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WorksheetsE.O.T Quiz - Cybersecurity
Total questions: 88
Worksheet time: 1hrs 6mins
Which of the following statements best describes a 'threat' in the context of cybersecurity?
A helpful computer program
Something that could cause danger or harm
A way to protect information
A type of password
Which of the following best describes the main purpose of cybersecurity?
To protect computers, networks, and data from unauthorised access, damage, or theft
To increase the speed of internet connections
To make computers more expensive
To allow everyone access to all information
Cybersecurity helps prevent data from being (a) by unauthorized people.
Which of the following are examples of what cybersecurity protects?
Computers
Networks
Information
All of the above
Explain in your own words why it is important to protect information and data from unauthorised access.
What is a cyber threat?
A malicious attempt to harm or steal information or systems
A way to speed up your computer
A method for improving internet safety
A type of computer hardware
Which of the following best describes a cyber threat?
A malicious activity aimed at stealing and causing harm to a computer, network, or data stored on them.
A software update for a computer system.
A backup process for important files.
A method of improving internet speed.
Which cyber threat involves tricking or manipulating people into revealing information instead of directly hacking computers?
Social Engineering
Virus
Denial of Service
Adware
A type of malware that spreads by attaching itself to files and can damage or delete data is called a (a) .
Which of the following are common types of cyber threats?
Malware
Phishing
Social Engineering
Firewall
Explain in your own words why it is important to understand different types of cyber threats.
List 3 importance of Cybersecurity
Cybersecurity protects:
Personal information
Sports equipment
Shoes
Cafes
Why do people feel safer using apps, websites, and online shops when cybersecurity is strong?
Select all the benefits of cybersecurity mentioned in the lesson.
Protects personal information
Keeps services running
Increases advertising revenue
Builds trust
Explain how cybersecurity helps protect both individuals and organisations.
Use examples from the lesson.
Which of the following is NOT a reason why cybersecurity is important?
It protects personal information.
It keeps devices safe.
It increases internet speed.
It prevents online crime.
Define the term “cybersecurity” and explain why it is important for individuals.
Describe two different types of cyber threats and explain how each could affect a school.
What is one question you still have about cybersecurity or would like to explore further?
How can we use technology safely and protect our privacy?
An Antivirus protects you from all attacks
True
False
Is this a legitimate email?
True
False
What does malicious mean?
Something intended to do harm
Something that makes you ill
Something good
Tasty
What is the term for computer programs that attack your computer?
Malware
DangerDroids
RudeBots
Dangerware
Who should know your passwords?
Only you!
Your best friends
Anyone
What is malware?
Malicious software
Software made by a company called Mal
Malicious hardware
Clothes that hackers wear
What is a Trojan malware?
A type of malware that appears to be a legitimate program, but actually causes harm
A type of malware that deletes programs on the system each time replacing them with itself
A type of malware that spies on users without their knowledge
A type of malware that removes and sends all of your files to a third party, over time so you don't notice
The attempt to acquire sensitive information such as usernames, passwords, and credit card details by pretending you are a trustworthy entity in an electronic communication is known as?
Converting
Hacking
Phishing
Fishing
An occasion when private information can be seen by people who should not be able to see it
data breach
data breech
data disruption
Why do people carry out cyber attacks?
Financial Gain
Fun/Challenge
To disrupt the business
Personal grudge
Hacking is illegal
True
False
What does unauthorised mean?
Not allowed
Allowed
What is hacking?
Accessing a computer system without permission
Accessing a computer system with permission
Access a computer without permission (hacking) is in breach of the...
Communications Act
Data Protection Act
Computer Misuse Act
One of the weakest points of computer systems are...
Software that has not been updated
Badly configured systems
Users who choose weak passwords
What is Two Factor Authentication?
A security feature that sends a text to your phone when you try to login to a website with a code to use
Asks you further security questions when you login from an unusual location
A way of checking that the person logging in is the real person
What should you do to help defend yourself from hackers?
Use passwords with more than 6 characters
Use an anti-virus program and keep it updated
Keep your software up to date
Use different passwords for each website you use
Tell someone else your password in case you forget it
What are the aims of a phishing e-mail?
Trick you into thinking it is from an official source
Get you to click on a link without thinking
Find out your address
Deactivate your anti-virus
How can you spot a phishing e-mail?
Incorrect spelling
The message is designed to make you panic and act quickly
There is no personal information included in the e-mail
They mention your e-mail address in the message
What is Malware?
Software that does bad things to your computer
Software that keeps your computer safe
This type of malware spreads by itself over a computer network, sometimes for quite a while without anyone noticing.
Virus
Trojan
Worm
This type of malware disguises itself as something legitimate so you download and run it without realising.
Virus
Trojan
Worm
This type of malware spreads through human interaction i.e. someone has to click it or download it.
Virus
Trojan
Worm
How can you remove malware from your computer?
Ant-malware software
Word processor
Encryption
Firewall
Malware spreads through the computer network at school and infects all the connected machines. Before anyone realises, it's too late.
Virus
Trojan
Worm
Billy downloads a program to get him free Fortnite skins and it actually steals his login instead.
