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WorksheetsSecuring Home Networks
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 8mins
Why is it important to change the default SSID (Wi-Fi network name)?
It makes the network easier to find
It prevents others from knowing the router brand/model
It speeds up the internet connection
It allows more devices to connect
What is the most secure Wi-Fi encryption method currently available?
WEP
WPA
WPA2
WPA3
How can enabling a firewall on your router improve security?
It speeds up the internet
It blocks unauthorized access to the network
It hides your Wi-Fi password
It disables malware protection
Why is WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup) considered a security risk?
It automatically changes passwords every day
It allows devices to connect without a strong password
It disables the firewall when turned on
It only works with older devices
What is the purpose of MAC address filtering?
To allow only specific devices to connect to the network
To increase internet speed
To hide the SSID from all devices
To block VPN connections
How does a guest network improve home network security?
It provides faster speeds for connected devices
It isolates guest users from the main network
It increases the Wi-Fi signal strength
It automatically encrypts all data
How often should you update your router’s firmware?
Only when the internet slows down
Never, as updates are not necessary
Regularly, to fix security vulnerabilities
Once every five years
What is a VPN used for?
Encrypting internet traffic to enhance privacy and security
Blocking all malware and viruses
Speeding up internet connection
Disabling the router’s firewall
What does disabling remote management on a router do?
Prevents external users from accessing router settings
Increases the router's signal range
Automatically blocks all new devices from connecting
Speeds up download speeds
What is an effective way to create a strong Wi-Fi password?
Use personal details like your name and birthdate
Use a mix of uppercase, lowercase, numbers, and symbols
Use 'password123' for easy remembering
Keep the default password provided by the router
How can a router’s firewall help prevent cyber threats?
By monitoring and filtering incoming and outgoing traffic
By increasing Wi-Fi speed
By boosting the router’s signal range
By automatically updating the router firmware
Why should you turn off unused router features like UPnP (Universal Plug and Play)?
To increase Wi-Fi speed
To reduce the risk of unauthorized access
To allow more devices to connect
To improve battery life on connected devices
What is an advantage of using a wired Ethernet connection instead of Wi-Fi?
It eliminates all cyber threats
It provides a more stable and secure connection
It allows more devices to connect at once
It automatically updates router settings
Which of the following is a good practice for securing IoT (smart home) devices?
Using default usernames and passwords
Connecting them to a separate network
Disabling all security settings
Enabling WPS for easy access
If you notice unknown devices connected to your Wi-Fi, what should you do first?
Change your Wi-Fi password immediately
Ignore it, as it may be a glitch
Increase the internet speed
Turn off the firewall
