What is an example of adware?

A software that automatically displays unwanted ads

What does spyware do?

Secretly collects user information

What is the best way to protect your personal information online?

Avoiding suspicious websites and using security software

What is a secure password?

One that includes a mix of uppercase, lowercase, numbers, and symbols

What does quarantine mean in the context of cybersecurity?

A secure folder where potentially harmful files are isolated

What is a Trojan horse in cybersecurity?

A harmful program disguised as a legitimate one

Why are databases important for cybersecurity?

They store large amounts of data, including security records

How can unauthorized access be prevented?

Installing antivirus software and using strong passwords

Which of the following is an example of ransomware?

A program that encrypts files and demands payment to unlock them

What is a firewall designed to do?

Block unauthorized access to or from a private network

What is the primary purpose of antivirus software?

To protect against malicious software

What is the purpose of a security check on home devices?

To verify if security measures like antivirus and firewalls are in place

What is one function of a network administrator?

Managing network security and user access

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1
What should you do if you receive an email from an unknown sender with an attachment?
Open the attachment immediately
Ignore the email and delete it
Share it with friends
Click on any links in the email
2
What is an example of adware?
A software that automatically displays unwanted ads
A program that encrypts files
A software that removes advertisements
A virus that spreads through USB devices
3
Which of the following is a common cybersecurity threat?
Using complex passwords
Sharing passwords with others
Keeping software updated
Installing security patches regularly
4
What does spyware do?
Secretly collects user information
Displays unwanted advertisements
Encrypts files and demands ransom
Protects the computer from viruses
5
What is the best way to protect your personal information online?
Clicking on links in unknown emails
Avoiding suspicious websites and using security software
Using the same password for all accounts
Downloading files from unknown sources
6
What is a secure password?
One that includes a mix of uppercase, lowercase, numbers, and symbols
A password that never changes
A single word found in the dictionary
A password that is easy to remember, like “12345”
7
What does quarantine mean in the context of cybersecurity?
The process of permanently deleting files
A type of security software
A secure folder where potentially harmful files are isolated
A method of scanning the entire internet
8
What is a Trojan horse in cybersecurity?
A type of virus that spreads through emails
A security software
A tool used by hackers to detect threats
A harmful program disguised as a legitimate one
9
Why are databases important for cybersecurity?
They slow down computer performance
They store large amounts of data, including security records
They are used to spread malware
They delete all security threats automatically
10
How can unauthorized access be prevented?
Allowing public access to accounts
Installing antivirus software and using strong passwords
Disabling firewalls
Using simple passwords
11
Which of the following is an example of ransomware?
A virus that deletes files permanently
A program that encrypts files and demands payment to unlock them
A program that steals banking details
A tool used to block pop-up ads
12
What is a firewall designed to do?
Store user passwords securely
Block unauthorized access to or from a private network
Detect and remove all types of viruses
Speed up computer performance
13
What is the primary purpose of antivirus software?
To increase internet speed
To create new computer viruses
To protect against malicious software
To block pop-up ads
14
What is the purpose of a security check on home devices?
To increase internet speed
To verify if security measures like antivirus and firewalls are in place
To update the computer’s operating system
To uninstall unnecessary applications
15
What is one function of a network administrator?
Selling security software
Managing network security and user access
Designing websites
Creating computer viruses

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