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Cybersecurity Foundations for Teens

Cybersecurity

A quiz covering fundamental concepts in digital security, encryption, and safe online practices.

technology education security

10 Questions Medium Ages 13+ Aug 21, 2026

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1 What is the primary function of a firewall in a computer network?

A To increase internet speed
B To block unauthorized access while allowing authorized communications
C To remove viruses from files
D To encrypt all outgoing emails

2 Which of the following is an example of multi-factor authentication (MFA)?

A Using a complex password only
B Logging in with a username and a fingerprint scan
C Sharing your password with a trusted friend
D Saving your password in a web browser

3 What does HTTPS stand for in a website URL?

A Hypertext Transfer Protocol Secure
B Hyperlink Transmission Technology Standard
C High-speed Transfer Protocol System
D Hypertext Terminal Processing Service

4 Which type of malicious software is designed to encrypt a user's files and demand payment for the decryption key?

A Spyware
B Adware
C Ransomware
D Trojan Horse

5 What is the purpose of 'salting' in the context of password storage?

A To make the password easier to remember
B To add random data to passwords before hashing to prevent rainbow table attacks
C To shorten the length of the password
D To encrypt the internet connection

6 What is 'phishing' in the context of cybersecurity?

A A technique to optimize website search rankings
B Sending fraudulent communications that appear to come from a reputable source
C The physical theft of a computer device
D A method for backing up data to the cloud

7 Which encryption method uses two different keys: a public key for encryption and a private key for decryption?

A Symmetric encryption
B Asymmetric encryption
C Block encryption
D Stream encryption

8 What is the primary goal of a 'Denial-of-Service' (DoS) attack?

A To steal user banking information
B To corrupt the data on a personal hard drive
C To make a network or server resource unavailable to its intended users
D To gain administrative control over a private network

9 What is a 'zero-day' vulnerability?

A A vulnerability that has been patched for zero days
B A flaw that is known to software vendors but has no available patch yet
C A vulnerability that only affects computers that are zero days old
D A security flaw in open-source software

10 Which of the following is considered a best practice for password management?

A Using the same password for all websites
B Writing passwords on a sticky note near the monitor
C Using a unique, complex password for every account managed by a password manager
D Using your birth date as your password

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