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CYBERSECURITY FOR BEGINNERS

Total questions: 15

Worksheet time: 9mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What is cybersecurity?

a)

The protection of school property from intruders.

b)

The protection of the internet from lame memes.

c)

The protection of computers systems, networks, data from digital attacks.

d)

The protection of electronic devices.

2.

Which of the following are types of Malwares?

a)

Trojan Horses

b)

Memes

c)

Computer Viruses

d)

Ransomwares

3.

True or False:

All hackers are criminals

a)

True

b)

False

4.

What is phishing?

a)

A method to block websites

b)

A technique to trick users into revealing personal information

c)

A tool for testing networks

d)

A type of encryption

5.

What is two-factor authentication (2FA)?

a)

A backup software for data recovery

b)

A method requiring two forms of identification to access an account

c)

A firewall setting

d)

A technique for encrypting data

6.

What does CIA stand for in the context of information security?

a)

Confidentiality, Integrity, and Authentication.

b)

Confidentiality, Integrity, and Authorization.

c)

Confidentiality, Integrity, and Accountability.

d)

Confidentiality, Integrity, and Availability

7.

Which of these is an example of personal information you should NOT share online?

a)

Your favorite color

b)

Your home address

c)

A picture of your pet

d)

The name of your favorite book

8.

What should you do if you receive a message from someone you don’t know online?

a)

Add them as a friend

b)

Reply immediately

c)

Ignore or delete it

d)

Share your personal details

9.

What is the purpose of an antivirus program?

a)

To make your internet faster

b)

To protect your computer from harmful software

c)

To make your computer run slower

d)

To stop your computer from overheating

10.

Why is it important to update your software regularly?

a)

Updates fix security problems and keep your computer safe

b)

Updates make your computer slower

c)

Updates delete unnecessary files

d)

Updates make your computer look new

11.

What should you do if you receive a message from someone you don’t know online?

a)

Delete it or check if it’s a scam

b)

Reply immediately

c)

Click all the links in the email

d)

Share it with friends

12.

Which of the following is an example of two-factor authentication?

a)

Using your email address only

b)

Logging in with a password and receiving a code on your phone

c)

Logging in with a username and password only

d)

Using a fingerprint scanner without a password

13.

A threat is anything that can exploit a vulnerability, intentionally or accidentally, and obtain, damage, or destroy an asset.

a)

True

b)

False

14.

Which of the following is NOT a common cybersecurity threat?

a)

Malware

b)

Hacking

c)

Software updates

d)

Phishing

15.

Who are the primary targets of cybersecurity threats?

a)

Only large corporations

b)

Government agencies

c)

Everyone who uses computers and the internet

d)

People who work in cybersecurity