Internet Safety Basics

1. What is "two-factor authentication" (2FA)?

• A. Using two passwords
• B. A second verification step (like a code sent to your phone) in addition to your password ✓
• C. Logging in twice
• D. Having two accounts

💡 2FA requires a second proof of identity (SMS code, app code) alongside your password, greatly improving account security.

2. What should you do with suspicious emails from unknown senders?

• A. Reply immediately
• B. Click all links to check them
• C. Download all attachments
• D. Delete them without clicking any links ✓

💡 Suspicious emails may contain malware or phishing links. Never click links or open attachments from unknown senders.

3. What is a "virus" in computing?

• A. A helpful program
• B. A type of hardware
• C. Malicious software that spreads and damages computer systems ✓
• D. A type of internet connection

💡 A computer virus is malicious software that replicates itself and spreads to other files or computers, causing damage.

4. What is a "strong password"?

• A. Your name and birthday
• B. 123456
• C. A mix of uppercase, lowercase, numbers and symbols with at least 8 characters ✓
• D. Your pet's name

💡 A strong password combines uppercase letters, lowercase letters, numbers, and symbols, making it harder to guess or crack.

5. What does "antivirus" software do?

• A. Speeds up your computer
• B. Detects and removes malicious software from your computer ✓
• C. Improves internet speed
• D. Stores your passwords

💡 Antivirus software scans for, detects, and removes malware including viruses, trojans, and spyware from your system.

6. What is "malware"?

• A. Good software
• B. Any malicious software designed to harm or exploit computers and networks ✓
• C. A type of hardware
• D. An internet protocol

💡 Malware (malicious software) is any software intentionally designed to cause harm, including viruses, ransomware, and spyware.

7. What is "phishing"?

• A. A type of online game
• B. Catching fish using the internet
• C. A scam trick to steal personal information by pretending to be a trusted source ✓
• D. A type of virus

💡 Phishing tricks users into revealing sensitive information by pretending to be a trusted entity via fake emails or websites.

8. What is a "password" used for?

• A. To speed up your computer
• B. To decorate your profile
• C. To verify your identity and protect your account ✓
• D. To connect to the internet

💡 A password is a secret string of characters used to authenticate a user and protect access to accounts and systems.

9. What does "https://" mean in a website address?

• A. The website is free
• B. The website has many pages
• C. The website uses secure encrypted connection ✓
• D. The website loads fast

💡 HTTPS means the website uses SSL/TLS encryption to protect data transmitted between your browser and the server.

10. What should you do if a website asks for your credit card details?

• A. Always enter them
• B. Ignore and continue
• C. Only enter them on secure (https) trusted websites ✓
• D. Share them in email

💡 Only share financial details on verified, secure (HTTPS) websites from trusted companies to avoid fraud and theft.