Module 5: Knowledge Quiz – Test Your Understanding

Introduction

It’s time to check your understanding of digital privacy concepts! Use this short quiz to assess your knowledge and reinforce what you’ve learned.

Assessment Questions:

1. What is a website cookie?
   1. A) A type of malware
   2. B) A small text file storing user data ✅
   3. C) A pop-up ad
   4. D) A security certificate
2. Which of these actions can help protect your online privacy?
   1. A) Always accepting cookies
   2. B) Using a VPN ✅
   3. C) Disabling two-factor authentication
   4. D) Sharing passwords with friends
3. How do you know if a website is secure?
   1. A) It has a colorful design
   2. B) It uses HTTPS and has a security certificate ✅
   3. C) It has lots of ads
   4. D) It asks for login credentials immediately
4. Which of the following is an example of an unsecure website?
   1. A) A website with HTTP and no security certificates ✅
   2. B) A banking website with two-factor authentication
   3. C) A government website with a privacy policy
   4. D) A university’s official student portal
5. What should you do before installing an app?
   1. A) Accept all permissions
   2. B) Ignore the privacy policy
   3. C) Check what data it collects ✅
   4. D) Click “agree” without reading
6. Which platform allows users to adjust privacy settings?
   1. A) Instagram
   2. B) TikTok
   3. C) Facebook
   4. D) All of the above ✅
7. What is a common sign of a phishing website?
   1. A) Misspelled URL and urgent login requests ✅
   2. B) HTTPS encryption
   3. C) Privacy policy and security certificates
   4. D) It appears in a search engine result
8. How can AI tools misuse personal data?
   1. A) They steal passwords
   2. B) They store and use user interactions for training ✅
   3. C) They disable browser security
   4. D) They send spam emails
9. Which step improves your privacy on AI chatbots?
   1. A) Sharing personal details freely
   2. B) Disabling chat history and deleting old conversations ✅
   3. C) Always allowing data collection
   4. D) Using weak passwords
10. What is the best way to protect yourself from online tracking?

• A) Using incognito mode, VPNs, and disabling tracking cookies ✅
• B) Accepting all privacy policies without reading them
• C) Posting personal information on social media
• D) Only using public Wi-Fi networks

Reflection:

• Were there any questions that surprised you?

Which area of digital privacy do you feel most confident about, and where would you like to learn more?