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Cybersecurity

Quiz by Christina Chance

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20 questions
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  • Q1
    What is an antivirus program?
    Software that helps protect your computer from malware
    A program that makes your internet faster
    A type of video game
    A tool for editing photos
    30s
  • Q2
    What is social engineering in cybersecurity?
    A way to design computer programs
    A type of computer hardware
    A method to improve internet speed
    Manipulating people to gain confidential information
    30s
  • Q3
    What is a VPN used for?
    To create games
    To store files in the cloud
    To increase computer speed
    To create a secure connection over the internet
    30s
  • Q4
    What does it mean to 'update your software'?
    To make the software slower
    To install the latest features and security fixes
    To change the software to a different language
    To delete the software
    30s
  • Q5
    What is malware?
    A web browser
    A type of antivirus software
    A computer game
    Software designed to harm or exploit devices
    30s
  • Q6
    What is two-factor authentication (2FA)?
    An internet speed test
    A type of computer game
    A password only method of security
    A security process that requires two forms of verification
    30s
  • Q7
    What should you do if you receive an unexpected email with an attachment?
    Forward it to a friend
    Open the attachment immediately
    Delete the email without opening it
    Reply to the sender asking for more information
    30s
  • Q8
    What is a firewall used for?
    To speed up internet connections
    To store passwords securely
    To block unauthorized access to a network
    To scan for viruses
    30s
  • Q9
    What does the term ' phishing ' refer to in cybersecurity?
    A secure coding method
    A type of computer virus
    A password manager
    A technique to trick people into giving personal information
    30s
  • Q10
    What is a strong password?
    A mix of letters, numbers, and symbols
    123456
    Password
    Your name
    30s
  • Q11
    What is a firewall?
    A tool for editing photos
    A way to speed up your internet
    A system that helps protect your computer from unauthorized access
    A type of computer virus
    30s
  • Q12
    What should you do if you receive a suspicious email?
    Reply to it to ask if it's real
    Open all attachments immediately
    Click on any links to explore
    Do not open it and report it to an adult
    30s
  • Q13
    What is a secure way to connect to public Wi-Fi?
    Share your Wi-Fi with strangers
    Use the same password as your home Wi-Fi
    Connect without any protection
    Use a Virtual Private Network (VPN)
    30s
  • Q14
    What is one way to protect your personal information online?
    Use strong, unique passwords for different accounts
    Share your passwords with friends
    Use the same password for all accounts
    Ignore privacy settings on social media
    30s
  • Q15
    What should you do if your computer is running slowly after downloading something?
    Uninstall all your programs
    Ignore it and keep using it
    Run a virus scan to check for malware
    Restart the computer and hope it fixes itself
    30s

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