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.
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What is a strong password composed of?
- Only lowercase letters
- A combination of letters, numbers, and symbols
- Only numbers
- 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.
What does it mean when a website URL starts with 'https'?
- The website is slow
- The website is secure
- There are ads on the website
- The site is outdated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.
What is a common trait of a cybersecurity scam?
- It promises something too good to be true
- It respects your privacy
- It clearly explains its business model
- 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.
How does a Virtual Private Network (VPN) protect your online activity?
- By speeding up internet access
- By blocking ads
- By encrypting your internet traffic
- 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.
Which technique is NOT typically used by cybercriminals for hacking?
- Phishing
- Brute force attack
- Strong password usage
- Spyware
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Answer: C. Strong password usage
Strong password usage is a security measure, not an attack technique used by cybercriminals.