Everyday Internet Security Quiz 26–50
These questions focus on safe everyday internet habits and practical online security awareness.
Choose the best answer. When you click, the correct answer appears in the sentence.
26. What is the safest way to reset a compromised account?
The best answer is: ______
Change the password and enable 2FA immediately.
a) Change the password and enable 2FA immediately.
b) Wait a week to see if it happens again.
c) Reply to the hacker to negotiate.
[Was ist der sicherste Weg, ein kompromittiertes Konto wieder abzusichern?]
27. What is the best way to check if a message is a scam?
The best answer is: ______
Verify using an official website or known phone number.
a) Click the link to see where it goes.
b) Verify using an official website or known phone number.
c) Trust it if it uses a company logo.
[Wie prüfst du am besten, ob eine Nachricht ein Betrug ist?]
28. Which action is safest when you get a bank SMS with a link?
The best answer is: ______
Open your banking app directly, not the link.
a) Tap the link quickly to secure your account.
b) Open your banking app directly, not the link.
c) Forward the SMS to friends for advice.
[Welche Handlung ist am sichersten bei einer Bank-SMS mit Link?]
29. What is the safest response to a "delivery problem" email with an attachment?
The best answer is: ______
Do not open it; verify via the official carrier site/app.
a) Reply and ask the sender to resend it.
b) Open the attachment to check the details.
c) Do not open it; verify via the official carrier site/app.
[Was ist die sicherste Reaktion auf eine "Zustellproblem"-Mail mit Anhang?]
30. Why is it risky to install browser extensions from unknown sources?
The best answer is: ______
They may read data or inject malicious content.
a) They always make the browser faster.
b) They cannot access your browsing data.
c) They may read data or inject malicious content.
[Warum ist es riskant, Browser-Erweiterungen aus unbekannten Quellen zu installieren?]
31. What is the safest approach to "free" software from random websites?
The best answer is: ______
Avoid it; use official stores or trusted vendors.
a) Avoid it; use official stores or trusted vendors.
b) Install it if it has many ads.
c) Install it if the download button is big.
[Was ist der sicherste Umgang mit "kostenloser" Software von zufälligen Websites?]
32. What should you do before giving an app access to your contacts?
The best answer is: ______
Check if the permission is truly needed for the app’s function.
a) Always allow it to avoid errors.
b) Check if the permission is truly needed for the app’s function.
c) Allow it only on weekends.
[Was solltest du tun, bevor du einer App Zugriff auf Kontakte gibst?]
33. What is a safe way to store recovery codes for 2FA?
The best answer is: ______
Save them offline in a secure place.
a) Email them to yourself in plain text.
b) Post them in your notes app without a lock.
c) Save them offline in a secure place.
[Wie speicherst du Wiederherstellungscodes für 2FA sicher?]
34. Which password choice is safest?
The best answer is: ______
A long unique passphrase you don’t reuse.
a) A long unique passphrase you don’t reuse.
b) Password123!
c) Your pet’s name plus your birth year.
[Welche Passwortwahl ist am sichersten?]
35. What should you do if a website asks for your password via email?
The best answer is: ______
Never send it; legit services won’t ask for it.
a) Send only part of it.
b) Never send it; legit services won’t ask for it.
c) Send it if the email looks official.
[Was solltest du tun, wenn eine Website per E-Mail nach deinem Passwort fragt?]
36. Why is it important to log out on shared computers?
The best answer is: ______
It prevents the next user from accessing your account.
a) It makes the screen brighter.
b) It prevents the next user from accessing your account.
c) It improves Wi-Fi speed.
[Warum ist Abmelden an geteilten Computern wichtig?]
37. What is the safest way to handle a password leak rumor about you?
The best answer is: ______
Change passwords and enable 2FA where possible.
a) Ignore it unless you see money missing.
b) Reuse the same password but add an exclamation mark.
c) Change passwords and enable 2FA where possible.
[Wie gehst du am sichersten mit einem Passwort-Leak-Gerücht um?]
