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WorksheetsICT CyberSecurity Essentials – Lesson 4 (Grade 5)
Total questions: 42
Worksheet time: 21mins
What are cybersafety practices for?
Keeping you and your PII safe
Protecting only company servers
Speeding up computers
Sharing personal information widely
Which areas are included in the CIA Triad of cybersecurity? Select all that apply.
Confidentiality
Integrity
Availability
Profitability
Anonymity
What do hackers try to do to data?
Access data they should not have
Build stronger firewalls
Clean malware from devices
Write school reports
Hackers try to do what to a device or network?
Cause harm
Make games run faster
Install helpful updates
Reduce internet ads
Which type of hacker hacks for legal reasons?
White hat hacker
Black hat hacker
Adware
Trojan
Which type of hacker hacks for illegal reasons?
Black hat hacker
White hat hacker
Firewall
Antivirus
Which actions are recommended for strong passwords and sign‑in security? Select all that apply.
Use a unique, strong password for each account
Use a password management tool
Use multi‑factor authentication
Reuse the same password everywhere
Write passwords on sticky notes
Which actions are recommended for safe software use and email habits? Select all that apply.
Maintain software updates
Use antivirus software and keep it current
Turn your firewall on
Open emails only from people you know
Click every link in emails
What is a threat in cybersecurity?
Something that should cause harm
A helpful program
A password you remember
A news article
What is malware?
Software or code designed to do harm
A tool that speeds up homework
A harmless picture file
A type of password
What does adware do?
Creates ads and popups by tracking browser actions
Secretly fixes broken files
Encrypts files until you pay
Makes devices faster
What describes a trojan?
Software that looks useful but causes damage and provides illegal access to a device
A program that copies itself onto other files
A tool that blocks ads
A scanner that removes viruses
What does spyware do?
Secretly gathers sensitive information
Shows useful tips
Speeds up downloads
Creates backups
What does a computer virus do?
Copies itself by attaching to other files in a device or network
Always deletes the operating system
Only shows pop‑up ads
Stops the internet
What does a worm do on a computer?
Multiplies until the device is out of memory
Always hides inside email attachments only
Protects files from damage
Blocks pop‑ups
What does ransomware do?
Holds a device or files hostage until a ransom is paid
Deletes all games from the device
Shows ads during videos
Prevents you from saving homework
Through which ways can malware spread? Select all that apply.
Infected email
Fake website or ad
Website or ad that appears useful
Printing a document
Turning off the firewall
What often activates malware?
User action
Solar flares
Turning off the computer
Antivirus updates
Choose the signs of malware on a device.
Device runs slower
Error messages pop up
Files disappear and then reappear
Battery lasts longer than usual
Social engineering tricks someone into sharing private information. What is this called?
Social engineering
Phishing
Pretexting
Baiting
Social engineering can also trick someone into doing something. Which phrase best matches this?
Doing something the attacker wants
Sharing device with a friend
Updating apps automatically
Ignoring messages
Social engineering takes advantage of trust, respect for authority, desire to help, and fear or curiosity. Which choice shows how attackers use these feelings?
They persuade victims to act without thinking
They fix security settings for victims
They block all emails from strangers
They update the operating system
Baiting uses a user’s curiosity of the unknown and love of free stuff. What does baiting try to make a user do?
Click or download something that seems free
Back up files regularly
Scan attachments before opening
Use a PIN to lock a screen
Pharming redirects a user from a real website to a fake website. Which option describes pharming?
Secretly sending a user to a fake site
Sending a virus by USB drive
Sharing a password with a friend
Blocking popups on a browser
Phishing uses fake digital messages that look like they are from a trusted source. Which message is most likely phishing?
An email asking for your password to keep your account safe
A message from your teacher about class homework
A text from a parent reminding you to bring lunch
A school announcement sent by the principal through the official app
Pretext uses a fake story to gain a victim’s trust so they download malware or reveal personal information. What is the purpose of the pretext?
To make the victim believe a false story
To clean malware from a device
To update apps more quickly
To back up data automatically
Be wary of emails from strangers. Which actions should you take?
Don’t click on attachments or links
Always type a URL instead of clicking it
Contact a friend to verify the request
Enter your password if the email looks professional
From where should you download software or files?
Reputable websites
Any website with colorful ads
Links in random emails
Social media posts from unknown accounts
When installing software, what should you do on each screen?
Read each screen carefully
Skip straight to the finish
Always accept all offers
Turn off antivirus first
How often should antivirus software run?
Every day
Only when a problem appears
Once a year
Never on mobile devices
What should you do when your browser shows security warnings?
Pay attention to them
Ignore them and continue
Turn off the browser
Share the warning with strangers
What should you do before clicking on a link?
Make sure the link is legitimate
Click it quickly to see what happens
Share it with others first
Bookmark it immediately
Which action helps protect your data in case something goes wrong with your device?
Back up the device
Turn off Wi‑Fi
Clear browsing history
Change wallpaper
Keeping operating systems up to date helps protect a device. What should you do?
Install system updates promptly
Avoid all updates
Only update the wallpaper
Install updates once every five years
Keeping programs and apps up to date helps protect a device. What is the best practice?
Update apps regularly
Delete all apps
Never update any apps
Install apps only from popups
What should you run on USB devices to stay safe?
A virus scan
A camera app
A music player
A wallpaper changer
Before opening email attachments, what should you do?
Scan attachments
Forward them to friends
Open them immediately
Rename them
Before purchasing online, what should you verify about a website?
That it is secure
That it has many popups
That it has loud music
That it asks for passwords by email
Choose the actions that help keep a mobile device protected.
Use a PIN to lock the screen
Install OS and app updates quickly
Disable Wi‑Fi auto‑connect and Bluetooth automatic pairing
Leave malware protection turned off
Which steps help you find or recover a mobile device if it is lost or stolen?
Back up data regularly
Download an app that wipes the device if stolen
Download an app that finds a lost device
Share passwords by text so you can remember them
Which permission settings should you check or adjust to protect your mobile device?
Camera and location access
Wallpaper style
Font size
Ringtone volume
Which setting helps your mobile device lock by itself when you are not using it?
Enable auto‑lock
Turn off auto‑lock
Set screen brightness to maximum
Disable PIN
