Cybersecurity for Kids and Beginners

1. Why is it good practice to think before accepting friend requests from strangers online?

• A. Not everyone online is who they claim to be ✓
• B. It always improves your online experience
• C. It has no risks
• D. It is required by law

💡 Since not everyone online is who they claim to be, it's wise to be cautious about accepting requests from strangers.

2. Why is it important to keep your password secret?

• A. To prevent others from accessing your accounts without permission ✓
• B. To make your password work faster
• C. To save storage space
• D. To connect to Wi-Fi faster

💡 Keeping your password secret prevents unauthorized people from accessing your accounts.

3. What is a 'digital footprint'?

• A. The trail of data you leave behind from your online activity ✓
• B. A type of computer virus
• C. A type of hardware
• D. A type of internet browser

💡 A digital footprint is the trail of data left behind by a person's online activity.

4. What is 'personal information' that should be kept private online?

• A. Details like your full name, address, and passwords ✓
• B. Your favorite color
• C. Your favorite movie
• D. Your favorite food

💡 Personal information, like your full name, home address, and passwords, should generally be kept private online.

5. Why should you tell a trusted adult if something online makes you uncomfortable?

• A. To get help and ensure your safety ✓
• B. To get in trouble
• C. To keep it a secret forever
• D. To share it with strangers

💡 Telling a trusted adult about uncomfortable online experiences helps ensure you get help and stay safe.

6. What does being 'cyber smart' mean?

• A. Making safe and responsible choices when using technology ✓
• B. Knowing how to build computers
• C. Knowing how to write code
• D. Knowing how to repair phones

💡 Being 'cyber smart' means making safe, thoughtful, and responsible choices when using technology and the internet.

7. Why is it risky to share your location online with strangers?

• A. It could put your safety at risk ✓
• B. It makes your device faster
• C. It saves battery life
• D. It improves internet speed

💡 Sharing your location with strangers online can put your personal safety at risk.

8. What should you do before clicking on a link from someone you don't know?

• A. Be cautious and verify it's safe before clicking ✓
• B. Click it immediately
• C. Share it with friends
• D. Ignore all warnings

💡 Before clicking links from unknown sources, it's important to be cautious and verify they're safe first.

9. Why should you think carefully before posting something online?

• A. Once posted, it can be difficult to fully remove and may be seen by many people ✓
• B. It has no lasting effect
• C. It automatically disappears after a day
• D. It only affects your own device

💡 Content posted online can be difficult to fully remove and may be seen or shared by many people.

10. Why is it important to use different passwords for different accounts?

• A. So that if one account is compromised, others remain protected ✓
• B. To make passwords easier to remember
• C. To save time
• D. To connect faster to Wi-Fi

💡 Using different passwords for each account limits the damage if one particular account is compromised.

11. What should you do if you see something inappropriate or upsetting online?

• A. Tell a trusted adult and avoid engaging with it further ✓
• B. Share it with friends
• C. Ignore it and continue browsing
• D. Respond to it directly

💡 If you encounter something inappropriate or upsetting online, tell a trusted adult and avoid engaging further.

12. What does 'privacy settings' on social media help control?

• A. Who can see your information and posts ✓
• B. How fast your internet connection is
• C. How much storage your device has
• D. How bright your screen is

💡 Privacy settings on social media let you control who can see your personal information and posts.

13. What is 'cyberbullying'?

• A. Using digital technology to harass, threaten, or intimidate someone ✓
• B. A legitimate online game
• C. A type of software update
• D. A type of internet connection

💡 Cyberbullying involves using digital technology, like messaging or social media, to harass or intimidate someone.

14. What should you do if a stranger online asks for personal information?

• A. Refuse to share it and tell a trusted adult ✓
• B. Share it immediately
• C. Ignore it without telling anyone
• D. Share it with other strangers

💡 If a stranger online asks for personal information, you should refuse and tell a trusted adult about it.

15. Why is it important to log out of accounts on shared or public computers?

• A. To prevent others from accessing your account after you leave ✓
• B. To make the computer faster
• C. To save battery life
• D. To connect to Wi-Fi

💡 Logging out on shared computers prevents the next user from accessing your accounts.