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Computer Safety

Total questions: 25

Worksheet time: 25mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

As a Digital Citizen if your friend says " I want to play the same game with you." The friend wants to use your password. What do you do or say?

a)

Share password or code and tell them when they are done to delete it and not to use it again.

b)

Tell your friend how to make their own password for the game.

c)

Give your friend your password or code.

2.

Which of these is a risky behavior on the internet?

a)

Friending a person you don't know

b)

Watching a video on YouTube

c)

Typing up a space adventure story

3.

If you think someone else knows your password and is using your account, what should you do?

a)

Hope they don't do anything bad

b)

Give them your credit card number to make them stop

c)

Change your password

4.

The computer lab teacher needs to call your house to talk about a class assignment, is it ok to give her your phone number?

a)

Yes, your teacher is a trusted adult.

b)

No, never give your personal information to anyone.

5.

Which feature is important for maintaining security while browsing online?

a)

Frequently changing your device

b)

Understanding your browser's security features

c)

Ignoring security warnings

d)

Using outdated software

6.

What is a crucial step to take if your computer gets a virus?

a)

Send emails to all your contacts about the virus

b)

Continue using the computer to see if it fixes itself

c)

Unplug the internet but continue using the computer

d)

Follow specific steps to remove the virus and secure your system

7.

One of the safest ways to protect yourself online is not to share

a)

ideas

b)

viewpoints

c)

likes/dislikes

d)

your password

8.

What does it mean to go 'incognito' on the internet?

a)

To browse without saving your history or cookies

b)

To impeach a website's credibility

c)

To inculcate good browsing habits

d)

To provide incontrovertible proof of your online activities

9.

Which sentence is true?

a)

The best antivirus program will find every virus.

b)

A hacker can't steal your information if you have a password.

c)

Computer files always have viruses in them.

d)

There are no tools that can keep a computer perfectly safe.

10.

Which sentence is correct?

a)

Because I think carefully about the decisions I make online, since my computer probably won't get a virus.

b)

Since I think carefully about the decisions I make online, my computer probably won't get a virus.

c)

I think carefully about the decisions I make online, since my computer probably won't get a virus.

d)

Since I think carefully about the decisions I make online, since my computer won't get a virus.

11.

Which of the following will not prevent viruses?

a)

keeping your web browser up-to-date

b)

downloading files from any website

c)

using an antivirus program

d)

keeping your operating system up-to-date

12.

unauthorized access to data in a system or a computer

a)

Hacking

b)

phishing

c)

spam

d)

account

13.

What is the primary purpose of a firewall in computer safety?

a)

To speed up internet connection

b)

To block unauthorized access

c)

To store data securely

d)

To enhance graphics performance

14.

Which of the following is a good practice for creating a strong password?

a)

Using your birthdate

b)

Using 'password123'

c)

Using a mix of letters, numbers, and symbols

d)

Using your pet's name

15.

What does 'phishing' mean in the context of computer safety?

a)

A type of fishing game

b)

A method to secure data

c)

A technique to trick users into giving personal information

d)

A way to improve computer speed

16.

Which sentence is grammatically correct?

a)

The computer, which was new, it broke down.

b)

The computer which was new broke down.

c)

The computer, which was new, broke down.

d)

The computer which, was new, broke down.

17.

What is the role of antivirus software?

a)

To create viruses

b)

To protect against malware

c)

To delete all files

d)

To increase internet speed

18.

Which of the following is an example of a secure website URL?

a)

http://example.com

b)

ftp://example.com

c)

https://example.com

d)

www.example.com

19.

What should you do if you receive an email from an unknown sender asking for personal information?

a)

Reply with your information

b)

Ignore and delete the email

c)

Forward it to friends

d)

Save it for later

20.

Which of the following is a sign of a potential computer virus?

a)

Faster computer performance

b)

Unexpected pop-up ads

c)

Improved graphics

d)

Quicker internet speed

21.

What is the importance of regularly updating your software?

a)

To add more games

b)

To improve security and fix bugs

c)

To change the interface

d)

To increase file size

22.

Which of the following actions can help protect your privacy online?

a)

Sharing your passwords with friends

b)

Using public Wi-Fi for banking

c)

Regularly changing your passwords

d)

Posting personal information on social media

23.

What is a common characteristic of a phishing email?

a)

It contains a personal greeting

b)

It asks for sensitive information

c)

It has no spelling errors

d)

It is sent from a known contact

24.

Which of the following is a benefit of using two-factor authentication?

a)

It makes logging in faster

b)

It provides an extra layer of security

c)

It eliminates the need for passwords

d)

It allows multiple users to access an account

25.

What is the best way to ensure your data is not lost in case of a computer failure?

a)

Only use cloud storage

b)

Regularly back up your data

c)

Keep your computer on all the time

d)

Avoid using external drives