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Malware Awareness Quiz

Total questions: 10

Worksheet time: 5mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What might indicate that your computer is infected with malware?

a)

Fast internet access

b)

Slow access across the network

c)

High-quality graphics

d)

Increased battery life

2.

What might false messages ask you to do regarding your antivirus?

a)

Uninstall it

b)

Resubscribe for another year

c)

Change its settings

d)

Ignore it

3.

What might a browser certificate error indicate?

a)

The website is safe and secure.

b)

The connection is not private.

c)

The website is loading faster than usual.

d)

The website has more content than expected.

4.

What can you do to get more details about a certificate problem in your browser?

a)

Click the lock icon to view certificate details.

b)

Restart your computer.

c)

Clear your browser history.

d)

Disable your antivirus software.

5.

What is a possible consequence of malware changing file permissions?

a)

You cannot access certain files.

b)

Your internet speed increases.

c)

Your computer's battery lasts longer.

d)

Your screen resolution improves.

6.

What is a common action to take if malware is suspected on a system?

a)

Reinstall the operating system from a trusted backup.

b)

Install more games to test the system.

c)

Increase the screen brightness.

d)

Change the desktop wallpaper.

7.

What is a potential risk of being redirected to a third-party search engine?

a)

Faster search results

b)

More accurate information

c)

Increased malware exposure

d)

Improved browser performance

8.

What is the best practice to resolve issues caused by browser redirection?

a)

Clear browser cache

b)

Delete everything on the system

c)

Update the browser

d)

Disable browser extensions

9.

What should you do after deleting everything on the system to ensure it is secure?

a)

Install a fresh version of the operating system

b)

Reinstall the same software

c)

Use a different browser

d)

Change the computer's date and time

10.

What is a common search engine mentioned in the text?

a)

Bing

b)

Yahoo

c)

Google

d)

DuckDuckGo