What is the purpose of a firewall?

To monitor and control network traffic

Which of the following describes malware?

Malicious software designed to damage or disrupt systems

What does two-factor authentication (2FA) provide?

Two forms of identification for account access

What does catfishing involve?

Creating a fake identity to deceive others online

What is a digital footprint?

The trail of data left behind from online activity

Which of the following best defines cyberbullying?

Using digital platforms to harass or demean someone

Encrypts internet connections for security

Publishing private information about someone online

Which of the following is an example of identity theft?

Accessing someone’s bank account without permission

. Which of the following best describes phishing?

Fraudulent attempts to gather personal information

What does having a digital footprint imply?

The trail of data left from online activities

What does encryption do?

Converts data into a secure format

How does encryption contribute to data security?

By converting data into a secure format

Why is a VPN important for internet users?

It encrypts internet connections for security

software that locks users out of their system until a ransom is paid

What is a Trojan Horse in the context of cybersecurity?

Malware disguised as legitimate software

What is the primary purpose of smishing?

To obtain sensitive information through SMS

What is a significant consequence of cyberbullying?

Emotional distress for the victim

Software that displays or downloads advertising material

Data stored on a user’s computer to enhance browsing experience

Malicious software that gathers user information without consent

AI-generated manipulated media that appears real

What is identity theft?

Using someone else's personal data without permission

What role does a firewall play in cybersecurity?

It monitors and controls network traffic

unwanted, bulk messages sent to a large number of people

AI-generated manipulated videos or images that appear real

What is digital citizenship?

Using technology in a safe and respectful way

It collects user data for marketing

Sharing private information about someone online

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1
What is the purpose of a firewall?
To store user data
To encrypt data
To create fake identities
To monitor and control network traffic
2
Which of the following describes malware?
Software that enhances system performance
Software that manages network traffic
Software that protects against viruses
Malicious software designed to damage or disrupt systems
3
What does two-factor authentication (2FA) provide?
A method to block spam
Two forms of identification for account access
One form of identification
A way to encrypt data
4
What does catfishing involve?
Monitoring network traffic
Sending unsolicited messages
Creating a fake identity to deceive others online
Using encryption to protect data
5
What is a digital footprint?
A method of encryption
A form of cyberbullying
The trail of data left behind from online activity
A type of malware
6
Which of the following best defines cyberbullying?
Using digital platforms to share information
Using digital platforms to support others
Using digital platforms to promote kindness
Using digital platforms to harass or demean someone
7
What does a VPN do?
Increases internet speed
Encrypts internet connections for security
Stores user passwords
Blocks all ads
8
What is doxxing?
Creating fake online profiles
Sending unsolicited messages
Publishing private information about someone online
Using encryption to protect data
9
Which of the following is an example of identity theft?
Accessing someone’s bank account without permission
Encrypting personal data for safety
Reporting cyberbullying incidents
Using a fake name in a game
10
. Which of the following best describes phishing?
A method to encrypt data
Fraudulent attempts to gather personal information
A type of malware
A security system for networks
11
What does having a digital footprint imply?
A secure method of online payment
A way to protect against malware
The trail of data left from online activities
The process of encrypting data
12
What does encryption do?
Tracks user behavior
Increases internet speed
Removes unwanted ads
Converts data into a secure format
13
How does encryption contribute to data security?
By gathering user information
By making data easily accessible
By converting data into a secure format
By blocking unwanted software
14
What is smishing?
Phishing via phone calls
Phishing via social media
Phishing via SMS text messages
Phishing via email
15
Why is a VPN important for internet users?
it allows users to create fake profiles
It encrypts internet connections for security
It displays targeted advertisements
It collects user data for marketing
16
What is ransomware?
Software that protects against viruses
Software that manages network traffic
Software that enhances system performance
software that locks users out of their system until a ransom is paid
17
What is a Trojan Horse in the context of cybersecurity?
A form of cyberbullying
Malware disguised as legitimate software
A type of firewall
A method of encryption
18
What is the primary purpose of smishing?
To create fake identities online
To enhance internet speed
To obtain sensitive information through SMS
To protect against malware
19
What is a significant consequence of cyberbullying?
Emotional distress for the victim
Improved online communication
Increased trust among users
Enhanced digital citizenship
20
What is adware?
Software that protects against malware
Software that manages network traffic
Software that encrypts data
Software that displays or downloads advertising material
21
Which of the following is NOT a type of phishing?
Catfishing
Doxxing
Phishing
Smishing
22
What are cookies?
Data stored on a user’s computer to enhance browsing experience
Malicious software
Types of phishing attacks
Forms of identity theft
23
What is spyware?
Malicious software that gathers user information without consent
Software that protects against phishing
Software that enhances user experience
Software that encrypts data
24
What is a deepfake?
AI-generated manipulated media that appears real
Software that gathers user data
A method of two-factor authentication
A type of ransomware
25
What is identity theft?
Sending unsolicited messages
Using someone else's personal data without permission
Gathering user information for marketing
Creating a fake online identity
26
What role does a firewall play in cybersecurity?
It displays advertisements
it encrypts internet connections
It creates fake identities
It monitors and controls network traffic
27
What is spam?
A type of malware
A method of encryption
unwanted, bulk messages sent to a large number of people
A form of cyberbullying
28
What are deepfakes?
Types of encryption
Software that protects against malware
Methods of sending unsolicited messages
AI-generated manipulated videos or images that appear real
29
What is digital citizenship?
Using technology irresponsibly
Using technology in a safe and respectful way
Creating fake identities online
Sending unsolicited messages
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It collects user data for marketing
It collects user data for marketing
Monitoring network traffic
Sharing private information about someone online
Enhancing browsing experience

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