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Internet Safety Quiz

Total questions: 35

Worksheet time: 3hrs 26mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What is a VPN?

a)

A type of online scam

b)

A social media platform

c)

A Virtual Private Network that encrypts your internet connection

d)

A type of virus protection software

2.

Why should you not leave Bluetooth enabled on your devices?

a)

It drains the battery quickly

b)

It causes your device to overheat

c)

It can make your device vulnerable to hacks

d)

It slows down your internet speed

3.

What symbol should you look for to ensure a website is secure?

a)

A checkmark

b)

A dollar sign

c)

A padlock symbol

d)

A star symbol

4.

What is a sign that a website might be fake?

a)

It has a lot of advertisements

b)

It has a professional design

c)

It has poor spelling and wonky designs

d)

It loads quickly

5.

Why is it important to use multi-factor authentication?

a)

It makes logging in faster

b)

It provides an extra layer of security

c)

It is required by all websites

d)

It saves your passwords automatically

6.

What should you do if your information is stolen?

a)

Post about it on social media

b)

Call the police immediately

c)

Change your passwords

d)

Ignore it

7.

What is a data breach?

a)

A type of computer virus

b)

A way to protect your data

c)

When confidential information is taken without permission

d)

A new social media trend

8.

Why should you not post your travel plans on social media?

a)

It takes up too much space

b)

It is not interesting to others

c)

It is against social media rules

d)

It can make your home a target for burglars

9.

Which of these should you do with your antivirus software?

a)

Uninstall it

b)

Ignore it

c)

Keep it up-to-date

d)

Only use it once a year

10.

Which of these is a safe practice when browsing online?

a)

Click on every pop-up

b)

Use a VPN on public networks

c)

Share your passwords with friends

d)

Visit unknown websites

11.

Which of these should you avoid using as a password?

a)

Your name or birthdate

b)

A random combination of letters and numbers

c)

A unique sentence

d)

A long phrase

12.

Which of these is the most common tactic used by scammers?

a)

Sending urgent messages to click links

b)

Giving accurate information

c)

Providing excellent customer service

d)

Offering free products with no strings attached

13.

What should you do if you receive a suspicious email?

a)

Click on all the links

b)

Reply to it

c)

Forward it to everyone you know

d)

Delete it immediately

14.

What is a phishing attack?

a)

A new social media trend

b)

A fake email designed to steal personal information

c)

A legitimate email from your bank

d)

A type of computer hardware

15.

Which of these is the most important reason to regularly update your software?

a)

To make your device faster

b)

To fix security vulnerabilities

c)

To improve battery life

d)

To get new features

16.

What should you do if you suspect your account has been hacked?

a)

Ignore it

b)

Wait for the hacker to contact you

c)

Change your password immediately

d)

Post about it on social media

17.

Which of these is the most secure way to store your passwords?

a)

Store them in a text file on your computer

b)

Share them with a friend

c)

Use a password manager

d)

Write them down on paper

18.

Which of these should you do if you receive a phone call asking for personal information?

a)

Ignore the call

b)

Call them back later

c)

Provide the information immediately

d)

Hang up and/or verify the caller's identity

19.

Why is it important to log out of accounts on shared devices?

a)

To free up storage space

b)

To improve device performance

c)

To prevent unauthorized access

d)

To save battery life

20.

What is the purpose of a firewall?

a)

To speed up your internet connection

b)

To block unauthorized access to your network

c)

To enhance the graphics of your computer

d)

To store your passwords securely

21.

What is a common sign of a phishing email?

a)

It has a professional signature

b)

It is written in a friendly tone

c)

It asks for personal information urgently

d)

It contains a lot of emojis

22.

Why should you use different passwords for different accounts?

a)

To confuse hackers

b)

To save time when logging in

c)

To prevent all accounts from being compromised if one is hacked

d)

To make it easier to remember them

23.

What should you do if you receive a suspicious link in a message?

a)

Click on it to see what it is

b)

Ignore it and delete the message

c)

Forward it to your contacts

d)

Reply to the sender for more information

24.

What is the benefit of using a password manager?

a)

It shares your passwords with friends

b)

It makes your device faster

c)

It remembers all your websites

d)

It generates and stores strong passwords for you securely

25.

What should you do if you land on a website that you suspect is not secure?

a)

Enter your personal information anyway

b)

Share the website with others

c)

Bookmark the website for later

d)

Close the website immediately

26.

Why is it important to back up your data regularly?

a)

To ensure you have a copy in case of data loss

b)

To free up space on your device

c)

To share your data with others easily

d)

To make your device run faster

27.

What is the purpose of encrypting your data?

a)

To improve download speed

b)

To make it unreadable to unauthorized users

c)

To increase the file size

d)

To make it easier to share

28.

Why should you avoid using public Wi-Fi for sensitive transactions?

a)

It requires a password

b)

It can expose your data to hackers

c)

It is more expensive

d)

It is slower than private Wi-Fi

29.

What is a benefit of using "end-to-end encryption" in messaging apps?

a)

It allows for faster message delivery

b)

It automatically translates messages

c)

It ensures only the sender and receiver can read the messages

d)

It reduces the app's storage usage

30.

Which of these is the safest practice when creating passwords?

a)

Use your birthdate

b)

Include a mix of letters, numbers, and symbols

c)

Keep it short and simple

d)

Use the same password for all accounts

31.

Your computer can get this

a)

Virus

b)

Vaccine

c)

Allergy

32.

Hacker

a)

Someone who can break into a computer

b)

Someone who fixes your computer.

33.

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?

a)

Yes

b)

No

34.

What is a common method used by hackers to gain access to personal information?

a)

Providing online tutorials

b)

Offering free software updates

c)

Creating fake websites that mimic real ones

d)

Sending legitimate emails

35.

Which of these is a safe practice when downloading software?

a)

Ignore software updates

b)

Download only from official or trusted sources

c)

Use peer-to-peer sharing networks

d)

Download from any website