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WorksheetsInternet Safety Quiz
Total questions: 35
Worksheet time: 3hrs 26mins
What is a VPN?
A type of online scam
A social media platform
A Virtual Private Network that encrypts your internet connection
A type of virus protection software
Why should you not leave Bluetooth enabled on your devices?
It drains the battery quickly
It causes your device to overheat
It can make your device vulnerable to hacks
It slows down your internet speed
What symbol should you look for to ensure a website is secure?
A checkmark
A dollar sign
A padlock symbol
A star symbol
What is a sign that a website might be fake?
It has a lot of advertisements
It has a professional design
It has poor spelling and wonky designs
It loads quickly
Why is it important to use multi-factor authentication?
It makes logging in faster
It provides an extra layer of security
It is required by all websites
It saves your passwords automatically
What should you do if your information is stolen?
Post about it on social media
Call the police immediately
Change your passwords
Ignore it
What is a data breach?
A type of computer virus
A way to protect your data
When confidential information is taken without permission
A new social media trend
Why should you not post your travel plans on social media?
It takes up too much space
It is not interesting to others
It is against social media rules
It can make your home a target for burglars
Which of these should you do with your antivirus software?
Uninstall it
Ignore it
Keep it up-to-date
Only use it once a year
Which of these is a safe practice when browsing online?
Click on every pop-up
Use a VPN on public networks
Share your passwords with friends
Visit unknown websites
Which of these should you avoid using as a password?
Your name or birthdate
A random combination of letters and numbers
A unique sentence
A long phrase
Which of these is the most common tactic used by scammers?
Sending urgent messages to click links
Giving accurate information
Providing excellent customer service
Offering free products with no strings attached
What should you do if you receive a suspicious email?
Click on all the links
Reply to it
Forward it to everyone you know
Delete it immediately
What is a phishing attack?
A new social media trend
A fake email designed to steal personal information
A legitimate email from your bank
A type of computer hardware
Which of these is the most important reason to regularly update your software?
To make your device faster
To fix security vulnerabilities
To improve battery life
To get new features
What should you do if you suspect your account has been hacked?
Ignore it
Wait for the hacker to contact you
Change your password immediately
Post about it on social media
Which of these is the most secure way to store your passwords?
Store them in a text file on your computer
Share them with a friend
Use a password manager
Write them down on paper
Which of these should you do if you receive a phone call asking for personal information?
Ignore the call
Call them back later
Provide the information immediately
Hang up and/or verify the caller's identity
Why is it important to log out of accounts on shared devices?
To free up storage space
To improve device performance
To prevent unauthorized access
To save battery life
What is the purpose of a firewall?
To speed up your internet connection
To block unauthorized access to your network
To enhance the graphics of your computer
To store your passwords securely
What is a common sign of a phishing email?
It has a professional signature
It is written in a friendly tone
It asks for personal information urgently
It contains a lot of emojis
Why should you use different passwords for different accounts?
To confuse hackers
To save time when logging in
To prevent all accounts from being compromised if one is hacked
To make it easier to remember them
What should you do if you receive a suspicious link in a message?
Click on it to see what it is
Ignore it and delete the message
Forward it to your contacts
Reply to the sender for more information
What is the benefit of using a password manager?
It shares your passwords with friends
It makes your device faster
It remembers all your websites
It generates and stores strong passwords for you securely
What should you do if you land on a website that you suspect is not secure?
Enter your personal information anyway
Share the website with others
Bookmark the website for later
Close the website immediately
Why is it important to back up your data regularly?
To ensure you have a copy in case of data loss
To free up space on your device
To share your data with others easily
To make your device run faster
What is the purpose of encrypting your data?
To improve download speed
To make it unreadable to unauthorized users
To increase the file size
To make it easier to share
Why should you avoid using public Wi-Fi for sensitive transactions?
It requires a password
It can expose your data to hackers
It is more expensive
It is slower than private Wi-Fi
What is a benefit of using "end-to-end encryption" in messaging apps?
It allows for faster message delivery
It automatically translates messages
It ensures only the sender and receiver can read the messages
It reduces the app's storage usage
Which of these is the safest practice when creating passwords?
Use your birthdate
Include a mix of letters, numbers, and symbols
Keep it short and simple
Use the same password for all accounts
Your computer can get this
Virus
Vaccine
Allergy
Hacker
Someone who can break into a computer
Someone who fixes your computer.
You are talking to someone online, and they know some of the same people you know. Since they have many of the same friends as you, is it ok to give them your phone number if they ask?
Yes
No
What is a common method used by hackers to gain access to personal information?
Providing online tutorials
Offering free software updates
Creating fake websites that mimic real ones
Sending legitimate emails
Which of these is a safe practice when downloading software?
Ignore software updates
Download only from official or trusted sources
Use peer-to-peer sharing networks
Download from any website
