WorksheetsCybersecurity Awareness Quiz
Total questions: 25
Worksheet time: 13mins
What does the term “phishing” refer to?
Catching fish online
Hacking Wi-Fi passwords
Fraudulent attempts to obtain sensitive information
Sending bulk emails
What is the safest type of password?
Your name or birthday
123456
Complex mix of letters, numbers & symbols
Only lowercase letters
Two-factor authentication adds security by:
Asking the same password twice
Using two devices
Requiring a second verification step
Encrypting the password
Which of the following is a strong password?
tims123
Password2025
T!mS#25@Secure
000000
What does “malware” stand for?
Malicious software
Machine hardware
Manual awareness
Multi-access layer
Which one is an example of social engineering?
Phishing email
Software update
Firewall setup
Cloud storage
A firewall helps in:
Cooling the computer
Filtering unauthorized access
Speeding up the internet
Installing updates
What should you do before clicking a link in an email?
Click immediately
Verify the sender and link source
Forward to friends
Reply to confirm
Which file extension is most likely suspicious?
.jpg
.mp3
.exe
.txt
What does HTTPS stand for?
Hyper Transfer Text Protocol Secure
Hyper Text Transfer Protocol Secure
High Tech Transfer Protection Service
Hyper Tool Text Process Secure
What is ransomware?
Software that steals Wi-Fi passwords
Malware that locks data and demands payment
Spam that slows the system
Virus that damages hardware
What is the main goal of cyber hygiene?
Cleaning computer hardware
Preventing and minimizing cyber risks
Formatting drives
Buying new antivirus
Which of these is not a cyber threat?
Phishing
Hacking
Firewall
Malware
VPN stands for:
Virtual Private Network
Verified Personal Node
Virtual Protected Notation
Verified Privacy Name
What should you do when you receive an unexpected email attachment?
Open it quickly
Delete without checking
Scan with antivirus before opening
Forward to IT department only
Which is an example of good cyber hygiene?
Using public Wi-Fi for banking
Updating passwords regularly
Sharing credentials with friends
Disabling antivirus
What is identity theft?
Losing your ID card
Using someone else’s personal data illegally
Forgetting login details
Sharing selfies online
Which of the following is an example of phishing?
Email asking for bank details urgently
Email from your teacher with class notes
Message from a verified government portal
System update notification
What does encryption do?
Deletes old data
Converts data into unreadable code for protection
Compresses files
Duplicates data
What should you do after using a public computer?
Leave your account logged in
Clear browsing history and log out
Install new software
Change wallpaper
Which of these passwords is weakest?
P@ssword2025
123456
TimS@Cyber!
Cyb3r#Jagrit
What is a common indicator of a fake website?
HTTPS in the address bar
Misspellings in the URL
Official logos and domain names
Verified certificate
What should you do if you suspect a phishing attempt?
Ignore and delete the message
Reply to verify
Share it with others
Click the link to check
Cyberbullying refers to:
Bullying done online or through digital devices
Hacking computer systems
Blocking websites
Installing antivirus
The best way to protect your data online is to:
Avoid using the internet
Share information carefully and update security regularly
Keep all passwords the same
Disable software updates
