1) What is malware? a) Any software used to protect your devices from viruses. b) Any harmful software developed by unethical hackers to cause damage to a device or steal data. c) Any harmful software developed by ethical hackers to cause damage to a device or steal data.   d) A person who uses harmful software to cause damage to a device or steal data. 2) What is an unethical hacker? a) A person who uses malware or scams to access someone else's device for harmful purposes. b) A cybersecurity expert trying to improve your devices security. c) Someone who is suspiciously good at video games. d) Someone who has authorisation to access your devices. 3) What is a computer virus? a) A virus occurs when your computer doesn't work anymore. b) A program that doesn't require user interaction to open and spread to other devices. c) A program that damages your device but can't self-replicate d) A program, often an email, that requires you to interact with it to infect your device and self-replicate. 4) What is phishing? a) Phishing is a program that can encrypt your device's files and hold them for ransom. b) Phishing occurs when an email or text mimics a bank or service provider and requests personal data such as passwords an c) Phishing occurs when a website is full of pop-up ads that redirect your browser when clicked on. d) Phishing occurs when you are contacted by the bank or other service providers. 5) What is spyware? a) Spyware is used to extract device data and monitor the device activity. b) Spyware, once uploaded, will cause your device to crash. c) Spyware is an option that allows parents to monitor your device. d) Spyware is an anti-virus software that detects any malware on your device. 6) What is adware? a) Adware is fake anti-virus software that uploads malware once downloaded. b) Adware is the advertisements that play during YouTube videos. c) Adware causes unsolisited advertisements to pop-up on your screen that can upload malicious software when clicked on. d) Adware causes advertisements to stop showing on your devices. 7) How can we identify if something has malware? (Select 2 correct answers) a) It was sent by someone you know. b) The browser keeps getting redirected. c) The website is reliable and commonly used. d) Pop-up ads are appearing all over the screen. 8) What are 2 ways we can protect our devices from malware? a) Using the same password for every device to make it easier to remember. b) Not opening or responding to emails from people you don't know. c) Having a strong password. d) Downloading games from a suspicious looking website. 9) What makes a strong password? a) A strong password can be a combination of words that are easy for you to remember, but hard for others to guess. b) Using the word 'Password' as your password. c) Using your name and birthdate. d) Only using numbers or only using letters. 10) What are 2 ways we can keep our information safe? a) Keeping your passwords secret. b) Using a different password for all online accounts. c) Writing down your password so you don't forget. d) Posting your private information on social media.

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