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Cyber Security Quiz

Total questions: 35

Worksheet time: 20mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What is the primary goal of cybersecurity?

a)

Enhance internet speed

b)

Protect personal information and ensure safe online experiences

c)

Eliminate all cyber threats permanently

d)

Create new programming languages

2.

Which of the following are components of cybersecurity?

a)

Protecting hardware

b)

Safeguarding software

c)

Increasing device battery life

d)

Ensuring data integrity

3.

Which of the following describes ransomware?

a)

Data backup service

b)

File encryption with ransom demands

c)

Code optimization software

d)

Spyware

4.

A phishing attack tricks individuals into revealing ______ through fake emails or websites.

a)

Sensitive information

b)

Malware

c)

System updates

d)

Antivirus software

5.

What are the best defenses against ransomware?

a)

Regular backups

b)

Keeping software updated

c)

Ignoring suspicious links

d)

Turning off firewalls

6.

What should you do if you receive an email from an unknown sender asking for personal information?

a)

Reply with your details

b)

Ignore or delete the email

c)

Forward the email to your friends

d)

Click on the links in the email

7.

If a website’s URL starts with “https://", it means ______

a)

The website is secure

b)

The website is fake

c)

The website is slow

d)

The website is free

8.

What should you do if your social media account is hacked?

a)

Ignore it

b)

Change your password immediately

c)

Share the hacker’s message

d)

Delete your account

9.

Who can become a cybersecurity consultant?

a)

Only programmers

b)

Anyone with strong knowledge and certifications

c)

Gamers only

d)

Ethical hackers only

10.

What skill is essential in cybersecurity?

a)

Drawing

b)

Analytical thinking

c)

Singing

d)

Cooking

11.

Ethical hacking is also known as:

a)

Cybercrime

b)

Social engineering

c)

Penetration testing

d)

Reverse encryption

12.

Why are DDoS attacks harder to stop?

a)

They change constantly

b)

They come from multiple systems

c)

They use AI

d)

They come only at night

13.

Which of the following are examples of cyberattacks?

a)

Phishing

b)

Malware

c)

Ransomware

d)

Data backups

14.

What are ways to prepare for a cybersecurity career?

a)

Gain relevant experience

b)

Network with professionals

c)

Pursue certifications

d)

Avoid learning new skills

15.

CompTIA Security+ is a certification ideal for ______ in cybersecurity

a)

Beginners

b)

Advanced professionals

c)

Ethical hackers only

d)

Programmers only

16.

What is the purpose of antivirus software?

a)

To speed up your computer

b)

To protect your device from malware

c)

To store your passwords

d)

To block websites

17.

Sharing your password with friends is ______

a)

A good idea

b)

A bad idea

c)

Necessary

d)

Safe if they promise not to share it

18.

Which of the following are examples of strong passwords?

a)

“123456”

b)

“MyP@ssw0rd!”

c)

“QwErTy2023!”

d)

“password”

19.

Two-factor authentication adds ______ to your account security

a)

A second layer of protection

b)

A backup password

c)

A faster login process

d)

A way to share your account

20.

Which of the following is a common sign of a phishing attempt?

a)

An email with grammatical errors

b)

A message requesting immediate action to avoid account suspension

c)

A notification from your bank asking you to confirm a transaction

d)

An email from a friend sharing vacation photos

21.

What is the purpose of a password policy?

a)

To enforce the use of strong passwords

b)

To block unauthorized access

c)

To encrypt user data

d)

To speed up login processes

22.

Which of the following are good habits to keep your accounts safe online?

a)

Using strong, unique passwords

b)

Enabling two-factor authentication

c)

Leaving accounts logged in on shared devices

d)

Changing your password often

23.

What’s the main reason teens fall for phishing scams?

a)

They don’t have social media

b)

They recognize fake websites easily

c)

They’re distracted and click without checking

d)

They use strong passwords

24.

Which of the following should you avoid posting publicly online?

a)

Your school ID number

b)

Your favorite music artist

c)

Your phone number

d)

Pictures of your daily routine

25.

Why is it risky to use the same password for all your accounts?

a)

It’s harder to remember

b)

If one account gets hacked, the others could too

c)

It’s easier to change

d)

It uses too much data

26.

Which of these are signs your phone might be infected with malware?

a)

Battery drains unusually fast

b)

Random pop-ups show up

c)

Apps open by themselves

d)

It charges quickly

27.

When is it okay to share your location online?

a)

Always

b)

Only with friends you trust and in private settings

c)

Whenever you’re posting a selfie

d)

When using a public Wi-Fi network

28.

A ______ is a secret word or phrase used to access an account or system

a)

Username

b)

Password

c)

Captcha

d)

Token

29.

A ______ is a network security system that monitors and controls incoming and outgoing traffic

a)

Firewall

b)

Malware

c)

VPN

d)

Antivirus

30.

______ is when someone uses your personal information without permission, often for financial gain.

a)

Identity theft

b)

Encryption

c)

Scanning

d)

Updating

31.

What is the most common cyber threat?

a)

Old technological infrastructure

b)

Weak passwords

c)

Human error

d)

None of the above

32.

How much did a ransomware attack cost for businesses on average in 2023?

a)

$4.54M

b)

$1B

c)

$1K

d)

$500K

33.

Does company size matter for a malicious actor wanting to attack?

a)

Yes, the bigger the company, the more attractive it is to hack

b)

No, small, medium and large companies are attacked equally often.

c)

Companies do not get attacked by malicious actors.

d)

No, company size determines attack frequency not motivation

34.

Why is cybersecurity considered a superpower?

a)

It controls the internet

b)

It protects the digital world

c)

It's only for the government

d)

It deletes malware automatically

35.

How confident do you feel about cybersecurity

a)

Very confident

b)

Somewhat confident

c)

Not confident

d)

What's cybersecurity again?