?

a)

No, public computers sometimes contain malware designed to capture any personal information, such as usernames and passwords.

b)

Yes, computers at public libraries are generally safe to use because they run the latest security software.

c)

No, because you will not be able to log out of your social media account when you are done using it.

d)

Yes, as long as you remember not to add new posts or upload new images.