A type of software designed to harm a computer or device

How can you manage multiple different passwords for multiple accounts?

Use a password manager to securely store and generate strong passwords

How can you infect your computer or phone with malware?

Installing a game from a suspicous site

Why shouldn't you post information like your location online?

It makes it easier for cybercriminals or stalkers to track you

Which of the following is NOT an example of a phishing attack?

A program that automatically updates your antivirus software

What is social engineering in cybersecurity?

Manipulating people into giving up confidential information

What should you do if you receive a suspicious email from your bank asking for your password?

Report it as phishing and do not interact with it

Why is it dangerous to use the same password for multiple accounts?

If one account is hacked, all your accounts are at risk

What does 2FA or MFA help accomplish?

Multiple ways to secure account

Which of the following is a sign that a website may be unsafe?

The website asks for personal information in an email link

What makes a strong password

Use a mix of uppercase, lowercase, numbers, and symbols

A software or hardware that blocks unauthorized access to a network

What is the safest way to download apps on your phone?

From the official app store (Google Play, Apple App Store)

What is the purpose of antivirus software?

To protect against viruses, malware, and other threats

What principle do most scams follow?

They offer something too good to be true or create urgency

What is a safety concern when connecting to public Wi-Fi?

Public Wi-Fi can expose your data to hackers

A type of malware that locks your files and demands payment to unlock them

What is a phishing attack

A crime that tricks people into sharing sensitive information

What is cyberbullying?

Sending mean messages, threats, or harassing someone online

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1
What is malware?
A program that helps speed up your computer
A government system for monitoring the internet
A type of software designed to harm a computer or device
A type of hardware that improves security
2
How can you manage multiple different passwords for multiple accounts?
Use a password manager to securely store and generate strong passwords
Use the same password for everything
Write all your passwords on a piece of paper and carry it with you
Store passwords in an unprotected text file on your computer
3
How can you infect your computer or phone with malware?
Watching a suspicious video on Youtube
Answering a suspicious email
Answering a suspicious phone call
Installing a game from a suspicous site
4
Why shouldn't you post information like your location online?
Websites will delete your account if you post your location
It takes up too much storage space
It makes it easier for cybercriminals or stalkers to track you
It slows down your internet connection
5
Which of the following is NOT an example of a phishing attack?
A program that automatically updates your antivirus software
A fake website that looks like a real one to steal your information
An email pretending to be from your bank, asking for your login details
A text message claiming you won a contest and asking for personal details
6
What is social engineering in cybersecurity?
Manipulating people into giving up confidential information
The process of creating stronger firewalls
A method used to develop social media apps
A security measure to protect against hackers
7
Which of these passwords is the most secure?
12345678
ilovepizza
password2024
T&h@#8d!G7s^k
8
What should you do if you receive a suspicious email from your bank asking for your password?
Ignore it and delete the email
Report it as phishing and do not interact with it
Reply with your password to confirm your account
Click the link in the email to verify your details
9
Why is it dangerous to use the same password for multiple accounts?
If one account is hacked, all your accounts are at risk
It makes remembering passwords too easy
Websites prefer different passwords for security
It slows down your internet speed
10
What does 2FA or MFA help accomplish?
Create a strong password
Multiple ways to secure account
Annoyance for the end user
Multiple ways to access social media.
11
Which of the following is a sign that a website may be unsafe?
The website belongs to a well-known company
The URL starts with "https://"
The website has a lock icon next to the URL
The website asks for personal information in an email link
12
What makes a strong password
Use your birthdate or pet’s name
Use a mix of uppercase, lowercase, numbers, and symbols
Write it on a sticky note and put it on your computer
Use “password123” for easy remembering
13
What is a firewall?
A type of phishing attack
A software or hardware that blocks unauthorized access to a network
A virus that slows down computers
A physical wall that protects computer servers
14
What is the safest way to download apps on your phone?
From any website that offers free apps
From a random Google search
From links sent in emails or messages
From the official app store (Google Play, Apple App Store)
15
What is the purpose of antivirus software?
To slow down your computer
To erase all files on your computer
To protect against viruses, malware, and other threats
To improve Wi-Fi connection speed
16
What does "2FA" stand for in cybersecurity?
Two-Feature Agreement
Two-Factor Authentication
Two-Faced Algorithm
Two-Faced Algorithm
17
What principle do most scams follow?
They require a government ID to work
They offer something too good to be true or create urgency
They only target businesses, not individuals
They try to confuse people with technical terms
18
What is a safety concern when connecting to public Wi-Fi?
Public Wi-Fi can expose your data to hackers
It drains your battery faster
Public Wi-Fi is always safe if it has a password
It makes your internet slower
19
What is ransomware?
A type of scam where someone asks for your password
A type of malware that locks your files and demands payment to unlock them
A free software that improves your Wi-Fi connection
A program that speeds up your computer
20
What is a phishing attack
A crime that tricks people into sharing sensitive information
A crime where a user is harasser online.
A crime where your device is stolen
A crime where false information is posted online
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What is cyberbullying?
Sending mean messages, threats, or harassing someone online
A security software that protects against hackers
A type of computer virus
A type of online game

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