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Which of the following is the strongest password?
Banana2023
qW7!kL#2zP
123456
mynameis
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Why is using the same password for multiple accounts risky?
It slows down your device
It’s too simple
If one account is hacked, all other accounts can be accessed
You might forget it
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What should you do if a website asks for your password in an unusual way?
Restart your device
Enter your password anyway
Leave the site immediately without entering anything
Refresh the webpage
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What does encryption do?
Scrambles data to protect it from hackers
Deletes temporary files
Hides apps from the home screen
Speeds up video playback
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What is a safe way to use public Wi-Fi?
Use a VPN (Virtual Private Network)
Click on any link you see
Save passwords in chat apps
Share passwords with others
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What is the main risk of clicking on unknown or suspicious links?
You’ll lose internet connection
Your screen might turn black
Your browser might crash
You could unknowingly install malware or get tracked
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Why is it dangerous to ignore software updates for too long?
Your device will look outdated
You’ll remain vulnerable to known security threats
You’ll miss out on new emojis
Your device will slow down
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Which of the following is a warning sign of a phishing email?
It urgently asks for personal information or passwords
The email has perfect grammar
It’s from a Gmail address
It greets you normally
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What does ransomware do?
Locks your files and asks for payment to unlock them
Makes your device faster
Displays helpful ads
Sends you security alerts
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What is a brute-force attack?
Sending computer viruses
Resetting your Wi-Fi router
Guessing passwords by quickly trying many combinations
Physically breaking a device
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What adds extra protection to your online accounts besides a password?
Using a flashlight
Turning off your phone
Two-Factor Authentication (2FA)
A strong Wi-Fi signal
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Which of the following could mean your device is infected with malware?
You frequently see strange pop-ups or ads
All your apps vanish
Your device suddenly becomes much faster
Your screen turns yellow
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What is phishing?
A type of sport in water
A method used to steal information through fake emails or messages
Buying products online
Sending money to people
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When should you update your software?
Once a year
Never
Whenever updates are available
Only if your device is slow
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What is cybersecurity?
Cleaning your computer
Protecting data and systems from digital threats
Protecting the environment
Repairing mobile phones
