WorksheetsComputing Revision Task (G6):Online Safety & Cybersecurity Quiz
Total questions: 22
Worksheet time: 11mins
What is the correct format of an email address?
username@domain.com
username@domain
username.domain.com
username@domain,com
Which of the following is a properly formatted website URL?
www.google
google.com@
http://www.google.com
www.google,com
A digital footprint refers to:
A record of your online activities
A new type of computer virus
A way to protect your identity online
A hidden website on the dark web
What should you avoid sharing online?
Your favorite movie
Your home address and phone number
A picture of your pet
A funny meme
Which of the following is a sign of a phishing attempt?
An email from your teacher asking about homework
A message from an unknown sender with a suspicious link
A friend tagging you in a photo on social media
A text from a family member
What should you do if someone online asks for your personal information?
Give it to them if they seem trustworthy
Ignore them and report it if suspicious
Ask them for their information first
Share only your first name
Why is it important to use privacy settings on social media?
To protect your personal information from strangers
To prevent your parents from seeing your posts
To avoid getting notifications
To make your profile look professional
What is the main goal of a Trojan virus?
To protect your computer from other viruses
To appear as a useful program but install malicious software
To delete all your files instantly
To slow down your internet speed
What type of malware locks your files and demands payment to unlock them?
Worm
Ransomware
Adware
Spyware
Which of the following is NOT a type of cyberattack?
Phishing
Ransomware
Trojan
Firewall
What is an example of two-factor authentication (2FA)?
Logging in with just a password
Using the same password for multiple accounts
Entering a password and then a code sent to your phone
Clicking on a random security link
What is a good way to create a strong password?
Use a mix of letters, numbers, and symbols
Use only your birth year
Use the same password for all accounts
Use 'password123'
Which of the following websites is MOST likely to be safe?
https://www.bankofamerica.com
http://freemoney.com
www.hackyourpc.net
www.123passwords.com
If you see a pop-up that says, 'Congratulations, you won a free iPhone!' what should you do?
Click on it and claim your prize
Close the pop-up immediately
Enter your personal details to verify
Share it with friends
What should you do before clicking on a link in an email?
Click it quickly to see where it leads
Hover over it to see the actual URL
Forward it to friends
Reply to the sender asking if it’s safe
What is a VPN used for?
Speeding up your Wi-Fi
Downloading free music
Encrypting internet traffic for privacy
Increasing battery life
Which of the following passwords is the most secure?
123456
password123
Xy8&@19!zPq
mydogname
What is the purpose of an antivirus program?
To detect and remove malicious software
To speed up your internet connection
To make your computer faster
To allow more downloads
True or False: Once you delete a post on social media, it is permanently erased.
True
False
True or False: Using public Wi-Fi without a VPN can put your personal information at risk.
True
False
What is the main function of a firewall?
To speed up your internet connection
To block unauthorized access to or from a private network
To delete malware from your computer
To increase storage space
Which of the following statements about antivirus software is TRUE?
It makes your computer completely hack-proof
It helps detect, prevent, and remove malware from a computer
It can only be used on Windows computers
It slows down the computer permanently
