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Securing Home Networks

Total questions: 15

Worksheet time: 8mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Why is it important to change the default SSID (Wi-Fi network name)?

a)

It makes the network easier to find

b)

It prevents others from knowing the router brand/model

c)

It speeds up the internet connection

d)

It allows more devices to connect

2.

What is the most secure Wi-Fi encryption method currently available?

a)

WEP

b)

WPA

c)

WPA2

d)

WPA3

3.

How can enabling a firewall on your router improve security?

a)

It speeds up the internet

b)

It blocks unauthorized access to the network

c)

It hides your Wi-Fi password

d)

It disables malware protection

4.

Why is WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup) considered a security risk?

a)

It automatically changes passwords every day

b)

It allows devices to connect without a strong password

c)

It disables the firewall when turned on

d)

It only works with older devices

5.

What is the purpose of MAC address filtering?

a)

To allow only specific devices to connect to the network

b)

To increase internet speed

c)

To hide the SSID from all devices

d)

To block VPN connections

6.

How does a guest network improve home network security?

a)

It provides faster speeds for connected devices

b)

It isolates guest users from the main network

c)

It increases the Wi-Fi signal strength

d)

It automatically encrypts all data

7.

How often should you update your router’s firmware?

a)

Only when the internet slows down

b)

Never, as updates are not necessary

c)

Regularly, to fix security vulnerabilities

d)

Once every five years

8.

What is a VPN used for?

a)

Encrypting internet traffic to enhance privacy and security

b)

Blocking all malware and viruses

c)

Speeding up internet connection

d)

Disabling the router’s firewall

9.

What does disabling remote management on a router do?

a)

Prevents external users from accessing router settings

b)

Increases the router's signal range

c)

Automatically blocks all new devices from connecting

d)

Speeds up download speeds

10.

What is an effective way to create a strong Wi-Fi password?

a)

Use personal details like your name and birthdate

b)

Use a mix of uppercase, lowercase, numbers, and symbols

c)

Use 'password123' for easy remembering

d)

Keep the default password provided by the router

11.

How can a router’s firewall help prevent cyber threats?

a)

By monitoring and filtering incoming and outgoing traffic

b)

By increasing Wi-Fi speed

c)

By boosting the router’s signal range

d)

By automatically updating the router firmware

12.

Why should you turn off unused router features like UPnP (Universal Plug and Play)?

a)

To increase Wi-Fi speed

b)

To reduce the risk of unauthorized access

c)

To allow more devices to connect

d)

To improve battery life on connected devices

13.

What is an advantage of using a wired Ethernet connection instead of Wi-Fi?

a)

It eliminates all cyber threats

b)

It provides a more stable and secure connection

c)

It allows more devices to connect at once

d)

It automatically updates router settings

14.

Which of the following is a good practice for securing IoT (smart home) devices?

a)

Using default usernames and passwords

b)

Connecting them to a separate network

c)

Disabling all security settings

d)

Enabling WPS for easy access

15.

If you notice unknown devices connected to your Wi-Fi, what should you do first?

a)

Change your Wi-Fi password immediately

b)

Ignore it, as it may be a glitch

c)

Increase the internet speed

d)

Turn off the firewall