Level 6 — Beginner — VPN Knowledge Test

1

What does VPN stand for?

Very Private Network Virtual Pizza Network Virtual Private Network Vampire Protection Network

2

What does the lock icon in your browser address bar mean?

The website is fully trustworthy The connection between your browser and the server is encrypted Your password cannot be stolen The site has been audited by the government

3

Which of these is the BEST reason to use a VPN on public Wi-Fi?

To browse faster To prevent strangers on the same network from inspecting your traffic To make your computer immune to viruses To get free Wi-Fi

4

Free VPN services usually make money by:

Government grants Selling user data and serving ads Cryptocurrency mining Magic

5

A VPN makes you completely anonymous on the internet.

True, no one can ever identify you False — it provides pseudonymity, not full anonymity True, but only on Tuesdays Only if you also wear sunglasses

6

What does HTTPS encrypt?

Only your password Only credit card numbers The entire content of the request and response Nothing — it just shows the lock icon

7

Which of these is a reason a VPN might NOT be useful?

You only browse from your home network and trust your ISP You want to watch Netflix from another country You are on public Wi-Fi You want to hide which sites you visit from your ISP

8

What is your IP address?

A secret password The numeric address that identifies your device on the internet Your physical home address Your favorite pizza topping

9

Is using a VPN legal in most countries?

No, it is illegal everywhere Yes, in the vast majority of countries Only on weekends Only if you tell the government first

10

After turning on a VPN, websites you visit see:

Your real IP address The VPN server's IP address Your home address Your email address