38. What is a safe habit for links in social media messages?
The best answer is: ______
Treat unexpected links as suspicious and verify first.
a) Treat unexpected links as suspicious and verify first.
b) Click first, then decide.
c) Share links quickly to help others.
[Welche sichere Gewohnheit gilt für Links in Social-Media-Nachrichten?]
39. What is the safest way to set up your home Wi-Fi?
The best answer is: ______
Use WPA2/WPA3 and change the default router password.
a) Use no password so guests can connect.
b) Use WPA2/WPA3 and change the default router password.
c) Name the Wi-Fi "SecureNetwork" to make it safe.
[Wie richtest du dein Heim-WLAN am sichersten ein?]
40. What should you do when an app asks for "Full Access" to your photos?
The best answer is: ______
Give only the minimum access needed (or deny).
a) Allow it by default to avoid crashes.
b) Share your entire gallery to be safe.
c) Give only the minimum access needed (or deny).
[Was solltest du tun, wenn eine App "vollen Zugriff" auf Fotos will?]
41. What is the safest way to confirm a website is real?
The best answer is: ______
Type the address yourself or use a trusted bookmark.
a) Trust it if it’s the first search result.
b) Type the address yourself or use a trusted bookmark.
c) Trust it if it looks professional.
[Wie bestätigst du am sichersten, dass eine Website echt ist?]
42. Why is it unsafe to share one-time codes (OTP) with anyone?
The best answer is: ______
Because they can be used to take over your account.
a) Because they slow down your phone.
b) Because they can be used to take over your account.
c) Because they improve your privacy.
[Warum ist es unsicher, Einmalcodes (OTP) zu teilen?]
43. What is the safest action if your device is stolen?
The best answer is: ______
Use remote lock/wipe and change important passwords.
a) Use remote lock/wipe and change important passwords.
b) Wait and hope it comes back.
c) Do nothing if it had a case on it.
[Was ist die sicherste Maßnahme, wenn dein Gerät gestohlen wird?]
44. What is a safe rule for software updates?
The best answer is: ______
Install updates from official sources promptly.
a) Only update after you get hacked.
b) Skip updates forever to avoid changes.
c) Install updates from official sources promptly.
[Welche sichere Regel gilt für Software-Updates?]
45. What is a safe habit when you get an unexpected "invoice" email?
The best answer is: ______
Verify the sender using a known contact method.
a) Open it quickly to avoid penalties.
b) Verify the sender using a known contact method.
c) Pay immediately to be safe.
[Welche sichere Gewohnheit gilt bei einer unerwarteten "Rechnung"-Mail?]
46. What is the safest way to dispose of an old phone?
The best answer is: ______
Back up data, then factory reset, then remove from accounts.
a) Just delete a few apps.
b) Back up data, then factory reset, then remove from accounts.
c) Give it away with your accounts still signed in.
[Wie entsorgst du ein altes Handy am sichersten?]
47. What is the safest way to handle unknown USB sticks?
The best answer is: ______
Do not plug them in; treat them as untrusted.
a) Plug them in to see what’s inside.
b) Share them with coworkers first.
c) Do not plug them in; treat them as untrusted.
[Wie gehst du am sichersten mit unbekannten USB-Sticks um?]
48. Why should you use different passwords for different accounts?
The best answer is: ______
Because one breach won’t expose all accounts.
a) Because one breach won’t expose all accounts.
b) Because it makes typing faster.
c) Because it improves screen brightness.
[Warum solltest du für verschiedene Konten unterschiedliche Passwörter nutzen?]
49. What is the safest way to react to a fake "support" chat popup?
The best answer is: ______
Close it and contact support via the official site.
a) Give them your email and password to verify you.
b) Close it and contact support via the official site.
c) Install their remote tool to fix the issue.
[Wie reagierst du am sichersten auf ein falsches "Support"-Chat-Popup?]
50. What is a safe everyday rule for online security?
The best answer is: ______
Pause, verify, and use official channels.
a) Trust urgency and act fast.
b) Share codes and passwords with helpers.
c) Pause, verify, and use official channels.
[Was ist eine sichere Alltagsregel für Online-Sicherheit?]