Cybersecurity
Technology Challenge
Internet
Testing your Knowledge
Things you should know !
100

What should you keep secret?

your password

100

What type of technology is used to control characters in many video games?

A controller

100

What do you use to visit websites?

Web browser

100

What is the name for the physical parts of a computer?

Hardware

100

What is a program?

A set of instructions that tells a computer what to do

200

Why should you avoid using the same password for every account?

If one account is hacked, other accounts could be at risk.

200

What does AI stand for?

Artificial Intelligence

200

Name one popular web browser.

Chrome, Edge, Safari, Firefox

200

Which computer memory temporarily holds information while programs are running?

RAM

200

What is a programmer? 

A person who creates computer programs.

300

You receive a message saying, “You won $1,000! Click this link now!” What should you do

Don't click it; report/delete the message.

300

What does a QR code allow you to do when scanned?

Access information, a website, or another digital resource.

300

What is Google used for?

Searching for information

300

What do we call the programs and apps on a computer?

Software

300

What is an algorithm?

A step-by-step set of instructions used to solve a problem.

400

What is phishing?

A scam that tries to trick you into giving away information.

400

What is cloud storage?

Saving files on Internet-based servers instead of only on your device.

400

What does Wi-Fi allow your device to do?

Connect to the Internet

400

What device is commonly used to store files and documents?

Hard Drive


400

What is a computer bug?

A mistake in a computer program.

500

What does two-factor authentication provide?

An extra layer of security.

500

A computer follows instructions exactly as they are written. Why is this important when coding?

Even small errors can cause the program to behave incorrectly.

500

What is a website's address called?

URL

500

What do we call information saved on a computer?

Data 

500

What is debugging?

Finding and fixing mistakes in code.

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