Understanding Cyber Safety and Ethics Quiz - CBSE Class 9 ICT

Free practice quiz: Understanding Cyber Safety and Ethics (CBSE Class 9 ICT). 20 multiple-choice questions with answers and explanations. Play online, no sign-up needed.

This CBSE Class 9 ICT practice quiz has 20 multiple-choice questions on Understanding Cyber Safety and Ethics, and 20 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 do you call the practice of protecting your online accounts with strong passwords?

   1. Password hacking
   2. Password sharing
   3. Password management
   4. Password remembering
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   Answer: C. Password management

   Password management involves creating and maintaining strong, unique passwords to protect your online accounts.

2. What is phishing?

   1. A type of fishing game online
   2. A method to securely send emails
   3. An attempt to obtain sensitive information by pretending to be a trustworthy source
   4. An online course about fish
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   Answer: C. An attempt to obtain sensitive information by pretending to be a trustworthy source

   Phishing is a fraudulent practice where attackers try to obtain sensitive information by disguising themselves as legitimate sources.

3. What does the term 'digital footprint' refer to?

   1. The trail of personal data you leave online
   2. A website's visitor count
   3. The size of a digital file
   4. The network speed of your internet
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   Answer: A. The trail of personal data you leave online

   A digital footprint is the trail of data that people leave behind when using the internet, including emails, app usage, and social media interactions.

4. How does the two-factor authentication enhance security?

   1. By requiring a single password to access accounts
   2. By using longer passwords
   3. By adding an extra step with a second verification method
   4. By allowing multiple login attempts
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   Answer: C. By adding an extra step with a second verification method

   Two-factor authentication (2FA) adds an extra layer of security by requiring a second form of verification, such as a code sent to your phone, in addition to your password.

5. What approach should you take if you receive a suspicious email claiming to be from your bank?

   1. Reply with your account information
   2. Delete it without response and inform your bank
   3. Forward it to everyone you know
   4. Click on links to see if they are functional
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   Answer: B. Delete it without response and inform your bank

   You should not engage with or respond to suspicious emails. Instead, delete them and notify your bank directly to confirm whether the email was legitimate.

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Answers and explanations are in the full quiz.

1. Which of the following is a basic rule of online safety?
2. What refers to the unauthorized access and use of someone else's information online?
3. What is the best way to verify a website's authenticity?
4. How can you protect yourself from phishing attacks?
5. What is the term for malware that encrypts a user's files and demands payment for decryption?
6. Which practice can help ensure safer online communications?
7. Why is it important to understand your digital footprint?
8. Which of the following is a characteristic of ethical hacking?
9. What is a key ethical consideration when sharing information online?
10. Which of the following is considered a cyber-ethics best practice?
11. Which scenario best illustrates a breach of online privacy?
12. Why is it important to use antivirus software?
13. In cyber ethics, what is the 'Golden Rule'?
14. What is a common indicator that your system might be infected with malware?
15. Why is it advised not to download software from unknown websites?

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