WorksheetsCyber class
Total questions: 75
Worksheet time: 38mins
What is the most basic definition of cybersecurity? Fill in the blank: The most basic definition of cybersecurity is protecting yourself and others from _______ carried out through and by computers.
attacks
emails
viruses
messages
Every computer and system has vulnerabilities that, if breached by a person with the right skills and equipment, can allow unauthorized access to _______.
personal information
public websites
weather updates
music playlists
There are risks to privacy from collecting and storing _______ on a computer system.
personal data
weather reports
public holidays
system updates
Which of the following is a risk mentioned in the passage about cybersecurity?
Losing internet connection
Unauthorized access to personal information
Computer overheating
Slow software updates
Using your Internet browser and research skills, identify a method to find someone who works at the local community college.
Search the college's staff directory online
Call a local high school
Look in the phone book for random names
Ask a neighbor who lives nearby
Using your Internet browser and research skills, identify who is going on vacation today.
A person who is going on vacation today
A person who is working from home today
A person who is attending a conference today
A person who is starting a new job today
Identify the person who is riding their new bike.
A person riding their new bike
A person reading a book
A person cooking dinner
A person playing video games
Using your Internet browser and research skills, identify what you should look for to find someone who just got engaged.
Look for recent engagement announcements online
Search for job postings
Find weather updates
Check for travel deals
Which of the following individuals is known to live in Ewing, New Jersey?
Someone who lives in Ewing, New Jersey
Someone who lives in Los Angeles, California
Someone who lives in Miami, Florida
Someone who lives in Austin, Texas
Someone who has a granddaughter named Mia can be found using which of the following skills?
Internet browser and research skills
Cooking skills
Mathematical skills
Artistic skills
Someone went to the gym on which night?
Tuesday night
Monday night
Friday night
Sunday night
Fill in the blank: ______ works at the local community college.
Someone works at the local community college.
Nobody works at the local community college.
Everyone works at the local community college.
Nothing works at the local community college.
Fill in the blank: ______ is going on vacation today.
Someone is going on vacation today.
Nobody is going on vacation today.
Everyone is going on vacation today.
Nothing is going on vacation today.
Fill in the blank: ______ is riding their new bike.
Someone is riding their new bike.
Anyone is riding their new bike.
Everyone is riding their new bike.
No one is riding their new bike.
Fill in the blank: ______ just got engaged.
Someone just got engaged.
Anyone just got engaged.
Everyone just got engaged.
No one just got engaged.
Fill in the blank: ______ lives in Ewing, New Jersey.
Someone lives in Ewing, New Jersey.
No one lives in Ewing, New Jersey.
Everyone lives in Ewing, New Jersey.
Something lives in Ewing, New Jersey.
Fill in the blank: ______ has a granddaughter named Mia.
Someone has a granddaughter named Mia.
Nobody has a granddaughter named Mia.
Everyone has a granddaughter named Mia.
No one knows who has a granddaughter named Mia.
Fill in the blank: ______ went to the gym on Tuesday night.
Someone went to the gym on Tuesday night.
Nobody went to the gym on Tuesday night.
Everyone went to the gym on Tuesday night.
The gym was closed on Tuesday night.
You were able to find someone who fit each of the categories listed above.
Yes, I was able to find someone for each category.
No, I could not find anyone for any category.
I only found someone for one category.
I did not look for anyone in the categories.
Combining information posted on social media and other sources can be used to deduce what about you?
Private information
Your favorite color
Your favorite movie
Your favorite food
What is a digital footprint?
A digital footprint is a trail of personally identifiable information that can be used to identify you as you navigate the Internet.
A digital footprint is a type of computer virus that infects your device.
A digital footprint is a physical mark left on your computer screen.
A digital footprint is a password you use to access online accounts.
Which of the following is considered personally identifiable information (PII)?
Favorite color
Name and address
Favorite food
Hobby
Your digital footprint can include your birthday, phone number, and biometric data.
True
False
Why is it important to be aware of your digital footprint when working on digital platforms?
It is important to be aware of your digital footprint to ensure your information is safe and not shared without permission.
It helps you get more advertisements online.
It allows you to use more internet data.
It makes your computer run faster.
Fill in the blank: You should not give others' ________ information away without their permission.
personal
public
random
general
Digital devices that track you daily include:
Smartphones
Books
Pencils
Paper notebooks
Digital devices you use can leave a digital footprint. Which of the following is an example of a digital device?
Smartphone
Notebook (paper)
Whiteboard
Pen
Posting content on online games, social networking sites, or discussion boards is an example of leaving a digital footprint.
Yes, it is an example of leaving a digital footprint.
No, it does not leave a digital footprint.
Only social networking sites leave a digital footprint.
Only online games leave a digital footprint.
Which of the following cards do you own that contain your digital information?
Debit or credit card
Library card without a chip
Plain paper business card
Handwritten note
Which of the following is an example of an online store where you might leave a digital footprint?
Amazon
Central Park
Local Library
City Hall
Your image is likely to be captured by a security camera in which of the following places?
Shopping malls
Your bedroom
Inside your car at home
Private bathrooms
Among the following options, one is correct about digital footprint.
A. A physical footprint left on the ground
B. A record of all the websites you visit
C. The data trail you leave when using digital services
D. A type of footwear for computers
According to the passage 'Evidence of Digital Footprint', which of the following devices can track your movements and voice daily?
Phones
Smart watches
Tablets
All of the above
Based on the passage 'Evidence of Digital Footprint', what do social networking or online gaming platforms record and save to your profile?
