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WorksheetsCYBERSECURITY FOR BEGINNERS
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 9mins
What is cybersecurity?
The protection of school property from intruders.
The protection of the internet from lame memes.
The protection of computers systems, networks, data from digital attacks.
The protection of electronic devices.
Which of the following are types of Malwares?
Trojan Horses
Memes
Computer Viruses
Ransomwares
True or False:
All hackers are criminals
True
False
What is phishing?
A method to block websites
A technique to trick users into revealing personal information
A tool for testing networks
A type of encryption
What is two-factor authentication (2FA)?
A backup software for data recovery
A method requiring two forms of identification to access an account
A firewall setting
A technique for encrypting data
What does CIA stand for in the context of information security?
Confidentiality, Integrity, and Authentication.
Confidentiality, Integrity, and Authorization.
Confidentiality, Integrity, and Accountability.
Confidentiality, Integrity, and Availability
Which of these is an example of personal information you should NOT share online?
Your favorite color
Your home address
A picture of your pet
The name of your favorite book
What should you do if you receive a message from someone you don’t know online?
Add them as a friend
Reply immediately
Ignore or delete it
Share your personal details
What is the purpose of an antivirus program?
To make your internet faster
To protect your computer from harmful software
To make your computer run slower
To stop your computer from overheating
Why is it important to update your software regularly?
Updates fix security problems and keep your computer safe
Updates make your computer slower
Updates delete unnecessary files
Updates make your computer look new
What should you do if you receive a message from someone you don’t know online?
Delete it or check if it’s a scam
Reply immediately
Click all the links in the email
Share it with friends
Which of the following is an example of two-factor authentication?
Using your email address only
Logging in with a password and receiving a code on your phone
Logging in with a username and password only
Using a fingerprint scanner without a password
A threat is anything that can exploit a vulnerability, intentionally or accidentally, and obtain, damage, or destroy an asset.
True
False
Which of the following is NOT a common cybersecurity threat?
Malware
Hacking
Software updates
Phishing
Who are the primary targets of cybersecurity threats?
Only large corporations
Government agencies
Everyone who uses computers and the internet
People who work in cybersecurity
