Class 8 | Lesson 8 - Working safely in the cyber world - Questions & Answers | Assam SCERT Book 2026-27
1. Fill in the blanks:
(i) ______ is the illegal and harmful activity carried out using computers, mobile phones, and the Internet.
(ii) ______ is the illegal copying, installation, use, and distribution of software.
(iii) The technique that protects our computer, network, and data from illegal access is called ______.
(iv) ______ is done by cybercriminals through emails, social media platforms, etc.
(v) Vishing is the criminal activity done through the ______.
(vi) ______ is a combination of characters that enables a user to control access to a computer, mobile, program, file, etc.
(vii) Firewall is a security system designed to protect a computer from ______.
(viii) ______ includes sharing embarrassing photographs online without your permission.
Answer:
(i) Cybercrime is the illegal and harmful activity carried out using computers, mobile phones, and the Internet.
(ii) Software piracy is the illegal copying, installation, use, and distribution of software.
(iii) The technique that protects our computer, network, and data from illegal access is called Cyber security.
(iv) Phishing is done by cybercriminals through emails, social media platforms, etc.
(v) Vishing is the criminal activity done through the telephone.
(vi) Password is a combination of characters that enables a user to control access to a computer, mobile, program, file, etc.
(vii) Firewall is a security system designed to protect a computer from cyber attacks.
(viii) Cyberbullying includes sharing embarrassing photographs online without your permission.
2. What is digital wellbeing?
Anwer: Digital wellbeing means taking care of our physical and mental health when using computers, digital devices, and the Internet. It involves balanced usage to make our lives better.
3. What is copyright?
Answer: Copyright is a form of legal protection for creative works. It gives the creator special rights to control how their work is used (copying, sharing, performing).
4. What is the IT Act, 2000?
Answer: The IT Act, 2000 is India's primary law dealing with cybercrime and electronic commerce. It provides legal recognition for digital transactions and penalties for cyber offenses.
5. What is a computer virus? Name some spreading methods.
Answer: A computer virus is a type of harmful software (malware) created to damage files, steal data, or slow down your system. It spreads by making copies of itself and attaching to other programs.
The main spreading methods include: Pen drives, the Internet, SMS links, and email attachments, etc.
6. Write a note on cybercrime with examples.
Answer: Cybercrime is any illegal and harmful activity carried out using computers, mobile phones, and the internet. Examples:
- Hacking: Stealing into someone's computer or account without permission.
- Phishing: Fake emails that try to steal your passwords.
- Vishing: Fake phone calls that try to steal your bank details.
- Smishing: Fake text messages with bad links that steal your info.
- Spamming: Sending tons of unwanted junk messages to your email.
7. Write a few lines about Cyber ethics.
Answer: Cyber ethics (Internet ethics) refers to moral principles that govern the behavior of an individual or an organization in the cyber world. It includes the application of ethical principles to online privacy, security, communication, content creation etc.
