Free Printable Information Security Worksheets for High School

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the primary goal of Information Security? A. To protect information and systems from unauthorized access B. To prevent data breaches C. To detect and respond to malicious activity D. To increase efficiency

2. What is a firewall? A. A device used to protect networks from malicious activity B. A program used to detect and respond to malicious activity C. A device used to detect and respond to malicious activity D. A program used to protect networks from malicious activity

3. What is an example of a security measure? A. Installing antivirus software B. Disabling automatic logins C. Using strong passwords D. All of the above

True/False Questions

1. Information Security is the practice of protecting information and systems from malicious activity. True False

2. A firewall is a device used to protect networks from malicious activity. True False

3. Antivirus software is an example of a security measure. True False

Fill-in-the-Blank Questions

1. The primary goal of Information Security is to __________ information and systems from unauthorized access.

2. A __________ is a device used to protect networks from malicious activity.

3. __________ software is an example of a security measure.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the purpose of Information Security?

2. What is a firewall?

3. What are some examples of security measures?

Answer Key

Multiple Choice Questions 1. A 2. A 3. D

True/False Questions 1. True 2. True 3. True

Fill-in-the-Blank Questions 1. Protect 2. Firewall 3. Antivirus

Short Answer Questions 1. The purpose of Information Security is to protect information and systems from unauthorized access, prevent data breaches, detect and respond to malicious activity, and increase efficiency. 2. A firewall is a device used to protect networks from malicious activity. 3. Examples of security measures include installing antivirus software, disabling automatic logins, and using strong passwords.

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Information Security Practice Sheet

1. What is the process of protecting data from unauthorized access, use, disclosure, disruption, modification, or destruction?

   • A. Authentication
   • B. Encryption
   • C. Authorization
   • D. Access Control

2. What type of attack is when an attacker uses a valid user’s credentials to gain access to a system?

   • A. Phishing
   • B. Malware
   • C. Social Engineering
   • D. Identity Theft

3. What type of attack is when an attacker sends malicious code to a system in order to gain access to it?

   • A. Phishing
   • B. Malware
   • C. Social Engineering
   • D. Identity Theft

4. What type of attack is when an attacker uses deception to gain access to a system?

   • A. Phishing
   • B. Malware
   • C. Social Engineering
   • D. Identity Theft

5. What is the process of transforming data into a form that is unreadable by unauthorized users?

   • A. Authentication
   • B. Encryption
   • C. Authorization
   • D. Access Control

6. True or False: Authorization is the process of granting access to a system.

   • A. True
   • B. False

7. True or False: Access Control is the process of protecting data from unauthorized access, use, disclosure, disruption, modification, or destruction.

   • A. True
   • B. False

8. What is the process of verifying the identity of a user in order to grant access to a system?

   • A. Authentication
   • B. Encryption
   • C. Authorization
   • D. Access Control

Answer Key

1. D. Access Control
2. D. Identity Theft
3. B. Malware
4. C. Social Engineering
5. B. Encryption
6. A. True
7. A. True
8. A. Authentication