WorksheetsBanzai Internet Safety Quiz
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 1hrs 15mins
What is malware?
Software designed to damage a computer or phone.
Websites that show inappropriate content or advertise for unsavory companies.
A device that’s infected with a virus and must be wiped.
Software that will help you diagnose why a computer isn’t working properly.
How do you know if a website has an SSL certificate?
The certificate is displayed on their “about us” or information page.
All websites are required to have an SSL certificate.
The SSL badge is on the footer of the site.
The website starts with “https” in the browser.
What does it mean if wifi is “secure”?
It has a password.
It has an SSL certificate.
It has security questions.
It has been wiped.
What is a brute force attack?
A hacker uses a computer to enter common passwords until they gain access to an account.
Someone steals a device and gets access to sensitive information because of it.
A scammer includes a deceptive link in an email that downloads a virus when clicked.
All of the above.
What can malicious adware do?
Potentially expose you to a catfish.
Show even more unskippable ads.
Install viruses, show inappropriate or excessive ads.
Allow a hacker to make purchases in your name.
What is the type of software that locks your device until you pay a hacker to gain access again?
Bribeware
Hostageware
Kidnapware
Ransomware
If you give someone _____ to your device, they can control it through another phone or computer.
Remote access
Distant access
Control privilege
Distance privilege
What is the term for a situation where a hacker exposes sensitive information like passwords or credit card numbers?
A hack attack.
A security breach.
A data crisis.
A system raid.
It’s recommended to make your password at least __ characters long.
7
8
9
10
What is a security question?
A question you answer to prove it’s you if you forget your password.
Something you should ask anyone who wants remote access to your device.
A warning your browser will give you if it appears that a website isn’t safe.
A query your device sends to any website you visit in order to see if it’s safe.
When trying to determine if you should trust something you read online, what should you check?
Who published it.
The date it was published.
Other sources to see if they say the same thing.
All of the above.
What is phishing?
A method for fixing an infected device where you set up “bait” for a virus and, once the bait is attacked, it activates a program that clears the virus from the device.
A way to check if a download is safe. You run the phishing software on the download and it will determine if it includes any viruses or malware.
When a scammer impersonates a legitimate company, usually through email, in order to trick you into giving them money or information.
When you access the internet with no protection. It’s called that because you are “fishing for trouble.”
What can you expect to find in a website’s Terms and Conditions (also called Terms of Service)?
Options to adjust your privacy settings, such as who can see your account or send you messages.
The things you agree to do when creating an account and the rules for using the site.
Information about how to troubleshoot your account if problems occur.
Technical information about the site. This includes the developer, publish date, and the server it’s hosted on.
When making purchases online, what should you look for to know if it’s safe?
An SSL certificate.
A return policy and privacy statement.
A physical address and phone number.
All of the above.
Is it safe to use a public wifi network that isn’t password protected?
Yes, the internet provider will still have protections in place.
Yes, but only on a laptop or tablet, not on a cell phone.
No; it can allow hackers access to your device.
No; it will mark your device as “infected.”
