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Internet Security

Total questions: 28

Worksheet time: 21mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What is internet security?

a)

A social media platform

b)

A type of malware

c)

Security for activities and transactions made over the internet

d)

A method to enhance internet speed

2.

What is phishing?

a)

A form of online shopping

b)

A method to secure Wi-Fi networks

c)

A cyber-attack involving disguised emails

d)

A type of antivirus software

3.

Which of the following is a type of malware?

a)

VPN

b)

Firewall

c)

Trojan

d)

Router

4.

What does ransomware do?

a)

Protects against viruses

b)

Locks your system until a ransom is paid

c)

Enhances Wi-Fi security

d)

Increases internet speed

5.

What is a common risk of public Wi-Fi?

a)

Unlimited data

b)

High speed

c)

Lack of security

d)

Free access

6.

What is multifactor authentication?

a)

A firewall feature

b)

A type of malware

c)

An authentication method requiring two or more verification methods

d)

A method requiring only a password

7.

What is the purpose of a firewall?

a)

To speed up internet connection

b)

To block unwanted traffic

c)

To store passwords

d)

To create strong passwords

8.

What is a strong password?

a)

Your name and birthdate

b)

A sequence of numbers

c)

A short and simple word

d)

A mix of characters and at least 12 characters long

9.

What should you do with spam emails?

a)

Ignore them completely

b)

Mark them as spam

c)

Open all attachments

d)

Reply to them

10.

What is a VPN?

a)

A type of malware

b)

A virtual private network that encrypts your data

c)

A social media platform

d)

A web browser

11.

What is 'camfecting'?

a)

Hacking into webcams

b)

A social media trend

c)

A type of malware

d)

A method of online shopping

12.

What is the role of antivirus software?

a)

To protect against various internet attacks

b)

To manage Wi-Fi connections

c)

To enhance internet speed

d)

To create strong passwords

13.

What is malvertising?

a)

A social media platform

b)

Malware disguised as advertisements

c)

A type of firewall

d)

A method of online shopping

14.

What should you do to secure your Wi-Fi router?

a)

Disable all security features

b)

Leave it open for public access

c)

Connect it to public Wi-Fi

d)

Use a strong password and encryption

15.

What is the best way to protect your data on public Wi-Fi?

a)

Share your passwords

b)

Use unsecured websites

c)

Avoid using the internet

d)

Use a VPN

16.

What is a PC cleaner?

a)

A method to speed up internet

b)

A type of antivirus software

c)

A tool that removes unnecessary files

d)

A social media application

17.

What is the first step to take if you suspect your phone is tapped?

a)

Ignore it

b)

Call your service provider

c)

Look for unusual background noise

d)

Change your phone

18.

What is the purpose of an ad-blocker?

a)

To speed up internet connection

b)

To manage Wi-Fi connections

c)

To create strong passwords

d)

To block harmful ads

19.

What is the main goal of internet security?

a)

To protect personal information and data

b)

To create social media accounts

c)

To enhance online shopping

d)

To increase internet speed

20.

What is a common sign that your phone may be hacked?

a)

Better call quality

b)

More storage space

c)

Increased internet speed

d)

Battery depleting faster than usual

21.

What should you do if you receive a suspicious email?

a)

Click on the links

b)

Share it with friends

c)

Mark it as spam

d)

Reply to the sender

22.

What is the best practice for creating passwords?

a)

Make them long and complex

b)

Share them with friends

c)

Use simple words

d)

Use your birthdate

23.

What is the purpose of marking spam emails?

a)

To delete them

b)

To help improve spam filters

c)

To reply to them

d)

To share them with others

24.

What is a common feature of modern antivirus software?

a)

Manual updates only

b)

Automatic updates

c)

Limited functionality

d)

No protection against malware

25.

What is the main risk of using public Wi-Fi?

a)

High speed

b)

Unlimited data

c)

Lack of security

d)

Free access

26.

What is the best way to ensure your online safety?

a)

Share your passwords

b)

Enable multifactor authentication

c)

Ignore security updates

d)

Use weak passwords

27.

What is the role of a firewall in internet security?

a)

To block unauthorized access

b)

To speed up internet connection

c)

To manage Wi-Fi connections

d)

To create strong passwords

28.

What is the purpose of using a strong password?

a)

To make it easy to remember

b)

To enhance security

c)

To avoid using a password manager

d)

To share with friends