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Computer GK Quiz 4 (Internet & Cyber Safety)
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Q1.
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A VPN helps by:
A)
Formatting drives
B)
Creating an encrypted tunnel for traffic
C)
Making monitor brighter
D)
Deleting cookies
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Q2.
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The full form of Wi‑Fi is commonly referred to as:
A)
Wireless Fidelity
B)
Web Finder
C)
Wide Field
D)
Wire Filter
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Q3.
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Which protocol is commonly used to receive emails?
A)
SMTP
B)
HTTP
C)
POP3/IMAP
D)
SSH
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Q4.
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Public Wi‑Fi is risky mainly because:
A)
It is always slow
B)
It disables Bluetooth
C)
Data can be intercepted if not secured
D)
It damages battery
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Q5.
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Which is the safest way to download software?
A)
Unknown links
B)
Random popups
C)
Official website/app store
D)
Forwarded APK from chat
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Q6.
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The device that shares internet to multiple devices in a home is usually a:
A)
Printer
B)
Projector
C)
Router
D)
Scanner
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Q7.
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A strong password should typically include:
A)
Your name and birthdate
B)
Only numbers
C)
A mix of letters, numbers and symbols
D)
Only lowercase letters
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Q8.
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Which of these is an example of two-factor authentication (2FA)?
A)
Password + OTP
B)
PIN only
C)
Username only
D)
Password only
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Q9.
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A firewall is used to:
A)
Format hard disk
B)
Print pages
C)
Increase monitor size
D)
Block/allow network traffic based on rules
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Q10.
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Which of these is a web browser?
A)
Windows
B)
MS Word
C)
Chrome
D)
Linux
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Q11.
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OTP should be:
A)
Posted on social media
B)
Never shared with anyone
C)
Shared with anyone
D)
Shared only with bank staff
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Q12.
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HTTPS is more secure than HTTP because it uses:
A)
A faster cable
B)
Encryption (TLS/SSL)
C)
More RAM
D)
Compression
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Q13.
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Malware is:
A)
A harmful software
B)
An email client
C)
A network cable
D)
A computer game
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Which protocol is used to transfer web pages?
A)
POP3
B)
FTP
C)
SMTP
D)
HTTP
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Q15.
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Which protocol is used for sending emails?
A)
IMAP only
B)
FTP
C)
HTTP
D)
SMTP
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Q16.
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Which action is safest when you receive an unknown link?
A)
Reply with OTP
B)
Click immediately
C)
Verify sender and avoid clicking
D)
Forward to friends
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Q17.
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Cookies in a browser are primarily used to:
A)
Increase CPU speed
B)
Store small site data (sessions/preferences)
C)
Clean viruses
D)
Damage the computer
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Q18.
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Which is a common sign of a phishing email?
A)
No links
B)
Spelling mistakes and urgent payment request
C)
Correct domain and no urgency
D)
Email from your saved contact only
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The full form of URL is:
A)
Uniform Resource Locator
B)
Uniform Record Locator
C)
Unified Resource Link
D)
Universal Record Link
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Q20.
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Phishing is an attempt to:
A)
Encrypt files for backup
B)
Steal sensitive information by pretending to be trusted
C)
Repair a computer
D)
Speed up internet
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