1. How can you tell if an email link might be unsafe?
Answer: b) It’s unusually long or leads to a suspicious domain Explanation: Unsafe links often use complex URLs to hide their true destination. Hovering over the link reveals the actual URL
2. What’s “malware”?
Answer: b) Malicious software intended to harm or exploit devices Explanation: Malware is harmful software, such as viruses or spyware, that compromises security and privacy.
3. What does it mean to “sandbox” an application?
Answer: b) To isolate it in a secure environment for testing Explanation: Sandboxing allows apps to run in isolation, reducing the risk of harm to your main system.
4. What is “pharming” in the context of cybersecurity?
Answer: b) Redirecting users to fake websites without their knowledge Explanation: Pharming involves redirecting users to fraudulent sites, often to steal credentials or personal information.
5. When setting a password for a new online account, which of the following would make it strongest?
Answer: b) A random string of letters, numbers, and symbols Explanation: Randomized passwords are harder to guess, especially if they include uppercase letters, numbers, and symbols.
6. What should you do if an app asks for excessive permissions, like access to your contacts and location?
Answer: c) Decline and uninstall if permissions seem suspicious Explanation: Unnecessary permissions can allow apps to misuse your data; decline them if they don’t align with the app’s purpose.
7. What is a “brute force” attack?
Answer: b) Trying many password combinations until finding the correct one Explanation: Brute force attacks involve repeatedly guessing passwords, often with automated tools, to gain access.
8. What should you be cautious about when using social media “quizzes” that ask for personal details?
Answer: b) They may collect data to guess security answers Explanation: Quizzes can collect information that could help attackers guess your password or security answers.
9. Why might you want to avoid “password hints” in public spaces?
Answer: b) They can give hackers clues to access your account Explanation: Publicly visible hints may help hackers guess your password, reducing account security.
10. You receive an email from your bank saying your account is locked, asking you to click a link to reset it. What’s the best first step?
Answer: b) Call your bank using the official number to confirm the email’s authenticity Explanation: Always verify unexpected emails by contacting your bank directly using official contact information. Phishing scams often disguise themselves as trustworthy institutions.
