C) Security barrier for network traffic

Why log out of accounts on shared computers?

B) Prevent others from accessing info

What to do with software updates?

C) Install to fix bugs and improve security

What to do before connecting to public Wi-Fi?

C) Use VPN or avoid sensitive data

B) Attack to steal confidential info

What is two-factor authentication (2FA)?

C) Verifying identity with two methods

What’s a sign your account might be hacked?

B) Password doesn’t work, unknown activity

What’s safest when creating a username?

C) Keep it unique, no personal info

What is a ransomware attack?

B) Locks data and demands ransom

How to recognize a secure app?

C) Trusted developer with good reviews

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Cybersecurity Basics: Protecting Your Digital Life

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Test your knowledge on cybersecurity! Learn the basics of online safety, how to protect your personal data, and recognize common threats like phishing and malware.

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1
Why are pop-up ads for free iPhones dangerous?
A) Too good to be true
B) Send a brick
C) Boost Wi-Fi
D) Clean browser
2
What to do with a suspicious email?
B) Delete without opening
A) Open and reply
D) Save it
C) Forward to contacts
3
What is a firewall?
C) Security barrier for network traffic
D) Spyware
B) Movie program
A) Computer virus
4
What does HTTPS mean?
C) Site contains ads
B) Site is secured
A) Page is in English
D) Government site
5
What is a digital footprint?
C) Steps to open an app
A) Shoe size in pixels
B) Data trail left online
D) Virus
6
Why log out of accounts on shared computers?
C) Make browser faster
B) Prevent others from accessing info
D) Update profile picture
A) Save battery
7
What to do with software updates?
A) Ignore forever
B) Wait until computer breaks
C) Install to fix bugs and improve security
D) Do only when bored
8
Why use different passwords for different accounts?
B) Confuse friends
C) Keep calendar full
D) Get more emails
A) Make hackers work harder
9
What to do if a website asks too much personal info?
C) Check credibility or leave
B) Fill it slowly
D) Ask for a discount
A) Give it anyway
10
What should you not share on social media?
B) Favorite food
C) Credit card number
D) Favorite TV show
A) Hobbies
11
What to do before connecting to public Wi-Fi?
D) Download game app
C) Use VPN or avoid sensitive data
A) Nothing, it's safe
B) Share files
12
Which is malware?
C) Ransomware
D) Dropbox
B) Google Chrome
A) Microsoft Word
13
What is phishing?
D) Secure browsing
A) Antivirus software
B) Attack to steal confidential info
C) Data encryption
14
What is two-factor authentication (2FA)?
D) Paying twice for security
A) Logging in from two devices
B) Using two browsers
C) Verifying identity with two methods
15
What’s a sign your account might be hacked?
A) Birthday greeting
D) Friends stop replying
C) Screen turns pink
B) Password doesn’t work, unknown activity
16
What is the main purpose of a VPN?
D) Shop faster
C) Encrypt and protect privacy
B) Faster connection
A) Brighten screen
17
What’s safest when creating a username?
C) Keep it unique, no personal info
B) Same name for all sites
D) Copy friend’s username
A) Full name and birthdate
18
Which password is most secure?
B) password
A) 123456
C) M1c0ntr4señ@Fuerte
D) admin123
19
What is a ransomware attack?
A) Slows down your computer
C) Marketing technique
D) Type of firewall
B) Locks data and demands ransom
20
How to recognize a secure app?
A) Colorful logo
B) Free and popular
C) Trusted developer with good reviews
D) Takes a long time to install

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