JSS 1 Social and Citizenship Studies Flashcards: Cyber and Digital Security, Threats and Protection

Question 1

What is cyber and digital security?

Accepted Answer

the protection of digital devices, accounts, networks, and data from harm or unauthorised access

Question 2

A cyber threat is ____.

Accepted Answer

a possible digital action or event that can cause harm

Question 3

A data breach occurs when information is ____.

Accepted Answer

accessed or disclosed without authorisation

Question 4

Phishing attempts to trick a person into revealing ____.

Accepted Answer

sensitive information

Question 5

Malware is software designed to ____.

Accepted Answer

damage, disrupt, spy on, or gain unauthorised access

Question 6

Cyberbullying is the use of digital communication to ____.

Accepted Answer

harass, threaten, or humiliate someone

Question 7

A cyberattack may cause financial loss through ____.

Accepted Answer

theft or fraudulent transactions

Question 8

Reputation damage can occur when false or private content is ____.

Accepted Answer

published or shared widely

Question 9

Emotional trauma from online abuse may include fear, shame, or ____.

Accepted Answer

anxiety

Question 10

A strong password should be long, unique, and ____.

Accepted Answer

difficult to guess

Question 11

Multi-factor authentication protects an account by requiring ____.

Accepted Answer

more than one form of verification

Question 12

Before opening a link in an unexpected message, a user should ____.

Accepted Answer

verify the sender and destination

Question 13

Software updates improve security by ____.

Accepted Answer

repairing known weaknesses

Question 14

A backup reduces harm from data loss by keeping ____.

Accepted Answer

a separate recoverable copy

Question 15

Which is NOT a safe digital practice: sharing a verification code, using a screen lock, updating software, or checking privacy settings?

Accepted Answer

sharing a verification code

Question 16

If an account may be compromised, the user should change the password, review activity, and ____.

Accepted Answer

report or secure the account promptly

Question 17

Why does cyber security matter to national security?

Accepted Answer

Attacks can disrupt essential services and public institutions.

Question 18

A responsible response to cyberbullying is to save evidence, block the offender, and ____.

Accepted Answer

report it to a trusted adult or platform

Question 19

Public Wi-Fi should be used cautiously because unknown persons may try to ____.

Accepted Answer

intercept data

Question 20

The best protection combines secure technology with informed and ____.

Accepted Answer

responsible user behaviour

Strong work.