Cyber Safety Awareness Worksheet
This worksheet assesses understanding of key cyber safety concepts, digital citizenship, and best practices for online security relevant to Grade 11 Social Studies.
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Read each question carefully and provide your best answer. This worksheet will test your knowledge of cyber safety principles and best practices.
1. What is the primary purpose of multi-factor authentication (MFA)?
To make passwords longer and more complex.
To add an extra layer of security beyond just a password.
To encrypt all online communications.
To prevent unauthorized downloads.
2. Which of the following is an example of 'phishing'?
Receiving an email from your bank asking you to verify your account details by clicking a link.
A pop-up ad appearing on a legitimate website.
Your computer running slowly due to too many open applications.
An unsolicited text message offering a discount from a known retailer.
1. It is safe to share your full birth date and current address on public social media profiles as long as your privacy settings are set to 'friends only'.
True
False
2. Public Wi-Fi networks are generally less secure than private home networks.
True
False
1. is a type of malicious software designed to block access to a computer system until a sum of money is paid.
2. The practice of deceiving individuals into divulging confidential information by posing as a trustworthy entity is known as .
1. Explain the concept of 'digital footprint' and why it is important to manage it effectively.
2. Describe two best practices for creating strong, secure passwords.
Match each term on the left with its correct definition on the right.
1. Malware
a. Software designed to disrupt, damage, or gain unauthorized access to a computer system.
2. VPN
b. A network that extends across a large geographical area.
3. Cyberbullying
c. The use of electronic communication to bully a person, typically by sending messages of an intimidating or threatening nature.
4. Identity Theft
d. The fraudulent practice of obtaining and using a person's private identifying information for financial gain.
Discuss the ethical implications of sharing personal information online, considering potential risks and the importance of responsible digital citizenship in the modern age.
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