Cybersecurity Fundamentals for High School

Cybersecurity

Explore essential concepts and practices in cybersecurity, covering common threats, protective measures, and secure online behaviors relevant for high school students.

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8 Questions Medium Ages 14+ Aug 11, 2026

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1 What type of malicious software encrypts a user's files and demands payment, typically cryptocurrency, to restore access?

A Spyware
B Adware
C Ransomware
D Trojan horse

2 Which social engineering technique involves tricking individuals into revealing sensitive information, often through deceptive emails or fake websites that mimic legitimate ones?

A Denial-of-Service (DoS) attack
B Brute-force attack
C Phishing
D SQL injection

3 What network security device monitors and filters incoming and outgoing network traffic based on an organization's previously established security policies?

A Router
B Switch
C Firewall
D Modem

4 What is the process of converting information or data into a code to prevent unauthorized access, often using an algorithm and a key, making it unreadable without the correct key?

A Decryption
B Hashing
C Compression
D Encryption

5 What security measure requires users to provide two or more verification factors, such as a password and a code from a mobile app, to gain access to an account or system?

A Single Sign-On (SSO)
B Biometric scanning
C Multi-factor Authentication (MFA)
D Password manager

6 Which of the following is a primary consequence for individuals when their personal information, like names and addresses, is exposed in a large-scale data breach?

A Improved network speed
B Increased software compatibility
C Identity theft
D Reduced hardware costs

7 Which characteristic best describes a strong password that is difficult for automated systems to guess?

A Short and easy to remember
B Uses only lowercase letters
C Contains a mix of uppercase and lowercase letters, numbers, and symbols
D Is based on easily accessible personal information like birthdays

8 What technology creates a secure, encrypted connection over a less secure network, such as the internet, often used to protect online privacy and bypass geo-restrictions?

A Local Area Network (LAN)
B Wide Area Network (WAN)
C Virtual Private Network (VPN)
D Storage Area Network (SAN)

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