Amina Allison
1. What’s a secure way to share sensitive files?
Answer: b) Through a secure file-sharing service with encryption Explanation: Using a secure, encrypted service helps protect sensitive files from unauthorized access.
2. Why should you avoid posting real-time travel details on social media?
Answer: b) It informs potential intruders that your home is empty Explanation: Sharing travel plans in real-time increases security risks, as it reveals when your home might be vacant.
3. What does it mean if a site has a “cookie” warning?
Answer: b) The site wants to store small amounts of your data to enhance your browsing Explanation: Cookies store information to personalize your experience but can also be used for tracking, so manage them thoughtfully.
4. What’s a common sign of a phishing email?
Answer: b) Grammar and spelling errors or urgent requests Explanation: Phishing emails often contain errors or pressure tactics to trick recipients into clicking links or sharing information.
5. What is “social engineering” in cybersecurity?
Answer: b) Manipulating people to gain unauthorized access Explanation: Social engineering involves tricking people into revealing information or access, bypassing security systems.
6. What should you do if you accidentally open a suspicious email attachment?
Answer: b) Disconnect from the internet and scan for malware immediately Explanation: Disconnecting helps prevent malware from spreading, and scanning detects any malicious software.
7. You receive a pop-up saying your computer is infected and you need to download software immediately. What should you do?
Answer: b) Close the pop-up and run your own trusted antivirus program Explanation: Pop-ups like this are often scams. Running your own antivirus ensures any threats are handled safely.
8. What is a “password manager”?
Answer: a) A tool for storing and creating secure passwords Explanation: Password managers securely store complex passwords and generate new ones, enhancing online security.
9. What is “HTTPS” and why is it important?
Answer: a) A secure communication protocol for websites Explanation: HTTPS encrypts data between a user’s browser and the website, ensuring safer browsing and data protection.
10. 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