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WorksheetsCybersecurity Quiz
Total questions: 30
Worksheet time: 15mins
Based on the "Tale of Authentication" activity, which of these factors is most important when creating passwords?
number of symbols
using upper and lower case letters
length
using numbers
Tale of Authentication — What are 2 strategies for remembering passphrases?
Create a meaningful sentence that finds a relationship between the words
Write them down.
Visualize the words as a picture or scene
Take photos of them.
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."
Brute Force Attack
Biometric Authentication
Passphrase
Multifactor Authentication
Tale of Authentication — What is multifactor authentication (MFA)?
An extra layer of authentication that requires two or more factors such as something you know, have, or are
A single password required to log in
A security question used once per account
A type of malware that protects your accounts from hackers
Tale of Authentication — How will using multifactor authentication impact the hacker’s ability to get into your account?
It adds an additional step that helps ensure you—not a hacker—gain access
It makes your password visible to hackers
It removes the need for any password
It gives hackers more information to work with
Tale of Authentication — What is biometric authentication?
Authentication using physical or behavioral characteristics such as fingerprints, facial recognition, or iris scans
A method that relies only on strong passwords
A way to store files securely
A numeric authentication system
Tale of Authentication — What are advantages of biometric authentication? Select all that apply according to the Tale of Authentication activity.
You don’t have to remember a password
Biometrics are unique to each individual person
There are an infinite number of numbers to use
It requires specialized equipment
Tale of Authentication - According to the Cybernews article, what are advantages of using a password manager? Select all that apply.
They encrypt your passwords and personal information, making it harder for hackers to access your data
They force you to use long, complex passwords
They remove the need for any authentication at all
They encourage you to write all passwords on paper for backup
Tale of Authentication: You should use the same password for multiple accounts.
True
False
Protect Your Phone — How do hackers target phones? Choose all the correct answers.
Convince users to download harmful apps
Phishing (or smishing) messages
Malicious Links
Automatically accessing all phones within a certain distance
Protect Your Phone — What are ways you can protect your device?
Restart regularly to disrupt malicious apps
Update the operating system and software
Use a strong passcode or PIN
Use two-factor authentication
CodeHS Common Cyberattacks — How can you prevent attacks?
Install antivirus software and update it regularly
Sign up for every online prize giveaway that you see
Keep a list of all your passwords next to your computer
Only open email messages if they are from a trusted source
Use websites that start with https when sharing private info
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."
Virus
Spyware
Ransomware
Phishing
CodeHS Common Cyberattacks - Which vocabulary term matches this definition: "Type of malware that holds a computer/device/program hostage until the attackers get paid."
Virus
Spyware
Ransomware
Phishing
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."
Virus
Spyware
Ransomware
Phishing
CodeHS Common Cyberattacks - Which vocabulary term matches this definition: "Any type of software that is created to deliberately harm a computer or network."
Virus
Malware
Ransomware
Spyware
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)."
Dumpster Diving
Pretexting
Shoulder Surfing
Spear Phishing/Whaling
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."
Dumpster Diving
Pretexting
Shoulder Surfing
Tailgating
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.."
Dumpster Diving
Pretexting
Shoulder Surfing
Tailgating
Social Engineering - True or False: company’s weakest link is the people that work for it.
True
False
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."
Imposter Scam
Blackmail Scam
Romance Scam
Grandparent Scam
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."
Imposter Scam
Blackmail Scam
Romance Scam
Grandparent Scam
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."
Debt Collector Scam
Foreclosure relief or mortgage loan modification scam
Lottery or prize scam
Charity Scam
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."
Debt Collector Scam
Foreclosure relief or mortgage loan modification scam
Lottery or prize scam
Charity Scam
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."
Sale of nonexistent goods or services scam
Man-in-the-Middle Scam
Money Mule
Lottery or Prize Scam
What are things you should do if you suspect you’ve been scammed? Select all that apply.
Contact your local police or sheriff’s office.
Contact your state attorney general.
Report the scam to the Federal Trade Commission.
Report the scam to the FBI Internet Crime Complaint Center.
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."
Keylogger
Advanced Persistent Threat
Virus
Adware
Types of Malware. Select the vocabulary term that matches this definition: "Programs that are attached to executable files. They can infect multiple applications."
Keylogger
Advanced Persistent Threat
Virus
Adware
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.)"
Worm
Zero-Day Attacks
Logic Bomb
Trojan
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."
Worm
Zero-Day Attacks
Logic Bomb
Trojan
