Ethical Social and Legal Concern in Computer Usage
Posted in 9 Computer Science
These lecture notes are prepared by Salman Ahmad, who is both a teacher and a web developer.
The purpose of this material is to make the topic clear and useful for students of Class 9 Computer Science.
Practice MCQs
1. Why is it important to use a strong password?
a. To make typing easier
b. To protect accounts from unauthorized access
c. To increase internet speed
d. To save battery life
Answer: b. To protect accounts from unauthorized access
2. Which of the following is an example of a strong password?
a. 123456
b. password
c. Ali@2026#Safe
d. qwerty
Answer: c. Ali@2026#Safe
3. What does 2FA stand for?
a. Two-Factor Authentication
b. Two File Access
c. Double Function Account
d. Two Form Application
Answer: a. Two-Factor Authentication
4. Why is Two-Factor Authentication important?
a. It decorates the account
b. It adds an extra layer of security
c. It speeds up downloads
d. It reduces storage space
Answer: b. It adds an extra layer of security
5. Why should sensitive transactions be avoided on public Wi-Fi?
a. Public Wi-Fi is always slow
b. Public Wi-Fi may not be secure
c. Public Wi-Fi uses more battery
d. Public Wi-Fi blocks websites
Answer: b. Public Wi-Fi may not be secure
6. Which activity is safest on a public Wi-Fi network?
a. Online banking
b. Shopping with credit cards
c. Browsing public news websites
d. Entering passwords
Answer: c. Browsing public news websites
7. What is a common sign of an online scam?
a. Official security updates
b. Messages asking for personal information urgently
c. Educational websites
d. Password manager apps
Answer: b. Messages asking for personal information urgently
8. What should you do if you receive a suspicious email link?
a. Click it immediately
b. Share it with friends
c. Ignore or verify it before clicking
d. Download all attachments
Answer: c. Ignore or verify it before clicking
9. Why is it important to regularly review account activity?
a. To change profile colors
b. To detect unauthorized activities
c. To increase internet speed
d. To update device hardware
Answer: b. To detect unauthorized activities
10. What should you do if you notice unusual activity in your account?
a. Ignore it
b. Delete the account immediately
c. Change the password and report the issue
d. Share the account details online
Answer: c. Change the password and report the issue
11. Why is backing up important data necessary?
a. To make devices heavier
b. To recover information if data is lost
c. To reduce internet security
d. To delete old files automatically
Answer: b. To recover information if data is lost
12. Which is a good place to store data backups?
a. Only on one device
b. On cloud storage or external drives
c. In temporary files
d. In browser history
Answer: b. On cloud storage or external drives
13. Which of the following is NOT a secure digital practice?
a. Using strong passwords
b. Sharing OTPs with strangers
c. Enabling 2FA
d. Backing up data
Answer: b. Sharing OTPs with strangers
14. What is the safest way to protect online accounts?
a. Using the same password everywhere
b. Using weak passwords
c. Using strong passwords and 2FA
d. Logging in on public computers only
Answer: c. Using strong passwords and 2FA
15. What is the main purpose of secure digital practices?
a. To improve gaming performance
b. To protect personal information and accounts
c. To increase screen brightness
d. To reduce file sizes
Answer: b. To protect personal information and accounts
Test Yourself: Interactive MCQs (Use of Secure Digital Platform)
1. Why should you use a strong password?
2. Which of the following is a strong password?
3. What does 2FA stand for?
4. What is the purpose of Two-Factor Authentication?
5. Why should sensitive transactions be avoided on public Wi-Fi?
6. Which activity is safer on public Wi-Fi?
7. Which of the following may indicate an online scam?
8. What should you do before clicking a suspicious link?
9. Why should you regularly review account activity?
10. What should you do if you notice unusual account activity?
11. Why is backing up important data useful?
12. Which is a good option for storing backups?
13. Which practice is NOT secure?
14. What is the safest way to secure online accounts?
15. What is the main goal of secure digital practices?
