online safety
Passwords & Privacy
Hacking & Scams

Tech Terms

trivia
100

what personal info should never be shared on line

full name, phone number, school, ect

100

What makes a strong password?

A mix of letters, numbers, and symbols.


100

What’s a hacker?


Someone who tries to break into computers and steal information.


100

What does “Wi-Fi” help you do?

Connect to the internet wirelessly.

100

What is the name of the tiny piece at the end of a shoelace called?

An aglet

200

if you get a mean message online, what should you do?

don't respond, block, and tell an adult

200

True or False: You should use the same password for every website.


False! Always use different passwords.


200

If you get an email saying you won a prize but never entered a contest, what is it?


A phishing email.

200

What does “encryption” do?

It scrambles information so only the right people can read it.


200

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300

What’s the safest way to talk to new people online?


Only talk to people you know in real life.


300

Who should you share your passwords with?

nobody, or Only a trusted adult, like a parent.

300

What’s a computer virus?

A bad program that can harm your device.

300

What’s a firewall?

A security tool that helps block bad websites and hackers.


300

What is the most best-selling book of all time?

The Bible

400

What should you do if a website asks for your location?


Don’t share it without asking an adult.


400

What’s a password manager?

A tool that stores and creates strong passwords for you.


400

What is Worms 

Self-replicating malware that spreads across networks/ computers without requiring user interaction.  

400

What is Phishing 

when attackers send scam emails (or text messages) that contain links to malicious websites

400

What is Ms. Maria's Favorite Color

Pink

500

 What’s a good rule for posting photos online?


Make sure they don’t reveal personal information and ask permission before posting.


500

Give me an example of a good password 

!!

500

what is Spyware 

Malware designed to collect and transmit private information about a user or device. Like a camara that watches everything 

500

What is cybersecurity?

Cybersecurity is the practice of protecting computers, devices, and information from harm or being stolen by bad people, like hackers, when you're online.

500

What is the chemical symbol for gold?


Au