CyberSecurity- Lesson 4: Protecting
your Computer from Security Threats
Which of the following would be considered a strong password? - correct answer
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When visiting a website, there a lock icon in the browser. What does the lock represent?
- correct answer A webpage that has a secure connection.
Which of the following is an example of a scam? - correct answer A pop-up appears in
your game urging you to click the image.
Which term describes a self-replicating program that damages the normal operation a
computer? - correct answer Worm
Viruses, worms, and Trojans are common security threats that are often used in
spreading: - correct answer Malware
You are creating an account. What piece of information that you supply should be hard
to break? - correct answer A Password
While you were playing a game a pop up appeared telling you to click on it what should
you do? - correct answer Click the X in the corner of the pop up to make it go away.
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