Questions & Answers
Browse all 21 questions from the
Middle School Cybersecurity Fundamentals study set below.
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1
What is a strong password typically characterized by?
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A
Using only lowercase letters
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B
Being very short and easy to remember
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C
A mix of uppercase letters, lowercase letters, numbers, and symbols
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D
Using personal information like your birthday
2
Which of the following is a common type of malicious software (malware)?
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A
Antivirus
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B
Firewall
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C
Virus
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D
Backup
3
What is the purpose of a firewall in cybersecurity?
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A
To speed up your internet connection
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B
To protect your computer from unauthorized access
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C
To store your files online
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D
To play online games
4
When is it generally safe to click on a link in an email or message?
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A
If the sender is unknown
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B
If the message seems too good to be true
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C
If you are expecting the email and know the sender
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D
If the email has many spelling mistakes
5
What does 'phishing' refer to in cybersecurity?
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A
Installing new software
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B
Trying to trick people into revealing personal information
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C
Encrypting files
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D
Deleting unwanted files
6
Why is it important to keep your software (like operating systems and apps) updated?
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A
To make your device run slower
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B
To remove unnecessary features
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C
To fix security vulnerabilities and bugs
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D
To use more storage space
7
What is a 'social media privacy setting' designed to do?
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A
Allow anyone to see your posts
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B
Control who can see your personal information and posts
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C
Make your profile public to all users
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D
Share your location with everyone
8
Which of these is an example of 'personal identifiable information' (PII) that should be protected?
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A
The weather forecast
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B
Your full name and address
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C
A popular song title
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D
A movie review
9
What is 'two-factor authentication' (2FA)?
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A
Using only one password to log in
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B
Using two different passwords for one account
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C
Requiring two forms of verification to log in (e.g., password and a code)
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D
Logging in with a friend
10
When using public Wi-Fi, what is a common cybersecurity risk?
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A
Your device might get too hot
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B
Others on the network might be able to see your activity
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C
Your battery might drain faster
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D
The internet speed will always be very fast
11
What is the primary purpose of strong encryption?
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A
To make files larger
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B
To scramble data so only authorized people can read it
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C
To delete data permanently
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D
To increase download speeds
12
What is a 'cyberbullying' attack?
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A
A software update
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B
Using technology to harass, threaten, or humiliate someone
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C
A type of virus
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D
A strong password strategy
13
What is 'digital footprint'?
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A
A physical trail left by your shoes
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B
The data and traces you leave behind when using the internet
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C
A type of computer virus
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D
The speed of your internet connection
14
Which of the following is NOT a safe practice when downloading files from the internet?
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A
Downloading from official websites
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B
Using an antivirus program to scan downloads
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C
Downloading files from unknown or suspicious sources
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D
Checking file extensions before opening
15
What is the main function of 'antivirus software'?
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A
To make your computer faster
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B
To detect and remove malicious software
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C
To store your photos
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D
To browse the internet without a connection
16
What does it mean to 'log out' of an online account?
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A
To close the browser window
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B
To permanently delete your account
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C
To end your session and secure your account from unauthorized access
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D
To change your password
17
Why should you be cautious about sharing your location online?
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A
It makes your posts more popular
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B
It can reveal your whereabouts to strangers
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C
It uses up more data
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D
It makes your device run faster
18
What is a 'trojan horse' in the context of cybersecurity?
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A
A type of strong password
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B
A program that appears legitimate but secretly carries out malicious functions
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C
A safe way to share files
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D
A method for encrypting data
19
What is 'cybersecurity' fundamentally about?
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A
Designing video games
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B
Protecting computer systems and data from theft, damage, or unauthorized access
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C
Writing code for websites
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D
Creating online advertisements
20
When is it advisable to use a 'VPN' (Virtual Private Network)?
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A
To slow down your internet speed
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B
To make your online activity more private and secure, especially on public Wi-Fi
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C
To increase the amount of data you use
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D
To store files directly on your device
21
What is a 'cookie' in web browsing?
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A
A type of malware
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B
A small piece of data stored on your computer by websites to remember information about you
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C
A secure encryption method
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D
A way to delete your browsing history
