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Phishing Awareness Quiz 2

Total questions: 25

Worksheet time: 13mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What is identity theft?

a)

A type of online shopping

b)

A crime where private information is used for illegal activities

c)

A form of internet research

d)

A method of saving money

2.

Which of the following is considered private information?

a)

Your favorite book

b)

Your full name

c)

Your favorite color

d)

Your hobbies

3.

What does an internet scam aim to do?

a)

Provide free services

b)

Trick someone to steal money or private information

c)

Offer discounts on products

d)

Share helpful tips

4.

What is phishing?

a)

A type of fishing

b)

Posing as a legitimate institution to steal private information

c)

A safe online practice

d)

A way to earn money online

5.

A shortened URL can be risky because:

a)

It takes you directly to a website

b)

It could lead to a misleading or dangerous site

c)

It is easier to remember

d)

It is always safe

6.

Which of the following best describes private information?

a)

Information that is shared publicly

b)

Unique details that can identify you

c)

General information about a person

d)

Information that everyone knows

7.

What is a common goal of identity theft?

a)

To help someone

b)

To commit fraud using someone else's information

c)

To provide customer service

d)

To promote a product

8.

Which of these is NOT a type of internet scam?

a)

Phishing

b)

Lottery winnings

c)

Online shopping

d)

Fake job offers

9.

How do phishing scams usually reach you?

a)

Through personal conversations

b)

Via emails, texts, or social media messages

c)

During face-to-face meetings

d)

In newspapers

10.

What should you do if you receive a suspicious email asking for your personal information?

a)

Respond with your information

b)

Ignore it

c)

Click on the links

d)

Verify it through official channels

11.

What can a scammer do with your private information?

a)

Use it to help you

b)

Sell it for profit or commit fraud

c)

Share it with friends

d)

Keep it safe

12.

Why might someone use a shortened URL in a phishing attempt?

a)

To make it easier to type

b)

To disguise the true destination of the link

c)

To save space

d)

To make it look more official

13.

Which of the following is an example of phishing?

a)

Receiving a newsletter from a store

b)

Getting a message from a bank asking for your password

c)

A friend asking for your favorite food

d)

An advertisement on social media

14.

Which of the following is NOT considered private information?

a)

Your driver's license number

b)

Your pet's name

c)

Your social security number

d)

Your email address

15.

How can you protect yourself from identity theft?

a)

Sharing your passwords with friends

b)

Using strong, unique passwords

c)

Ignoring suspicious messages

d)

Writing down your personal information

16.

What is a characteristic of an internet scam?

a)

It is always easy to recognize

b)

It often promises large sums of money for little effort

c)

It is always legal

d)

It is usually from trusted sources

17.

What should you do if you click on a suspicious link?

a)

Ignore it

b)

Report it to your parents or guardians

c)

Enter your information

d)

Share it with friends

18.

Which phrase is commonly used in phishing emails to create urgency?

a)

"Take your time"

b)

"Congratulations!"

c)

"Immediate action required"

d)

"No rush"

19.

What is the purpose of a phishing scam?

a)

To provide information

b)

To deceive you into giving up your private information

c)

To entertain you

d)

To sell a product

20.

What might a phishing email ask you to do?

a)

Click a link to view a funny video

b)

Provide your password and personal details

c)

Share a joke

d)

Join a club

21.

How can you identify a shortened URL?

a)

It usually has a long web address

b)

It appears as a random string of characters

c)

It is always safe

d)

It is always from a known source

22.

What action can help prevent internet scams?

a)

Sharing your personal information freely

b)

Being cautious about what you click on

c)

Ignoring emails from unknown senders

d)

Both B and C

23.

Which is an example of private information?

a)

Your favorite movie

b)

Your home address

c)

Your favorite food

d)

Your school subject

24.

Why should you be careful with emails that have a shortened URL?

a)

They are always safe

b)

They can hide dangerous websites

c)

They are easy to remember

d)

They are sent by friends

25.

What is the best way to respond to a phishing email?

a)

Click all links to see what happens

b)

Report it and delete it

c)

Reply with your information

d)

Ignore it completely