Cyber Safety Quiz for Teens and Young Adults

You most likely find the Internet a basic part of your daily life. Studies show that 93 percent of teens between the ages of 12 and 17 use the Internet, and more than half of online kids use the Web on a daily basis.

While you may consider yourself cyber savvy, because of the prevalence of spyware, malware and other online risks, making smart and informed decisions online is a top concern for Internet users of all ages. How safe is your surfing? Put your knowledge to the test! Answer our 10 question quiz, below, to find out how well you navigate online threats.

You don’t have to worry when you visit your favorite sites, like social networking and gaming sites, because they are relatively safe from spyware, malware and other online threats.

True

False

It’s okay to open all e-mail messages, e-cards, and attachments sent from friends because your family has security software installed on our PC.

True

False

Your friend asks for your password for a gaming site you both use so that he or she can help you improve your score. You should:

A – Not give out your password.

B – Give your friend the password, but explain to him or her that it’s not okay to give it out to anyone else.

When online, you should be wary whenever approached by a new person or asked to provide information about yourself.

True

False

You and friend are on the computer, looking to download music and movies. You decide to:

A – Go to a site that your friend uses and download a few files onto the computer.

B – Check out the legitimacy of the site before accessing files or downloading anything to your PC.

You are deciding on what personal information to post about yourself in an online profile. You decide to:

A – Review the information carefully before you post it in order to decide what you feel is public or private.

B – Go ahead and post information about yourself because you can always choose to edit it later if you don’t want people viewing certain content.

When it comes to online shopping, you know that there is more at stake than just looking for the best deals. You stick to companies you know and trust to make sure you’re not getting duped.

True

False

You know that security software is critical to have on your PC to keep your private information protected. Your family has a firewall installed on the computer, so you are completely safe and secure online.

True

False

When downloading software, it’s necessary to read EULA’s (End User License Agreements):

Partially.

Completely.

The wireless network you use to access the Internet from coffee shops and other public places is just as secure as a standard connection.

True

False