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Cybersecurity and Digital Concepts Quiz

Total questions: 11

Worksheet time: 13mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

__________ is the process of making a plain text (readable) message into a cipher text (unreadable) message.

a)

Decryption

b)

Cryptography

c)

Encryption

d)

Polymorphism

2.

The __________ method replaces each original letter with a different letter in the alphabet by shifting the alphabet position up or down.

a)

Social Engineering

b)

Caesar Cipher

c)

Digital Footprint

d)

Online Reputation

3.

__________ are text files that contain small pieces of data (for example, your password and username) and are used to identify your device when you are connected digitally.

a)

Spyware

b)

Software

c)

Cookies

d)

Antivirus

4.

__________ is a type of scam where a cybercriminal rigs a website's URL display name and contact information to make the victim believe that they are dealing with a trusted source.

a)

Spoofing

b)

Phishing

c)

Scareware

d)

Vishing

5.

(a)   is a kind of cyber attack where the attacker may call the potential victim as a bank official and ask him questions to find out the identity and other details of the victim.

6.

__________ focuses on enabling the students to learn and work in a digital environment respectfully and appreciatively.

4 lines
7.

A __________ is a trace of data which you unknowingly leave behind online.

4 lines
8.

Every device that's connected to the internet has its actions linked by (a)   addresses.

9.

A (a)   is used to encrypt or decrypt a message.

10.

Match the description to the correct type of cyber attack.

a)

You will receive an email supposedly from Amazon using the domain name amazonn.com.

b)

Attackers send an email or text message to the potential victims alerting them of a specific policy violation.

c)

Your computer may be affected with serious malware.

d)

The attackers carry out the attack by placing malware-infected flash drives in designated areas.

11.

Explain in brief how cryptography works.

4 lines