WorksheetsGE ELECT CYBER
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 13mins
What is the primary goal of cybersecurity?
To install more applications
To protect computers, networks, and data from digital attacks
To improve internet speed
To remove old data
Which type of malware attaches itself to files and spreads when the file is executed?
Worm
Trojan
Virus
Spyware
What type of malware self-replicates without any user action?
Ransomware
Worm
Adware
Trojan
Which malware appears legitimate but performs harmful actions in the background?
Trojan
Spyware
Virus
Adware
Which type of malware locks files and demands payment?
Adware
Ransomware
Worm
Spyware
Spyware primarily aims to:
Lock the user’s files
Collect user data secretly
Display advertisements
Destroy hardware
Which of the following is a red flag for a phishing attempt?
Email from a known sender
Grammar or spelling errors
Official company email addresses
Personalized and accurate greetings
A phishing email usually contains:
Requests for sensitive information
A secure domain with HTTPS
No attachments
Friendly tone only
What is the recommended minimum password length for strong security?
4–6 characters
6–8 characters
12–16 characters
20–30 characters
Which is NOT a strong password practice?
Using personal information
Using a combination of letters, numbers, and symbols
Using unique passwords for each account
Avoiding dictionary words
Weak passwords can be cracked by which method that tries combinations until it succeeds?
Packet sniffing
Brute force attack
Phishing
Social engineering
What does “HTTPS” in a website indicate?
The site is under maintenance
The site is secure and encrypted
The site contains ads
The site is government-owned
Which safe browsing practice helps avoid malware downloads?
Clicking pop-up ads
Downloading from official sources only
Visiting suspicious URLs
Turning off browser updates
A user clicks on pop-up ads for “free movie streaming.” What is a possible risk?
Faster internet browsing
Limited advertisements
Browser hijacking
Improved security
What should you do immediately to improve online security?
Reuse passwords
Disable updates
Enable two-factor authentication
Click unknown links
Malware is short for (a) software.
A fake email designed to steal information is called (a) .
A strong password should have at least (a) characters.
(a) is the practice of navigating the internet safely to avoid scams and malicious websites.
“123456” and “password” are examples of weak passwords commonly hacked through (a) attacks.
