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WorksheetsCybersecurity
Total questions: 40
Worksheet time: 3hrs 20mins
What is Malware?
Bad computer equipment
Pop up adverts on your computer
Software designed to do harm to a computer
Fake web sites
Which is not a type of malware
Virus
Trojan
Worm
Sandwich
How does malware get into machine
Downloads
USB
Post
What is a Trojan?
Software that sends scam emails
Software that copies itself
Software that you think is good software but isn't
Software that hides your data and demands payment to release it
Spyware is software that gathers information about a person or organisation without their knowledge?
True
False
attack is an attempt to make an online service unavailable by overwhelming it with traffic from multiple sources.
DDos
Virus
Service Hacker
Trojan Horse
How many characters should be in a password?
5+
7+
8+
6+
What should you do if someone besides a trusted adult has your password?
Give your password out to other people since somebody already knows it.
Threaten them
Change your password
I look like a normal piece of software but secretly I will infect your system – What am i?
Trojan Horse
Virus
Phishing Email
Ransomware
Who is responsible for the technology used in school?
Me (the student)
Mrs. Martucci
Mr. Zimmerman
My Parents
What is the purpose of a firewall?
Stop your computer from getting viruses.
To control which programs can send or receive data packets.
To block programs from the Internet
To protect the computer from scary monsters.
Which of the following is the most secure password?
Cabbages
greencabbages
MrEschHatesC@bBage5
mreschhatesgreencabbages
Phishing emails attempt to...
Obtain sensitive information such as usernames, passwords and bank details
Sell you multi-buy deals on a wide range of fish products, including salmon and tuna.
Send malicious software to your computer system in order to slow it down.
Fill your email inbox with spam.
Which security method prevents unauthorised access to your computer profile?
Passwords
Encryption
Firewall
Anti malware
If you receive an email from a well-known company, but its name is misspelt in the sender’s address, you should:
click on the link in the email to check if it’s genuine
reply, pointing out the error
report it as a possible phishing scam
forward the email to a friend to check
Gaining unauthorised access to someone else’s computer files is known as:
copyright infringement
hacking
virus attack
data theft
You can protect your files from unauthorised access by:
only allowing your friends and family to know your passwords
making frequent backups
choosing a strong password and changing it regularly
never using computers in a public place such as a library
A computer virus is a small program which:
will destroy your computer hardware
you may unintentionally transmit to other computers and infect them
can only be transmitted via email
cannot be removed from your computer
When choosing a password you should:
use something easy to remember like your pet’s name
use a combination of special characters, letters and numbers that mean something to you but no one else
save all your passwords in a file on your computer in case you forget one
use a foreign word that will not be in an English dictionary
Keeping a user’s data, including personal files and e-mail messages, such that the data is not accessible by anyone without appropriate permission
encryption
copyright
computer privacy
hacker
A small file on a computer that is created when a user visits a Web site. A Web site uses cookies to identify users who visit the site, and also track the preferences of the users.
cache memory
active content
firewall
cookie
A method of protecting the rights of an originator of a creative work, such as text, piece of music, painting, or computer program, through law.
copyright
encryption
computer privacy
decryption
A company that provides Internet connectivity to individuals, businesses, and organizations.
cookie
hacker
Internet Service Provider (ISP)
world wide web
A unique string of characters that a user types in as an identification code. It is a security measure used to restrict access to computer systems and sensitive files.
encrypt
decrypt
ISP
password
After checking out the new shoes on your favorite website, you start seeing advertisements for the shoes as well as the website. Why is this?
The website put tracking cookies onto your computer
Your computer has a virus
An identity theft took your private information
An anonymous person added you onto snap and asked about what websites you like to shop on
People on the internet are always who they say they are.
True
False
How would you classify the following password? Cooper14
Strong
Weak
Should you change your password(s) regularly?
Yes
No
What should you do if someone asks for your
password?
Provide your password to your supervisor
Provide your password to Help Desk
Do not give your
password out to anyone
Provide your password to the IT security officer
If you receive an attachment from someone you don't know, you should never open it.
True
False
The technology and process that is designed to protect networks and devices from attack, damage, or unauthorized access
Cyber Security
White Hat Hacker
Domain Name Server
All of the above
How do we tighten our security?
Use strong password
Use firewall
Log-off personal account when not in use
Do not skip update and anti-virus
All of the above
What is AntiVirus software?
Software that blocks all unwanted ads.
Software that keeps you from getting sick.
Software that protects your device from viruses and malware.
Which of the following is not dangerous but can be used to store a user name and password?
Cookie
Spyware
Adware
Trojan
What is Malware?
Software that protects your computer from viruses
Software that protects your computer from spyware and adware infections
Software that updates your computers operating system
Software that may harm your computer
