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Malware, Viruses, and Online Safety Quiz

Total questions: 30

Worksheet time: 15mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What is malware?

a)

A type of hardware

b)

Software designed to damage or steal information

c)

A safe computer program

d)

A web browser

2.

Which type of malware looks harmless but steals information?

a)

Worm

b)

Virus

c)

Trojan horse

d)

Firewall

3.

Which malware spreads by copying itself to other computers through a network?

a)

Spyware

b)

Worm

c)

Adware

d)

Antivirus

4.

What does spyware mainly do?

a)

Deletes files

b)

Shows pop-ups

c)

Collects user information secretly

d)

Fixes computer problems

5.

Ransomware does which of the following?

a)

Improves computer speed

b)

Locks files and demands money

c)

Protects files

d)

Updates software

6.

Adware is best described as software that:

a)

Protects your computer

b)

Displays unwanted advertisements

c)

Steals passwords

d)

Encrypts files

7.

A common way viruses spread is through:

a)

Trusted software updates

b)

Email attachments from unknown senders

c)

Antivirus scans

d)

Firewalls

8.

Why should you avoid clicking unknown links?

a)

They slow the internet

b)

They may contain malware

c)

They close the browser

d)

They delete cookies

9.

Which action is MOST risky?

a)

Updating Windows

b)

Using antivirus software

c)

Opening unknown email attachments

d)

Using strong passwords

10.

What is spam?

a)

A secure email

b)

Messages sent to many people at once

c)

Antivirus software

d)

A trusted website

11.

What is phishing?

a)

Playing games online

b)

Sending fake messages to steal personal information

c)

Encrypting data

d)

Blocking ads

12.

Which information is commonly targeted by phishing?

a)

Screen size

b)

Username and password

c)

Browser type

d)

Internet speed

13.

A phishing email often:

a)

Uses urgent language

b)

Comes from trusted family

c)

Has perfect grammar

d)

Never asks for information

14.

A fake login page is usually created to:

a)

Help users log in faster

b)

Steal login details

c)

Improve security

d)

Update software

15.

What is the main role of antivirus software?

a)

Create files

b)

Detect and remove malware

c)

Speed up the computer

d)

Block websites

16.

Why should antivirus software be updated regularly?

a)

To change its color

b)

To recognize new viruses

c)

To remove old files

d)

To stop the internet

17.

A firewall is used to:

a)

Store files

b)

Control network traffic

c)

Display ads

d)

Send emails

18.

Which setting helps keep your computer secure?

a)

Turning off updates

b)

Ignoring warnings

c)

Keeping Windows updated

d)

Using weak passwords

19.

What does the padlock icon in the address bar mean?

a)

The site is fake

b)

The site uses secure encryption

c)

The site is slow

d)

The site is blocked

20.

Which website address is more secure?

a)

http://shop.com

b)

www.shop.com

c)

https://shop.com

d)

shop.net

21.

Why is encryption important?

a)

It makes websites colorful

b)

It hides information during transmission

c)

It deletes messages

d)

It blocks users

22.

A strong password should:

a)

Be short

b)

Use only numbers

c)

Include letters, numbers, and symbols

d)

Be your name

23.

Which password is the strongest?

a)

123456

b)

password

c)

Linh2014

d)

L!nH#9$2

24.

Why should you not share your password?

a)

It slows your device

b)

Others can access your accounts

c)

It changes the keyboard

d)

It deletes files

25.

How often should important passwords be changed?

a)

Never

b)

Every 5–10 years

c)

Every 6–12 months

d)

Every day

26.

What should you do if a website asks for personal information unexpectedly?

a)

Enter it quickly

b)

Ignore security warnings

c)

Check if the site is trusted

d)

Share it with friends

27.

Which is the SAFEST action?

a)

Clicking pop-ups

b)

Using public Wi-Fi without protection

c)

Asking an adult before downloading software

d)

Sharing passwords

28.

Why is double-checking information online important?

a)

To save time

b)

To avoid incorrect or fake information

c)

To close websites

d)

To speed up browsing

29.

Which behavior shows good digital responsibility?

a)

Downloading cracked software

b)

Sharing private data

c)

Using trusted sources

d)

Ignoring updates

30.

If you receive a suspicious message, what is the BEST response?

a)

Reply immediately

b)

Click the link

c)

Delete it and report it

d)

Forward it to friends