Cyber Security Ch 4 Quiz

Which of the following would be considered a strong password?

• Kim12345
• mydogSpot
• JLP17#butterflies
• joesmithpelicanmiddleschool

When visiting a website, you notice a lock icon in the lower-right corner of the browser window. What does the lock represent?

• A link to open another site.
• A webpage that has a secure connection.
• A program that prevents you from leaving the page.
• A warning that you are not allowed to view this webpage.

Which of the following is an example of a scam?

• A friend sends you an e-mail asking to borrow some money.
• Your brother sends you a text message on your mobile device.
• A pop-up appears in your online game urging you to click the image.
• Your teacher sends you an e-mail message with the homework assignment.

Which term describes a self-replicating program that damages the normal operation of a computer?

• worm
• phishing
• virus
• plagiarism

Viruses, worms and trojans are common security threats that are often used in spreading:

• scams
• malware
• downloads
• passwords

You are creating a new online account. What piece of information that you supply should be strong and hard to break?

• A password
• A user name
• An e-mail address
• A picture of yourself

While Trish was playing an online game, a pop-up appeared, prompting her to click on the flashing lights to receive more points for her game. What should she do?

• Click on the flashing lights.
• Turn off the game and the gaming console.
• Click the X in the corner of the pop-up to make it go away.
• Save the pop-up message until she really needs extra points to win.