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• by AKSHAY GURU VARADHARAJAN · Class 5

  Some phones let you log in using your face or your fingerprint. What is this type of authentication called? A) Robot-metrics B) Biometrics C) Photo-logging D) Skin-scanning

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• by AKSHAY GURU VARADHARAJAN · Class 5

  Your school uses "Multi-Factor Authentication" (MFA). This means after you type your password, you also have to enter a code sent to your teacher's phone. Why is this much safer than just using a password? A) Because it gives you two chances to remember your password. B) Because even if a hacker steals your password, they still can't get in without that second secret code. C) Because it makes the computer screen look cooler. D) Because it proves you own a smartphone.

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• by AKSHAY GURU VARADHARAJAN · Class 5

  You want to create a password for your new tablet. Which of these is a "Super Strong" password that would be hardest for a hacker's computer to guess? A) 12345678 B) Password123 C) Blue!Elephant?99 D) YourName2014

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• by AKSHAY GURU VARADHARAJAN · Class 5

  You tried to fix a computer problem yourself, but now a scary blue screen with white text appeared. What is the SMARTEST "Cyber Hero" step now? A) Keep pressing random buttons until the screen changes. B) Try to open the computer with a screwdriver to see what's wrong. C) Stop, leave the computer alone, and go get a parent or a teacher. D) Pour a little water on it to cool it down.

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• by AKSHAY GURU VARADHARAJAN · Class 5

  The internet on your tablet is very slow. Your teacher tells you to "Power Cycle" the router. What does this mean? A) Run in a circle around the router three times. B) Turn the router off, wait 30 seconds, and turn it back on. C) Delete all your photos to make the internet faster. D) Use a fan to cool down the router.

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• by AKSHAY GURU VARADHARAJAN · Class 5

  You are trying to watch a video for class, but there is no sound. You’ve checked that the volume is up on the speakers. What "Hidden" volume control should you check next? A) The volume slider inside the video player or website itself. B) The brightness button on your keyboard. C) The Wi-Fi signal strength. D) Your printer's ink levels.

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• by AKSHAY GURU VARADHARAJAN · Class 5

  Your favorite educational game is frozen and won't close when you click the "X." What is the best "Software" trick to try next? A) Unplug the computer from the wall while it's running. B) Use the "Task Manager" (Ctrl+Alt+Delete) to force the frozen app to close. C) Shake the mouse really fast until the game moves. D) Wait three days for the computer to fix itself.

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• by AKSHAY GURU VARADHARAJAN · Class 5

  You are typing a report and suddenly the letters stop appearing on the screen. What is the very first "Hardware" check you should perform? A) Restart the entire computer immediately. B) Check if the keyboard cable is plugged in or if the wireless battery died. C) Buy a new monitor. D) Press every key at the same time to wake it up.

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• by AKSHAY GURU VARADHARAJAN · Class 5

  You are using a public computer in the school library to check your student email. After you finish reading your messages, what is the most important "Cyber Hero" step to take before you leave? A) Delete all the emails you just read. B) Just close the browser tab or the window. C) Click "Sign Out" or "Log Out" and make sure the computer doesn't "Remember" your password. D) Turn off the computer monitor so the next person can’t see the screen.

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• by AKSHAY GURU VARADHARAJAN · Class 5

  You are sending an email to your whole class about a birthday party. You want to hide everyone’s email addresses so they can't see each other's private info. Which "Copy" box should you put the addresses in? A) To: B) Cc: (Carbon Copy) C) Bcc: (Blind Carbon Copy) D) The Subject Line

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• by AKSHAY GURU VARADHARAJAN · Class 5

  Why is it a bad idea to use "ALL CAPS" when typing an email or a message to a teacher or a friend? A) It uses up more of the computer's electricity. B) In "Netiquette" (Internet Etiquette), typing in all caps is seen as SHOUTING and can be rude. C) The computer might think it is a virus. D) All caps are harder for the Wi-Fi to send.

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• by AKSHAY GURU VARADHARAJAN · Class 5

  You get a "Forwarded" email that says: "If you don't send this to 10 people in the next hour, your computer will be deleted!" What is the best way to stop this "Chain Letter"? A) Send it to 20 people just to be safe. B) Delete the email immediately. These are fake and used to spread spam or worry people. C) Reply to the sender and tell them they are mean. D) Turn off your computer and leave it off for a week.

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• by AKSHAY GURU VARADHARAJAN · Class 5

  When you are chatting with friends in an online game, someone you don't know asks, "Hey, what school do you go to? I want to see if we live near each other!" What is the safest way to handle this? A) Tell them the name of the school but not the address. B) Ask them which school they go to first. C) Do not tell them. This is "Private Information" that should never be shared with strangers. D) Tell them, because they seem nice and have a cool avatar.

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• by AKSHAY GURU VARADHARAJAN · Class 5

  A "Device Driver" is a tiny piece of software. If you plug in a brand-new printer but it won't print, why might the "Driver" be the problem? A) The driver is the person who delivered the printer. B) The printer is out of paper. C) The driver is the "translator" that tells the computer hardware exactly how to talk to that specific printer. D) Drivers are only for toy cars.

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• by AKSHAY GURU VARADHARAJAN · Class 5

  An "Operating System" (like Windows, macOS, or ChromeOS) is a special kind of software. What is its main job? A) To keep the computer from getting dusty. B) To act as a "manager" that helps the hardware and other apps talk to each other. C) To play music whenever you turn the computer on. D) To make the keyboard keys feel soft.

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• by AKSHAY GURU VARADHARAJAN · Class 5

  . You download a new drawing app (Software), but when you try to open it, a message says: "Error: Not enough RAM." What is the computer trying to tell you? A) The computer's "short-term memory" is too full to run the app. B) The computer is tired and needs to sleep. C) You need to buy a bigger monitor. D) The app is the wrong color.

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• by AKSHAY GURU VARADHARAJAN · Class 5

  Imagine "Hardware" is like a bicycle and "Software" is like the person riding it. What happens if you have the best Software (rider) but the Hardware (bicycle) has a flat tire? A) The rider will just fly instead. B) The bike will go faster because it's lighter. C) The system won't work correctly because software needs working hardware to carry out its tasks. D) The bike will turn into a car.

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• by AKSHAY GURU VARADHARAJAN · Class 5

  You are trying to play a high-quality 3D video game, but the screen keeps freezing and the game feels "laggy." Your internet is perfectly fine. Which part of the computer "Hardware" is likely struggling? A) The Mouse B) The Processor (CPU) and Graphics Card C) The Power Cable D) The Plastic Case

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• by AKSHAY GURU VARADHARAJAN · Class 5

  You find a cool-looking USB thumb drive on the playground at school. What is the most "Cyber-Safe" action to take? A) Plug it into your laptop to see who it belongs to. B) Give it to the "Lost and Found" or a teacher without plugging it in. C) Save your homework on it since it's free. D) Clean it with soap and water then use it.

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• by AKSHAY GURU VARADHARAJAN · Class 5

  A "Pop-up" window appears on your screen saying: "WARNING! Your computer has 10 viruses! Click here to fix it now!" What is the safest way to handle this? A) Click the button immediately to save the computer. B) Turn the volume up so you can hear the virus. C) Close the window (or browser) and tell a parent or teacher. D) Try to delete the virus by shaking the mouse.

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