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WorksheetsUnderstanding Internet Security and Risks
Total questions: 30
Worksheet time: 15mins
What does a password help to do on the internet?
Make your computer faster
Keep your information safe
Change the colour of your screen
Print your homework
Which of these is a safe way to send information online?
Telling a stranger your password
Using a secure website
Writing your password on your desk
Shouting your password in class
What should you do if you see a pop-up asking for your password?
Tell your teacher or parent
Type your password quickly
Ignore it and keep playing
Share it with your friends
Why is it important to keep your password a secret?
So you can remember it
To protect your information
To make your computer look nice
To get more sweets
Which of these is a risk when using the internet?
Losing your shoes
Someone stealing your information
Getting a new toy
Eating lunch
What is a good way to make a strong password?
Use your name only
Use a mix of letters and numbers
Use the word "password"
Use your birthday
What should you do if you get a message from someone you don’t know online?
Reply with your name
Tell an adult
Send them your address
Ignore your teacher
Which of these helps keep your computer safe?
Clicking on every link you see
Using antivirus software
Sharing your password
Turning off your computer
What is one way businesses keep their information safe?
Letting everyone use their computers
Using special security rules
Writing passwords on the wall
Giving out free sweets
Why should you not share your password with friends?
They might forget it
They could use your account without asking
It is too long to remember
It is not fun
What does “data” mean?
Information stored on a computer
A type of sweet
A kind of animal
A school subject
Which of these is a safe way to store information?
On a secure computer
On a piece of paper in the playground
On a public noticeboard
On your shoe
What should you do if you forget your password?
Tell your teacher or parent
Guess lots of times
Ask a stranger
Write it on your hand
What is a risk of sending information over the internet?
It could get lost or stolen
It will turn into sweets
It will make your computer fly
It will change colour
Why do businesses use special rules for computers?
To keep information safe
To make computers noisy
To make computers heavy
To make computers colourful
What is a protocol in internet security?
A set of rules for keeping data safe
A type of biscuit
A new game
A school uniform
Which of these is a good data protection strategy?
Using strong passwords
Sharing your password with everyone
Writing your password on your desk
Using “1234” as your password
What should you do if you see something strange on your computer?
Tell an adult
Ignore it
Click on it
Turn off the lights
Why is it important to have good data management?
To keep information safe and organised
To make your computer slow
To lose your homework
To get more sweets
What is one impact of using IT systems in business?
Information can be shared quickly and safely
Computers become invisible
You get more playtime
You can eat your computer
What should you do before clicking on a link in an email?
Check with an adult if it is safe
Click it straight away
Ignore your teacher
Share it with everyone
What is a firewall used for?
To help keep computers safe from bad things
To cook food
To make your computer louder
To play games
Why do we need laws about data?
To make sure information is kept safe and private
To make computers bigger
To make computers faster
To get more sweets
What is one challenge of using IT systems?
Keeping information safe from people who shouldn’t see it
Making your computer sing
Getting more sweets
Making your computer jump
What should you do if someone asks for your password online?
Never share it and tell an adult
Give it to them
Write it on your hand
Shout it out
What is a risk of not having good internet security?
Someone could steal your information
Your computer will turn pink
You will get more homework
Your computer will grow
What is one way to manage risk in a business?
Use strong passwords and security rules
Let everyone use the same password
Write passwords on the wall
Share all information with everyone
Why is it important to use secure websites?
To keep your information safe when you are online
To make your computer noisy
To get more sweets
To make your computer colourful
What should you do if you think your information has been stolen?
Tell an adult or teacher straight away
Ignore it
Share more information
Play a game
What is the best way to keep your information safe on the internet?
Use strong passwords and never share them
Tell everyone your password
Write your password on your desk
Use “password” as your password
