wayground logo

Free Printable Worksheets

NEW

Font size

S
M
L
XL
Worksheets

CyberSecurity Test

Total questions: 25

Worksheet time: 13mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What is Cybersecurity?

a)

The practice of flying drones

b)

The practice of protecting systems, networks, and programs from digital attacks

c)

The practice of gardening

d)

The practice of cooking food

2.

Which of the following is NOT a type of malware?

a)

Virus

b)

Worm

c)

Firewall

d)

Trojan

3.

What does the acronym "HTTPS" stand for?

a)

HyperText Transfer Protocol Secure

b)

HyperText Transfer Protocol Service

c)

HyperText Transfer Protocol Simple

d)

HyperText Transfer Protocol Software

4.

What is phishing?

a)

A method of catching fish

b)

A type of email scam that tricks you into giving personal information

c)

A way to secure your computer

d)

A programming language

5.

Which of the following is a strong password?

a)

123456

b)

password

c)

Qw!8&7T#s *

d)

abcdef

6.

What is a firewall?

a)

A wall that prevents fires

b)

A security system that controls incoming and outgoing network traffic

c)

A computer program that helps you draw

d)

A type of virus

7.

Why should you update your software regularly?

a)

To improve the software’s appearance

b)

To ensure compatibility with older versions

c)

To fix security vulnerabilities and bugs

d)

To increase the size of your hard drive

8.

What is a common sign of a phishing email?

a)

It has no subject

b)

It asks for personal information or login details

c)

It comes from a friend

d)

It has a greeting

9.

What does "two-factor authentication" mean?

a)

Using two passwords for the same account

b)

A two-step process to verify your identity

c)

Two people using the same account

d)

Using a password and a username

10.

What should you do if you receive an email from someone you don't know asking for personal information?

a)

Reply with your information

b)

Ignore and delete the email

c)

Forward it to your friends

d)

Print the email

11.

What is the purpose of antivirus software?

a)

To create viruses

b)

To protect your computer from malware

c)

To speed up your computer

d)

To organize your files

12.

What is a VPN (Virtual Private Network)?

a)

A type of virus

b)

A tool that creates a secure connection over the internet

c)

A software for designing websites

d)

A program that boosts your WiFi signal

13.

What should you avoid doing on public WiFi?

a)

Checking the weather

b)

Streaming videos

c)

Accessing sensitive information or logging into personal accounts

d)

Reading news articles

14.

What is identity theft?

a)

Stealing someone’s money

b)

Stealing someone’s personal information to commit fraud

c)

Stealing someone’s car

d)

Stealing someone’s phone

15.

Why is it important to back up your data?

a)

To have extra copies in case you lose your data

b)

To increase your computer’s speed

c)

To decorate your computer

d)

To make your computer lighter

16.

What does the term "encryption" mean?

a)

Scrambling data to protect it from unauthorized access

b)

Deleting data from your computer

c)

Copying data to another location

d)

Downloading data from the internet

17.

Which of the following is a good cybersecurity habit?

a)

Using the same password for all accounts

b)

Writing your password on a sticky note

c)

Using complex and unique passwords for different accounts

d)

Sharing your passwords with friends

18.

What is the main function of a browser extension related to security?

a)

To add games to your browser

b)

To customize the look of your browser

c)

To enhance the security features of your browser

d)

To increase your internet speed

19.

What is social engineering in the context of cybersecurity?

a)

Building social networks

b)

Designing social media platforms

c)

Manipulating people to give up confidential information

d)

Creating social events

20.

Which one of these is NOT a safe online behavior?

a)

Sharing your home address on social media

b)

Using strong passwords

c)

Keeping your software updated

d)

Being cautious of suspicious emails

21.

What is the role of a cybersecurity analyst?

a)

To analyze the stock market

b)

To create new software

c)

To protect an organization’s computer systems and networks

d)

To build websites

22.

Which of the following is a consequence of a cyberattack?

a)

Increased internet speed

b)

Loss of data and personal information

c)

Improved computer performance

d)

Free software downloads

23.

What does "IoT" stand for in cybersecurity?

a)

Internet of Things

b)

Internet of Tomorrow

c)

International Online Technology

d)

Information on Technology

24.

How can you recognize a secure website?

a)

It has lots of advertisements

b)

It starts with "http://"

c)

It starts with "https://" and has a padlock icon

d)

It is always at the top of search results

25.

What is a "botnet"?

a)

A network of computers infected with malware controlled by a hacker

b)

A type of social media network

c)

A network of secure servers

d)

A type of antivirus software