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Cybersecurity Basics for Kids

Cybersecurity

An introduction to digital safety, passwords, and internet etiquette for young users.

internet safety privacy passwords

15 Questions Easy Ages 9+ Aug 8, 2026

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1 What is a strong practice to follow when creating an online password?

A Using your birth date
B Using your pet's name
C Using a mix of letters, numbers, and symbols
D Using the same password for every account

2 Which of these is considered private information that should not be shared online?

A Your home address
B The name of your favorite movie
C Your favorite color
D The city where your school is located

3 What does 'multi-factor authentication' (MFA) provide for an account?

A A faster internet speed
B An extra layer of security
C A way to delete all emails
D A way to change the font size

4 What is a 'phishing' attempt designed to do?

A Fix a broken computer
B Trick people into revealing sensitive information
C Improve internet connection
D Speed up a gaming console

5 Which of these is a secure way to access a website?

A Clicking a link from an unknown sender
B Using an 'https' connection
C Using an 'http' connection
D Connecting to public Wi-Fi without a password

6 What should you do if you receive a message from someone you do not know?

A Reply to ask who they are
B Open any attachments they send
C Do not respond and tell a trusted adult
D Add them to your contact list

7 What is a 'firewall' used for in computing?

A Protecting a device from unauthorized network access
B Cooling down the computer hardware
C Cleaning the screen
D Updating the operating system

8 What is the purpose of a software update for your device?

A To change the color of the screen
B To fix security vulnerabilities
C To make the device heavier
D To delete your photos

9 Why should you avoid using public Wi-Fi for sensitive activities like banking?

A It is too expensive
B It can be easily monitored by others
C It makes the battery run out faster
D It is only for downloading games

10 What is a 'malware' program?

A A helpful tool for homework
B Software designed to damage or gain access to a computer
C A type of high-speed internet
D A website for buying games

11 What does 'encryption' do to your data?

A Deletes it permanently
B Turns it into a code that is unreadable without a key
C Sends it to the cloud
D Makes the file size smaller

12 Which of the following is an example of an unsafe online behavior?

A Using a nickname instead of a full name
B Sharing your login credentials with friends
C Keeping your privacy settings 'private'
D Logging out of a shared computer

13 What is a 'cookie' in the context of web browsing?

A A snack to eat while using the computer
B A small text file saved by your browser to track site activity
C A virus that deletes your browser
D A tool to make your internet faster

14 How often should you ideally change your passwords?

A Every 5 minutes
B Whenever you get a new computer
C Regularly to maintain security
D Only after someone guesses it

15 What is a 'strong' password length generally considered to be?

A At least 12 characters
B Only 3 characters
C Exactly 5 characters
D Any length as long as it is your name

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