Online Safety and Privacy Quiz - CBSE Class 10 Computer Science

Free practice quiz: Online Safety and Privacy (CBSE Class 10 Computer Science). 19 multiple-choice questions with answers and explanations. Play online, no sign-up needed.

This CBSE Class 10 Computer Science practice quiz has 19 multiple-choice questions on Online Safety and Privacy, and 19 of them come with an explanation. Try the 5 sample questions below (tap an option to check yourself), then play the full quiz online. No sign-up needed.

Sample questions

1. What is a strong password composed of?

   1. Only lowercase letters
   2. A combination of letters, numbers, and symbols
   3. Only numbers
   4. Only symbols
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   Answer: B. A combination of letters, numbers, and symbols

   A strong password typically includes upper and lowercase letters, numbers, and special characters to enhance security.

2. What does it mean when a website URL starts with 'https'?

   1. The website is slow
   2. The website is secure
   3. There are ads on the website
   4. The site is outdated
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   Answer: B. The website is secure

   The 'https' in a URL indicates that the website is using a secure protocol with encryption for data transmitted between your browser and the server.

3. What is a common trait of a cybersecurity scam?

   1. It promises something too good to be true
   2. It respects your privacy
   3. It clearly explains its business model
   4. It involves complex algorithms
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   Answer: A. It promises something too good to be true

   Cyber scams often lure victims with unrealistic promises to tempt them into revealing personal or financial information.

4. How does a Virtual Private Network (VPN) protect your online activity?

   1. By speeding up internet access
   2. By blocking ads
   3. By encrypting your internet traffic
   4. By minimizing data usage
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   Answer: C. By encrypting your internet traffic

   A VPN encrypts your internet data, hiding your activity from hackers and ensuring online privacy and security.

5. Which technique is NOT typically used by cybercriminals for hacking?

   1. Phishing
   2. Brute force attack
   3. Strong password usage
   4. Spyware
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   Answer: C. Strong password usage

   Strong password usage is a security measure, not an attack technique used by cybercriminals.

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Answers and explanations are in the full quiz.

1. Which of the following is the safest way to share your passwords?
2. What is the primary purpose of antivirus software?
3. Which is the best way to protect your personal information online?
4. Which is a sign that an email is a phishing attempt?
5. What action is NOT recommended when trying to keep your accounts secure?
6. Why is it important to check the URL of a website before entering personal information?
7. What does 'two-factor authentication' provide?
8. Which of the following is NOT a method to protect your online privacy?
9. Which is an example of misleading information online?
10. Why is it important to regularly update your software?
11. What is a potential risk of using public Wi-Fi?
12. How can social engineering be described in terms of cybersecurity?
13. Which of the following is an example of a strong password?
14. What should you do if you suspect your online account has been compromised?

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