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Understanding Internet Security and Risks

Total questions: 30

Worksheet time: 15mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What does a password help to do on the internet?

a)

Make your computer faster

b)

Keep your information safe

c)

Change the colour of your screen

d)

Print your homework

2.

Which of these is a safe way to send information online?

a)

Telling a stranger your password

b)

Using a secure website

c)

Writing your password on your desk

d)

Shouting your password in class

3.

What should you do if you see a pop-up asking for your password?

a)

Tell your teacher or parent

b)

Type your password quickly

c)

Ignore it and keep playing

d)

Share it with your friends

4.

Why is it important to keep your password a secret?

a)

So you can remember it

b)

To protect your information

c)

To make your computer look nice

d)

To get more sweets

5.

Which of these is a risk when using the internet?

a)

Losing your shoes

b)

Someone stealing your information

c)

Getting a new toy

d)

Eating lunch

6.

What is a good way to make a strong password?

a)

Use your name only

b)

Use a mix of letters and numbers

c)

Use the word "password"

d)

Use your birthday

7.

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

a)

Reply with your name

b)

Tell an adult

c)

Send them your address

d)

Ignore your teacher

8.

Which of these helps keep your computer safe?

a)

Clicking on every link you see

b)

Using antivirus software

c)

Sharing your password

d)

Turning off your computer

9.

What is one way businesses keep their information safe?

a)

Letting everyone use their computers

b)

Using special security rules

c)

Writing passwords on the wall

d)

Giving out free sweets

10.

Why should you not share your password with friends?

a)

They might forget it

b)

They could use your account without asking

c)

It is too long to remember

d)

It is not fun

11.

What does “data” mean?

a)

Information stored on a computer

b)

A type of sweet

c)

A kind of animal

d)

A school subject

12.

Which of these is a safe way to store information?

a)

On a secure computer

b)

On a piece of paper in the playground

c)

On a public noticeboard

d)

On your shoe

13.

What should you do if you forget your password?

a)

Tell your teacher or parent

b)

Guess lots of times

c)

Ask a stranger

d)

Write it on your hand

14.

What is a risk of sending information over the internet?

a)

It could get lost or stolen

b)

It will turn into sweets

c)

It will make your computer fly

d)

It will change colour

15.

Why do businesses use special rules for computers?

a)

To keep information safe

b)

To make computers noisy

c)

To make computers heavy

d)

To make computers colourful

16.

What is a protocol in internet security?

a)

A set of rules for keeping data safe

b)

A type of biscuit

c)

A new game

d)

A school uniform

17.

Which of these is a good data protection strategy?

a)

Using strong passwords

b)

Sharing your password with everyone

c)

Writing your password on your desk

d)

Using “1234” as your password

18.

What should you do if you see something strange on your computer?

a)

Tell an adult

b)

Ignore it

c)

Click on it

d)

Turn off the lights

19.

Why is it important to have good data management?

a)

To keep information safe and organised

b)

To make your computer slow

c)

To lose your homework

d)

To get more sweets

20.

What is one impact of using IT systems in business?

a)

Information can be shared quickly and safely

b)

Computers become invisible

c)

You get more playtime

d)

You can eat your computer

21.

What should you do before clicking on a link in an email?

a)

Check with an adult if it is safe

b)

Click it straight away

c)

Ignore your teacher

d)

Share it with everyone

22.

What is a firewall used for?

a)

To help keep computers safe from bad things

b)

To cook food

c)

To make your computer louder

d)

To play games

23.

Why do we need laws about data?

a)

To make sure information is kept safe and private

b)

To make computers bigger

c)

To make computers faster

d)

To get more sweets

24.

What is one challenge of using IT systems?

a)

Keeping information safe from people who shouldn’t see it

b)

Making your computer sing

c)

Getting more sweets

d)

Making your computer jump

25.

What should you do if someone asks for your password online?

a)

Never share it and tell an adult

b)

Give it to them

c)

Write it on your hand

d)

Shout it out

26.

What is a risk of not having good internet security?

a)

Someone could steal your information

b)

Your computer will turn pink

c)

You will get more homework

d)

Your computer will grow

27.

What is one way to manage risk in a business?

a)

Use strong passwords and security rules

b)

Let everyone use the same password

c)

Write passwords on the wall

d)

Share all information with everyone

28.

Why is it important to use secure websites?

a)

To keep your information safe when you are online

b)

To make your computer noisy

c)

To get more sweets

d)

To make your computer colourful

29.

What should you do if you think your information has been stolen?

a)

Tell an adult or teacher straight away

b)

Ignore it

c)

Share more information

d)

Play a game

30.

What is the best way to keep your information safe on the internet?

a)

Use strong passwords and never share them

b)

Tell everyone your password

c)

Write your password on your desk

d)

Use “password” as your password