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Cybersecurity Quiz

Total questions: 30

Worksheet time: 15mins

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Class
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1.

Based on the "Tale of Authentication" activity, which of these factors is most important when creating passwords?

a)

number of symbols

b)

using upper and lower case letters

c)

length

d)

using numbers

2.

Tale of Authentication — What are 2 strategies for remembering passphrases?

a)

Create a meaningful sentence that finds a relationship between the words

b)

Write them down.

c)

Visualize the words as a picture or scene

d)

Take photos of them.

3.

Tale of Authentication - Select the term that matches this definition: "It happens when a computer attempts all possible password combinations until it finds the correct password."

a)

Brute Force Attack

b)

Biometric Authentication

c)

Passphrase

d)

Multifactor Authentication

4.

Tale of Authentication — What is multifactor authentication (MFA)?

a)

An extra layer of authentication that requires two or more factors such as something you know, have, or are

b)

A single password required to log in

c)

A security question used once per account

d)

A type of malware that protects your accounts from hackers

5.

Tale of Authentication — How will using multifactor authentication impact the hacker’s ability to get into your account?

a)

It adds an additional step that helps ensure you—not a hacker—gain access

b)

It makes your password visible to hackers

c)

It removes the need for any password

d)

It gives hackers more information to work with

6.

Tale of Authentication — What is biometric authentication?

a)

Authentication using physical or behavioral characteristics such as fingerprints, facial recognition, or iris scans

b)

A method that relies only on strong passwords

c)

A way to store files securely

d)

A numeric authentication system

7.

Tale of Authentication — What are advantages of biometric authentication? Select all that apply according to the Tale of Authentication activity.

a)

You don’t have to remember a password

b)

Biometrics are unique to each individual person

c)

There are an infinite number of numbers to use

d)

It requires specialized equipment

8.

Tale of Authentication - According to the Cybernews article, what are advantages of using a password manager? Select all that apply.

a)

They encrypt your passwords and personal information, making it harder for hackers to access your data

b)

They force you to use long, complex passwords

c)

They remove the need for any authentication at all

d)

They encourage you to write all passwords on paper for backup

9.

Tale of Authentication: You should use the same password for multiple accounts.

a)

True

b)

False

10.

Protect Your Phone — How do hackers target phones? Choose all the correct answers.

a)

Convince users to download harmful apps

b)

Phishing (or smishing) messages

c)

Malicious Links

d)

Automatically accessing all phones within a certain distance

11.

Protect Your Phone — What are ways you can protect your device?

a)

Restart regularly to disrupt malicious apps

b)

Update the operating system and software

c)

Use a strong passcode or PIN

d)

Use two-factor authentication

12.

CodeHS Common Cyberattacks — How can you prevent attacks?

a)

Install antivirus software and update it regularly

b)

Sign up for every online prize giveaway that you see

c)

Keep a list of all your passwords next to your computer

d)

Only open email messages if they are from a trusted source

e)

Use websites that start with https when sharing private info

13.

CodeHS Common Cyberattacks - Which vocabulary term matches this definition: "Type of malware that secretly collects information about a user (or their device) and sends it back to the attacker."

a)

Virus

b)

Spyware

c)

Ransomware

d)

Phishing

14.

CodeHS Common Cyberattacks - Which vocabulary term matches this definition: "Type of malware that holds a computer/device/program hostage until the attackers get paid."

a)

Virus

b)

Spyware

c)

Ransomware

d)

Phishing

15.

CodeHS Common Cyberattacks - Which vocabulary term matches this definition: "Type of social engineering where attackers communicate with their victims to trick them into sharing personally identifiable information."

a)

Virus

b)

Spyware

c)

Ransomware

d)

Phishing

16.

CodeHS Common Cyberattacks - Which vocabulary term matches this definition: "Any type of software that is created to deliberately harm a computer or network."

a)

Virus

b)

Malware

c)

Ransomware

d)

Spyware

17.

Social Engineering. Select the vocabulary term that matches this definition: "When people go through the trash to discover personal information about you or your clients (in a business)."

a)

Dumpster Diving

b)

Pretexting

c)

Shoulder Surfing

d)

Spear Phishing/Whaling

18.

Social Engineering. Select the vocabulary term that matches this definition: "A hacker pretends to be someone that is trustworthy in order to convince you to share personal information."

a)

Dumpster Diving

b)

Pretexting

c)

Shoulder Surfing

d)

Tailgating

19.

Social Engineering. Select the vocabulary term that matches this definition: "Hackers look over someone’s shoulder (or use a camera) to visually collect passwords and other confidential information.."

a)

Dumpster Diving

b)

Pretexting

c)

Shoulder Surfing

d)

Tailgating

20.

Social Engineering - True or False: company’s weakest link is the people that work for it.

a)

True

b)

False

21.

Types of Scams. Select the vocabulary term that matches this definition: "A scammer pretends to be one of your family members who urgently needs money. They might even impersonate their voice and/or know personal information about the family member."

a)

Imposter Scam

b)

Blackmail Scam

c)

Romance Scam

d)

Grandparent Scam

22.

Types of Scams. Select the vocabulary term that matches this definition: "A scammer threatens to share private information (photos, documents, videos) if you don’t send them money."

a)

Imposter Scam

b)

Blackmail Scam

c)

Romance Scam

d)

Grandparent Scam

23.

Types of Scams. Select the vocabulary term that matches this definition: "Scammers pretend to be calling about money you owe (debt) and convincing you to pay them."

a)

Debt Collector Scam

b)

Foreclosure relief or mortgage loan modification scam

c)

Lottery or prize scam

d)

Charity Scam

24.

Types of Scams. Select the vocabulary term that matches this definition: "A scammer pretends to represent a well-known charity or invents a charity and convinces you to donate money."

a)

Debt Collector Scam

b)

Foreclosure relief or mortgage loan modification scam

c)

Lottery or prize scam

d)

Charity Scam

25.

Types of Scams. Select the vocabulary term that matches this definition: "A scammer sets up an online store, convinces you to purchase something, and never sends you the product."

a)

Sale of nonexistent goods or services scam

b)

Man-in-the-Middle Scam

c)

Money Mule

d)

Lottery or Prize Scam

26.

What are things you should do if you suspect you’ve been scammed? Select all that apply.

a)

Contact your local police or sheriff’s office.

b)

Contact your state attorney general.

c)

Report the scam to the Federal Trade Commission.

d)

Report the scam to the FBI Internet Crime Complaint Center.

27.

Types of Malware. Select the vocabulary term that matches this definition: "Type of spyware that records keystrokes to capture confidential information and/or login details."

a)

Keylogger

b)

Advanced Persistent Threat

c)

Virus

d)

Adware

28.

Types of Malware. Select the vocabulary term that matches this definition: "Programs that are attached to executable files.  They can infect multiple applications."

a)

Keylogger

b)

Advanced Persistent Threat

c)

Virus

d)

Adware

29.

Types of Malware. Select the vocabulary term that matches this definition: "Programs that look innocent but that are actually stealing your information or causing other unwanted programs to run in the background (They are often disguised as games.)"

a)

Worm

b)

Zero-Day Attacks

c)

Logic Bomb

d)

Trojan

30.

Types of Malware. Select the vocabulary term that matches this definition: "Malware that remains inactive until a specific event (a date, time, or action) happens.  When it is triggered, it will delete or damage files, steal information, harm the network, or something else disruptive."

a)

Worm

b)

Zero-Day Attacks

c)

Logic Bomb

d)

Trojan