scrambling data into a code or ciphertext

What is sim swapping?

when someone transfers your phone number to their phone's sim card

what is Distributed denial of service (DDoS)?

fooding a network with traffic so that it prevents access to the network

malware that prevents access to a computer's files

publicly providing personally identifiable information about an individual

Which of these is an example of a phishing attempt?

An email asking you to click a link to update your account details

What is the purpose of a firewall?

To block unauthorized access to your network

What is Cybersecurity?

Protecting your personal data from being stolen

Which of these is considered a safe browsing practice?

Using websites with “HTTPS”

What is two-factor authentication?

Using two different methods to verify your identity

A type of software that harms your computer

What does a digital footprint mean?

Information about you that exists online

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1
What is encryption?
scrambling data into a code or ciphertext
Printing out data
sending data without the senders username attached
Sending data via underground fiber cables
2
What should you do if you receive an email from an unknown sender asking for your password?
Forward it to all your friends
Click the link to see what it says
Delete the email immediately
Reply with your password
3
Which of the following is a type of cyber attack?
Foulware
Fishing
Surfing
Phishing
4
Which of the following is a strong password?
rest193egg!!@
Password123
Your pet’s name and your birthday year
123456
5
Which of these is an example of a good online safety practice?
Using easy to remember password for all accounts
Sharing your passwords with friends
Posting all your activities online
Logging out of public devices
6
What is sim swapping?
when someone transfers your phone number to their phone's sim card
when the sim city role playing game is hacked
A simply easy hack
When a hacker switches your character in an online game
7
what is Distributed denial of service (DDoS)?
fooding a network with traffic so that it prevents access to the network
When someone locks you out of your phone
When a hacker locks you out of streaming sites
When a scammer pretends to be customer service and denies a claim.
8
What is ransomware?
malware that prevents access to a computer's files
A computer program that can get the location of all the computers nearby
malware that copies the keystrokes of the user
A type of encryption
9
What is Doxing?
Ordering merchandise to someone else's house intentionally.
A type of malware
A small dog used by the FBI to search a house
publicly providing personally identifiable information about an individual
10
Which of these is an example of a phishing attempt?
An ad for a new video game
A message from a friend that includes misspelled words
A text from a second cousin
An email asking you to click a link to update your account details
11
What is the purpose of a firewall?
To help you connect to the internet
To increase your computer’s speed
To block unauthorized access to your network
To download games free of malware
12
What is Cybersecurity?
Teaching coding to students
Protecting your personal data from being stolen
Installing the latest video games
Protecting your computer from physical damage
13
Which of these is considered a safe browsing practice?
Sharing your address on public forums
Clicking on every pop-up you see
Using websites with “HTTPS”
Saving all your passwords in a word doc
14
What is two-factor authentication?
Logging in twice to a website or device
Turning your computer on and off twice
Using a backup password
Using two different methods to verify your identity
15
What is malware?
A type of software that harms your computer
A safe internet browser
A type of computer game
Software that helps your computer run faster
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What does a digital footprint mean?
your knowledge of digital tools
A mark your computer leaves on the floor
Information about you that exists online
A trail of the websites you visit

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