
Online safety Oct 2024 v1
Quiz by Dylan Thomas
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- Q1Which of the following is a strong password practice?Using your birthdateMaking it the same as your usernameUsing common wordsUsing a mix of uppercase and lowercase letters, numbers, and symbols30s
- Q2What is a common warning sign of a phishing email?A familiar sender's email addressA professional-looking logoPoor spelling and grammarUrgent calls to action30s
- Q3What should you do if you receive a friend request from someone you don't know?Accept the request immediatelyMessage them for more informationDo not accept the request and consider reporting itIgnore it without any action30s
- Q4What is two-factor authentication (2FA)?A security process that requires two different forms of identificationA way to reset your forgotten passwordA password that changes every time you log inA method to hide your online identity30s
- Q5What should you do if you suspect your online account has been hacked?Share your account details with friendsChange your password immediately and enable two-factor authenticationDelete the account permanentlyIgnore it and hope it resolves itself30s
- Q6Which of these is an effective way to protect your personal information online?Clicking on links in unsolicited emailsSharing your personal details in public groupsRegularly updating your privacy settings on social mediaUsing the same password for multiple accounts30s
- Q7What is the purpose of antivirus software?To detect and remove malicious software from your deviceTo speed up your internet connectionTo back up your filesTo improve your computer's performance30s
- Q8What is a secure way to manage your passwords?Writing them down on paperReusing the same password for all accountsUsing a password managerStoring them in a text file on your computer30s
- Q9What is the best practice for handling personal information online?Limit the amount of personal information you share publiclySharing everything you can for easy accessUsing your full name in your usernamesConnecting with strangers on all social media30s
- Q10What should you do if you encounter cyberbullying?Ignore it and hope it stopsPost about it on social mediaReport it to a trusted adult or authorityRespond with harsh messages30s
- Q11Which of the following is a safe practice when using social media?Posting your location in real-timeAdjusting privacy settings to limit who can see your postsAccepting friend requests from strangersSharing your password with friends30s
- Q12What does the term 'digital footprint' refer to?The trail of data you leave onlineThe amount of storage on your devicesThe speed of your internet connectionThe total number of social media accounts you have30s
- Q13What is a potential risk of using public Wi-Fi networks?It speeds up your internet browsingYour connection automatically encrypts all dataIt is always completely secureYour data can be intercepted by hackers30s
- Q14Which of the following is a sign of a secure website?It has a blue backgroundIt starts with 'https://' instead of 'http://'It displays a logo at the topIt loads quickly30s
- Q15What is the primary purpose of using a virtual private network (VPN)?To protect your online privacy and secure your internet connectionTo replace your antivirus softwareTo increase your internet speedTo access social media sites only30s