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WorksheetsPhishing Awareness Quiz 2
Total questions: 25
Worksheet time: 13mins
What is identity theft?
A type of online shopping
A crime where private information is used for illegal activities
A form of internet research
A method of saving money
Which of the following is considered private information?
Your favorite book
Your full name
Your favorite color
Your hobbies
What does an internet scam aim to do?
Provide free services
Trick someone to steal money or private information
Offer discounts on products
Share helpful tips
What is phishing?
A type of fishing
Posing as a legitimate institution to steal private information
A safe online practice
A way to earn money online
A shortened URL can be risky because:
It takes you directly to a website
It could lead to a misleading or dangerous site
It is easier to remember
It is always safe
Which of the following best describes private information?
Information that is shared publicly
Unique details that can identify you
General information about a person
Information that everyone knows
What is a common goal of identity theft?
To help someone
To commit fraud using someone else's information
To provide customer service
To promote a product
Which of these is NOT a type of internet scam?
Phishing
Lottery winnings
Online shopping
Fake job offers
How do phishing scams usually reach you?
Through personal conversations
Via emails, texts, or social media messages
During face-to-face meetings
In newspapers
What should you do if you receive a suspicious email asking for your personal information?
Respond with your information
Ignore it
Click on the links
Verify it through official channels
What can a scammer do with your private information?
Use it to help you
Sell it for profit or commit fraud
Share it with friends
Keep it safe
Why might someone use a shortened URL in a phishing attempt?
To make it easier to type
To disguise the true destination of the link
To save space
To make it look more official
Which of the following is an example of phishing?
Receiving a newsletter from a store
Getting a message from a bank asking for your password
A friend asking for your favorite food
An advertisement on social media
Which of the following is NOT considered private information?
Your driver's license number
Your pet's name
Your social security number
Your email address
How can you protect yourself from identity theft?
Sharing your passwords with friends
Using strong, unique passwords
Ignoring suspicious messages
Writing down your personal information
What is a characteristic of an internet scam?
It is always easy to recognize
It often promises large sums of money for little effort
It is always legal
It is usually from trusted sources
What should you do if you click on a suspicious link?
Ignore it
Report it to your parents or guardians
Enter your information
Share it with friends
Which phrase is commonly used in phishing emails to create urgency?
"Take your time"
"Congratulations!"
"Immediate action required"
"No rush"
What is the purpose of a phishing scam?
To provide information
To deceive you into giving up your private information
To entertain you
To sell a product
What might a phishing email ask you to do?
Click a link to view a funny video
Provide your password and personal details
Share a joke
Join a club
How can you identify a shortened URL?
It usually has a long web address
It appears as a random string of characters
It is always safe
It is always from a known source
What action can help prevent internet scams?
Sharing your personal information freely
Being cautious about what you click on
Ignoring emails from unknown senders
Both B and C
Which is an example of private information?
Your favorite movie
Your home address
Your favorite food
Your school subject
Why should you be careful with emails that have a shortened URL?
They are always safe
They can hide dangerous websites
They are easy to remember
They are sent by friends
What is the best way to respond to a phishing email?
Click all links to see what happens
Report it and delete it
Reply with your information
Ignore it completely
