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Cybersecurity

Total questions: 40

Worksheet time: 3hrs 20mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What is Malware?

a)

Bad computer equipment

b)

Pop up adverts on your computer

c)

Software designed to do harm to a computer

d)

Fake web sites

2.

Which is not a type of malware

a)

Virus

b)

Trojan

c)

Worm

d)

Sandwich

3.

How does malware get into machine

a)

Email

b)

Downloads

c)

USB

d)

Post

4.

What is a Trojan?

a)

Software that sends scam emails

b)

Software that copies itself

c)

Software that you think is good software but isn't

d)

Software that hides your data and demands payment to release it

5.

Spyware is software that gathers information about a person or organisation without their knowledge?

a)

True

b)

False

6.

attack is an attempt to make an online service unavailable by overwhelming it with traffic from multiple sources.

a)

DDos

b)

Virus

c)

Service Hacker

d)

Trojan Horse

7.
When people send you phony emails, pop-up messages, social media messages, texts, calls, or links to fake websites in order to hook you into giving out your personal and financial information.
a)
Plagiarizing
b)
Skimming
c)
Phishing
d)
Identity Theft
8.

How many characters should be in a password?

a)

5+

b)

7+

c)

8+

d)

6+

9.

What should you do if someone besides a trusted adult has your password?

a)

Give your password out to other people since somebody already knows it.

b)

Threaten them

c)

Change your password

10.

I look like a normal piece of software but secretly I will infect your system – What am i?

a)

Trojan Horse

b)

Virus

c)

Phishing Email

d)

Ransomware

11.

Who is responsible for the technology used in school?

a)

Me (the student)

b)

Mrs. Martucci

c)

Mr. Zimmerman

d)

My Parents

12.
Vandalizing school computers or network can result in the cancellation of a student's privilege to use technology in school.
a)
True
b)
False
13.
What is the most critical aspect of a computer system?
a)
data
b)
operating system
c)
user
d)
DVD
14.

What is the purpose of a firewall?

a)

Stop your computer from getting viruses.

b)

To control which programs can send or receive data packets.

c)

To block programs from the Internet

d)

To protect the computer from scary monsters.

15.

Which of the following is the most secure password?

a)

Cabbages

b)

greencabbages

c)

MrEschHatesC@bBage5

d)

mreschhatesgreencabbages

16.

Phishing emails attempt to...

a)

Obtain sensitive information such as usernames, passwords and bank details

b)

Sell you multi-buy deals on a wide range of fish products, including salmon and tuna.

c)

Send malicious software to your computer system in order to slow it down.

d)

Fill your email inbox with spam.

17.

Which security method prevents unauthorised access to your computer profile?

a)

Passwords

b)

Encryption

c)

Firewall

d)

Anti malware

18.

If you receive an email from a well-known company, but its name is misspelt in the sender’s address, you should:

a)

click on the link in the email to check if it’s genuine

b)

reply, pointing out the error

c)

report it as a possible phishing scam

d)

forward the email to a friend to check

19.

Gaining unauthorised access to someone else’s computer files is known as:

a)

copyright infringement

b)

hacking

c)

virus attack

d)

data theft

20.

You can protect your files from unauthorised access by:

a)

only allowing your friends and family to know your passwords

b)

making frequent backups

c)

choosing a strong password and changing it regularly

d)

never using computers in a public place such as a library

21.

A computer virus is a small program which:

a)

will destroy your computer hardware

b)

you may unintentionally transmit to other computers and infect them

c)

can only be transmitted via email

d)

cannot be removed from your computer

22.

When choosing a password you should:

a)

use something easy to remember like your pet’s name

b)

use a combination of special characters, letters and numbers that mean something to you but no one else

c)

save all your passwords in a file on your computer in case you forget one

d)

use a foreign word that will not be in an English dictionary

23.
What is software?
a)
Viruses on your computer
b)
Programs used by a computer
c)
Documents used to type information on
d)
Harmful information
24.
Programs that look useful, but cause damage to your computer
a)
phishing
b)
spyware
c)
worms
d)
trojans
25.

Keeping a user’s data, including personal files and e-mail messages, such that the data is not accessible by anyone without appropriate permission

a)

encryption

b)

copyright

c)

computer privacy

d)

hacker

26.

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.

a)

cache memory

b)

active content

c)

firewall

d)

cookie

27.

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.

a)

copyright

b)

encryption

c)

computer privacy

d)

decryption

28.

A company that provides Internet connectivity to individuals, businesses, and organizations.

a)

cookie

b)

hacker

c)

Internet Service Provider (ISP)

d)

world wide web

29.

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.

a)

encrypt

b)

decrypt

c)

ISP

d)

password

30.

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?

a)

The website put tracking cookies onto your computer

b)

Your computer has a virus

c)

An identity theft took your private information

d)

An anonymous person added you onto snap and asked about what websites you like to shop on

31.

People on the internet are always who they say they are.

a)

True

b)

False

32.

How would you classify the following password? Cooper14

a)

Strong

b)

Weak

33.

Should you change your password(s) regularly?

a)

Yes

b)

No

34.

What should you do if someone asks for your

password?

a)

Provide your password to your supervisor

b)

Provide your password to Help Desk

c)

Do not give your

password out to anyone

d)

Provide your password to the IT security officer

35.

If you receive an attachment from someone you don't know, you should never open it.

a)

True

b)

False

36.

The technology and process that is designed to protect networks and devices from attack, damage, or unauthorized access

a)

Cyber Security

b)

White Hat Hacker

c)

Domain Name Server

d)

All of the above

37.

How do we tighten our security?

a)

Use strong password

b)

Use firewall

c)

Log-off personal account when not in use

d)

Do not skip update and anti-virus

e)

All of the above

38.

What is AntiVirus software?

a)

Software that blocks all unwanted ads.

b)

Software that keeps you from getting sick.

c)

Software that protects your device from viruses and malware.

39.

Which of the following is not dangerous but can be used to store a user name and password?

a)

Cookie

b)

Spyware

c)

Adware

d)

Trojan

40.

What is Malware?

a)

Software that protects your computer from viruses

b)

Software that protects your computer from spyware and adware infections

c)

Software that updates your computers operating system

d)

Software that may harm your computer