Year 10 Cybersecurity Quiz

What does encryption do?

• Makes data unreadable to unauthorized users

• Slows down the computer

• Deletes files

• Increases screen brightness

What is a Trojan horse in computer terms?

• A type of horse

• A malicious program disguised as legitimate software

• A network cable

• A type of antivirus

What is a worm in computer security?

• A type of hardware

• A self-replicating malware

• A computer game

• A network protocol

What is malware?

• A type of computer hardware

• Malicious software designed to harm or exploit systems

• A programming language

• A network protocol

What is the primary nature of activities classified as cybercrime?

• Legal

• Illegal

• Neutral

• Beneficial

Which of the following is a common goal of cybercrime?

• To enhance security

• To steal information

• To provide free services

• To educate the public

Which term describes sending emails that ask people to update personal information to steal identities?

• Phishing

• Cyber Defamation

• Spamming

• Data Theft

Which of the following is a method to protect against malware and threats?

• Encryption

• Social Media

• Online Shopping

• Streaming Videos

What is a benefit of using a combination of letters and numbers in a password?

• It makes the password shorter

• It increases security

• It is easier to guess

• It matches the username

What is a common mistake people make with passwords?

• Using a combination of letters and numbers

• Keeping them confidential

• Writing them down

• Changing them regularly