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Cybersecurity Basics Quiz

Total questions: 20

Worksheet time: 10mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What is cybersecurity?

a)

Keeping your device looking clean

b)

Keeping data and systems safe from cyber threats

c)

Installing lots of apps

d)

Using social media safely

2.

Which password is the strongest?

a)

12345

b)

password

c)

J@me5165!?

d)

jamessmith

3.

Why should you avoid using the same password for all accounts?

a)

It’s too hard to remember

b)

Someone who gets one password can access everything

c)

Teachers can guess it

d)

It takes too long to type

4.

What is two-factor authentication?

a)

Logging in with two different usernames

b)

Using two security methods to access an account

c)

Using the same password twice

d)

Logging in on two devices at once

5.

Which of the following is not a strong password feature?

a)

Uppercase letters

b)

Special characters

c)

Short and simple

d)

Numbers

6.

What does the term “malware” mean?

a)

Safe software

b)

Malicious software designed to damage systems

c)

Software updates

d)

Tools to speed up your computer

7.

Which type of malware disguises itself as a legitimate app?

a)

Worm

b)

Trojan

c)

Spyware

d)

Virus

8.

Which malware watches and records what you do on your device?

a)

Spyware

b)

Virus

c)

Worm

d)

Trojan

9.

How can malware spread through email?

a)

Through colourful emojis

b)

Through clicking infected links or attachments

c)

By reading an email

d)

By deleting an email

10.

Why is using free, unsecured Wi-Fi risky?

a)

It is too slow

b)

It can spread malware to your device

c)

It drains your battery

d)

You need a password

11.

What is a danger of using someone else’s USB stick?

a)

It might be too small

b)

It could contain malware

c)

It won't open files

d)

It could lose your homework

12.

What does anti-malware software do?

a)

Creates viruses

b)

Detects and removes malware

c)

Makes the computer faster

d)

Installs games

13.

What is a limitation of anti-malware software?

a)

It only works on phones

b)

It can only detect malware already in its database

c)

It deletes all your files

d)

It works without updates

14.

What do firewalls do?

a)

Clean your computer

b)

Block unauthorised access to your device

c)

Install updates

d)

Improve battery life

15.

Why are software updates important?

a)

They add new games

b)

They improve security by fixing weaknesses

c)

They change your wallpaper

d)

They delete malware

16.

Which of these is a sign of malware?

a)

Low storage space

b)

Short battery life

c)

Frequent pop-ups

d)

New wallpaper

17.

Which of these is not a sign of malware?

a)

Slow performance

b)

Low storage space

c)

Frequent pop-ups

d)

New toolbars

18.

How do viruses typically spread?

a)

Through clicking infected files or links

b)

Through switching off your device

c)

Through battery chargers

d)

Through strong passwords

19.

Which practice helps keep passwords safe?

a)

Writing them on a sticky note

b)

Sharing with friends

c)

Using different passwords for different accounts

d)

Using your first name

20.

Which is a cyber protection method?

a)

Ignoring updates

b)

Disabling antivirus

c)

Keeping software up to date

d)

Using simple passwords