Software designed to harm or gain unauthorized access to computer systems

Cybersecurity Basics for Young Explorers

Cybersecurity

This set of questions covers fundamental cybersecurity concepts relevant to pre-teens, focusing on online safety and protecting personal information.

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12 Questions Easy Ages 9+ Sep 7, 2026

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1 What is a strong password that is hard for others to guess?

A A password that uses your name and birthday
B A password that is only one word, like 'password'
C A password that is a mix of uppercase and lowercase letters, numbers, and symbols
D A password that is easy to remember, like '123456'

2 What kind of information should you never share online with strangers?

A Your favorite color
B Your full name, address, and phone number
C What you ate for breakfast
D Your favorite video game

3 What is a common way for computer viruses to spread?

A By talking to friends
B By opening email attachments from unknown senders
C By singing songs
D By reading books

4 What is a 'firewall' in computer security?

A A type of computer game
B A program that protects your computer from unauthorized access
C A device for cooking food
D A way to print documents

5 When you encounter something online that makes you feel uncomfortable or unsafe, what should you do first?

A Ignore it and hope it goes away
B Tell a trusted adult, like a parent or teacher
C Share it with your friends online
D Try to fix it yourself

6 What does 'phishing' mean in cybersecurity?

A Fishing for fish in the ocean
B Trying to trick people into giving away personal information by pretending to be trustworthy
C Playing a fishing video game
D Learning how to cast a fishing rod

7 What is a 'malware'?

A A type of computer cleaner
B Software designed to harm or gain unauthorized access to computer systems
C A new type of mobile phone
D A helpful tool for studying

8 Why is it important to keep your software and apps updated?

A To make them look different
B Because updates often include security fixes that protect you from threats
C To make your computer run slower
D To use more storage space

9 What is 'two-factor authentication' (2FA)?

A A way to log in using only your email address
B A security process that requires two different ways to prove your identity to log in
C A type of computer mouse
D A method for sending messages

10 What is a 'digital footprint'?

A A physical footprint left in mud
B The trail of data you leave behind when you use the internet
C A type of shoe for running
D The shadow you cast in sunlight

11 When should you log out of online accounts?

A Only when you get a new device
B When you are finished using them, especially on shared computers
C Never, it's not important
D Only at the end of the day

12 What does a padlock symbol in a web browser's address bar usually mean?

A The website is for sale
B The website connection is secure and encrypted
C The website is under construction
D The website has a lot of advertisements

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