Comments, feedback, pictures, and videos
Bank account details and passwords
Medical history and prescriptions
Offline shopping receipts and cash payments
According to the passage 'Evidence of Digital Footprint', cards like ATM cards, credit cards, and school IDs can trace things like where you made your last purchase or what time you bought lunch.
True
False
According to the passage 'Evidence of Digital Footprint', most stores have cameras throughout the store and in their parking lots.
True
False
According to the passage 'Evidence of Digital Footprint', even driving through many intersections involves having the ________ of your car photographed and filed.
license plate
windshield
color
tire
According to the passage, is it easy to delete information placed online?
Yes, it is very easy
No, it is incredibly difficult, if not impossible
It depends on the website
Only if you contact support
Things you post online can be used in ways that were not intended and may have a harmful impact.
True
False
Fill in the blank: An email message may be ________, tweets can be retweeted, and social media posts can be viewed by potential employers.
forwarded
deleted
painted
sung
Select two ways mentioned in the passage that information you post online can be shared or seen by others.
It can be forwarded or shared by others and seen by people you don’t know.
It can be deleted permanently and never seen again.
It can only be seen by your close friends.
It can be hidden from everyone including yourself.
Fill in the blank: Safeguarding your PII is a key responsibility of __________ in a digital world.
citizenship
entertainment
transportation
cooking
Programs can collect your location and record where you have been, how you got there, and how long you were at a given location.
True
False
Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a way your location can be tracked?
Devices you use
Websites you access
Books you read
Detection hardware and software
According to the passage, what do you generally have to provide to most places where you store your PII?
You have to provide an email and password.
You have to provide your home address and phone number.
You have to provide your social security number and bank details.
You have to provide your favorite color and pet's name.
When you provide only email and password to enter a place holding your PII, what type of measure are you using to secure your information?
Two-factor authentication
One-step authentication
Biometric authentication
No authentication
An authentication measure is a way in which we are identified in the virtual world.
True
False
What is an example of an active digital footprint?
A social media profile not updated in years
A comment you left on a post
A foot placed on a copy machine
A copy of your email saved on your computer
According to the passage on strong passwords, what is the recommended minimum length for a strong password?
4-6 characters
8-12 characters
15-20 characters
20+ characters
Which of the following should be included in a strong password?
Only lowercase letters
Only numbers
Capitalized letters, lowercase letters, numbers, and symbols
Only symbols
You should include your birthday or name in your password according to the rules for strong passwords.
True
False
Fill in the blank: A strong password should avoid using words that are in the ________.
dictionary
calendar
phonebook
address bar
According to the passage, a strong password is something that is easy for a user to remember but ______ for someone else to guess based on knowledge of that user.
difficult
simple
obvious
common
Which of the following is NOT a recommended practice for creating a strong password?
A) Use at least 8-12 characters
B) Include symbols
C) Use your name
D) Include numbers
The stronger the password, the harder it is for your account to be hacked.
True
False
According to the passage, what is a one-step authentication measure?
Email only
Username and password
Multi-factor authentication
Security question
Fill in the blank: Multi-factor authentication measures provide more than one layer of ________.
security
communication
storage
performance
Which of the following statements is TRUE according to the passage?
One-step authentication is more secure than multi-factor authentication.
Multi-factor authentication helps safeguard against unauthorized access.
Multi-factor authentication uses only one piece of information.
One-step authentication is required for virtual access.
Multi-factor authentication measures are more secure than one-step authentication measures.
True
False
What is a more secure method of preventing attacks than a one-step password, according to the passage?
Multi-factor authentication
Password hint
Single sign-on
Username only
Multi-factor authentication uses, at a minimum, how many steps to access a virtual space?
Two steps
One step
Three steps
Four steps
Which of the following is NOT a category used in multi-factor authentication?
Knowledge (something they know)
Possession (something they have)
Inherence (something they are)
Location (somewhere they are)
Multi-factor authentication requires the user to present evidence from at least two different categories to gain access.
True
False
Fill in the blank: One example of multi-factor authentication is Password + ________ sent to a smartphone.
One-time code
Username
Security question
Email address
An example of multi-factor authentication is Fingerprint + ________.
Smart card
Username
Password hint
Profile picture
Fill in the blank: An example of multi-factor authentication is Password + ________ Recognition.
Facial
Voice
Fingerprint
Signature
Fill in the blank: An example of multi-factor authentication is USB Token + ________.
Pin
Username
Email Address
Date of Birth
Fill in the blank: An example of multi-factor authentication is Voice Recognition + One-time code sent via ________ call.
voice
fax
video
Which of the characteristics below does not define a strong password?
Includes a commonly used word
Includes numbers
Includes lower and upper case letters
At least 8 or more characters
What is the primary purpose of multi-factor authentication?
To make it easier to log in
To increase the speed of access
To add an extra layer of security
To reduce the number of passwords needed
Which is an example of multi-factor authentication method?
Password + Security
Fingerprint + one-time password
Password + Captcha
Username + Password
Websites can provide _______ advertising based on the user's search history.
targeted
random
irrelevant
generic
You might consider some of the things listed below as "advantages" of having your PII easily accessible. Fill in the blank: Storing your _______ information makes online purchasing easier.
credit card
medical
school
travel
You might consider some of the things listed below as "advantages" of having your PII easily accessible. Fill in the blank: Enhanced online experiences are based on the user's _______.
preferences
location
passwords
age
If your credit card information gets into the hands of someone else, and your web browser knows your preferences, what could this mean for your personal information?
Your personal information could be at risk.
Your computer will run faster.
You will receive fewer advertisements.
Your internet connection will improve.