Virus
Trojan
Worm
Faye clicks a link to download a program that then wipes all the data on her computer
Virus
Trojan
Worm
What is social engineering?
A type of computer virus
Manipulating people to obtain confidential information
A method of coding
A security protocol
What is the key difference between data and information?
Data is organized, while information is raw.
Data is raw, unprocessed facts, while information is processed and organized
Data is meaningful, while information is irrelevant.
Data and information are the same.
List the types of Social Engineering
What is Encryption?
A process that converts data into a code to prevent unauthorised access
A method of compressing files
A way to delete files permanently
A type of software used for data recovery
What is a Cyber threat?
A malicious attempt to harm or steal information or systems
A way to speed up your computer
A method for improving internet safety
A type of computer hardware
What is a DDoS attack?
A method to enhance server performance
An attack that aims to make a service unavailable by overwhelming it with traffic
A type of malware that infects computers
A security protocol for online transactions
What is malware?
A type of computer hardware
A protective software that blocks viruses
Malicious software designed to damage or steal information
A program to speed up your computer
List 3 different types of malware?
Which of these are types of malware?
Virus
Trojan
Firewall
Worm
What does Malware do to a computer system?
Enhances system performance
Protects data from loss
Monitors hardware for maintenance
Infects the system to cause harm or steal data
What is a Virus?
A software that protects against threats
A software that monitors user activity
A program that encrypts files for ransom
A harmful program that attaches to files and spreads when they are opened
What is a Worm?
A type of malware that disguises itself as legitimate software
A malicious program that steals personal information
A program that replicates itself and spreads across networks
A type of adware that displays unwanted ads
What is a Trojan?
A program that appears legitimate but harms the system once installed
Malware that replicates itself
A type of ransomware that demands payment
Software that monitors internet traffic
What is Ransomware?
A program that collects data about user behaviour
Malware that encrypts files and demands payment to unlock them
Software that improves system performance
A type of adware that shows pop-up ads
What is Spyware?
Software that blocks malicious websites
Malware that secretly tracks user activities and collects personal information
A type of antivirus software
A program that creates backups of data
What is Adware?
A program that secures network connections
Malware that steals passwords
A type of worm that spreads through email attachments
Software that displays unwanted ads and can track user activity
What is a brute force attack?
A method to socially engineer victims
A technique used to gain unauthorised access by trying every possible password combination
An attack that uses malware to gain access to systems
A method of preventing unauthorized access to data
Why is a brute force attack effective? (Select multiple options)
It systematically tries all possible password combinations.
It can crack weak passwords that lack complexity.
It manipulates system administrators into disabling security features.
It doesn't require any advanced hacking skills to execute.
Which of these is a way to prevent against brute force attacks?
Using short passwords
Allowing unlimited login attempts
Disabling encryption
Enforcing account lockout after several failed attempts
Select which of these are the best practices to prevent brute force attacks?
Use multi-factor authentication (MFA)
Set weak passwords for easy recall
Implement CAPTCHAs to block bots
Allow passwords to be reused
Lists ways to protect against Brute
Which statement best describes ethical hackers?
They perform hacking without permission
They only work for large corporations
They create malware for financial gain
They use hacking skills to improve security with permission
What is a common motivation for hacktivism?
Who are script kiddies?
Brute force attack is
hackers trying out passwords to gain access to your account
when an attacker punches you
hackers who shuts down your system
random attacks on computer
What techniques can minimise the risk of a Brute force attack?
Human verification
Two-step verification
Automatic Lock Out
Anti-virus software
If you forgot your password after several attempts, you will have to reset your account. What is this called?
List attack
Brute force attack
Automatic Lock Out
Human verification
If you have 8 character password with uppercase and lowercase, how many possible combinations can the attackers try?
19 Billion combinations
53 Trillion combinations
53 Billion combinations
19 Trillion combinations
What is the pros of a brute force?
Simple attack
Chances of finding password quite high since the attack uses so many possible answers
Does not consume a lot of processing power
Short time
What are the disadvantage of brute force?
Takes up a lot of processing power
Takes a very long time
Very complicated attack
High risk of computer failure
A strong password should include
Uppercase and lowercase
Symbols
Numbers
Words from dictionary
If I have an easy password, should I share my personal information publicly?
Yes
No
Sometimes
Which of the password is the most secure if I use the word Flower?
F!0w4r_
Flo_wer
flower
flower444
Which of these password is the most commonly used password?
123456
login
welcome
121212
What does blagging involve?
Sending unsolicited messages
Installing malware on a device
Hacking into a network
Creating a false pretext to obtain confidential information
Which UK Law gives the right to access the data an organisation stores on you?
Computer Misuse Act 1990
Data Protection Act 2018
Copyright, Designs and Patents Act 1988
What is a virus?
A software that protects against threats
A software that monitors user activity
A program that encrypts files for ransom
A harmful program that attaches to files and spreads when they are opened
What is ransomware?
A program that collects data about user behaviour
Malware that encrypts files and demands payment to unlock them
Software that improves system performance
A type of adware that shows pop-up ads
What is spyware?
Software that blocks malicious websites
Malware that secretly tracks user activities and collects personal information
A type of antivirus software
A program that creates backups of data
