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Hacker

Total questions: 15

Worksheet time: 8mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What does HTTPS stand for?

a)

Hypertext Transfer Protocol Secure

b)

Hypertext Transfer Protocol Simple

c)

Hyperlink Transfer Protocol Secure

d)

Hyperlink Transfer Protocol System

2.

What is a common indicator of a phishing email?

a)

A personal greeting

b)

A generic subject line

c)

An email from a friend

d)

An email with no attachments

3.

Which of these is a strong password?

a)

123456

b)

password

c)

P@ssw0rd2024!

d)

qwerty

4.

What should you do if you receive a suspicious link in an email?

a)

Click the link to see what it is

b)

Forward it to a friend

c)

Report it and delete the email

d)

Save it for later

5.

What is two-factor authentication (2FA)?

a)

A method to encrypt emails

b)

A type of firewall

c)

A security process that requires two forms of verification

d)

A backup system

6.

Which of the following is an example of malware?

a)

A web browser

b)

An email client

c)

A computer virus

d)

A file manager

7.

What is a firewall used for?

a)

To speed up your computer

b)

To block unauthorized access to your network

c)

To manage your emails

d)

To update software automatically

8.

What does “phishing” mean?

a)

Sending a spam email

b)

An attempt to trick someone into revealing personal information

c)

Hacking a computer system

d)

Updating software

9.

What is the purpose of antivirus software?

a)

To increase internet speed

b)

To protect your computer from malware

c)

To improve graphic performance

d)

To manage passwords

10.

What is a secure way to create a password?

a)

Use your name and birthdate

b)

Use a combination of letters, numbers, and symbols

c)

Use “password” or “123456”

d)

Use the same password for all accounts

11.

What should you do if you see a security alert on your computer?

a)

Ignore it

b)

Close the alert

c)

Investigate the alert and follow recommended actions

d)

Restart your computer

12.

Which of the following is a sign of a strong password?

a)

It contains only letters

b)

It’s 6 characters long

c)

It’s a combination of letters, numbers, and symbols

d)

It’s the same as your username

13.

What is a VPN used for?

a)

To improve internet speed

b)

To protect your privacy online by encrypting your connection

c)

To manage your email accounts

d)

To back up your files

14.

Why is it important to keep software up to date?

a)

To get new features

b)

To fix security vulnerabilities

c)

To improve performance

d)

To change the appearance of your software

15.

What is a common method for hackers to gain unauthorized access to accounts?

a)

Using strong passwords

b)

Guessing or stealing passwords

c)

Updating software regularly

d)

Using antivirus software