AI Generated Cyber Security Quiz

Which of the following is considered a strong password?

• password123

• 12345678

• MyNameIsJohn

• 9a$B7#mP3&

What is phishing?

• A type of fish found in the Pacific Ocean

• A technique used to steal sensitive information by pretending to be a trustworthy entity in an electronic communication

• A security measure to protect data

• A programming language

What is smishing?

• A type of fish found in the Pacific Ocean

• A technique used to steal sensitive information by pretending to be a trustworthy entity in a text message.

• A security measure to protect data

• A programming language

What is two-factor authentication?

• A password that you need to enter twice for extra security

• A security process in which the user provides two different authentication factors to verify themselves

• A new type of encryption

• A method of resetting your password

What does data encryption do?

• Makes data heavier so it's harder to steal

• Translates data into another form, or code, so that only people with access to a secret key or password can read it

• Deletes data permanently

• Makes data public

What guidelines can you teach your students to create a strong password?

• Use random letters and numbers

•  Use a combination of letters, symbols and numbers, and make it 8-9 characters long

• Use a difficult word from the dictionary.

• Use complex and extremely long numeric series.

What is the primary purpose of a firewall?

• To monitor and control incoming and outgoing network traffic based on predetermined security rules

• To increase the speed of internet connection

• To store data securely

• To physically protect a computer from theft

Which of the following is a common sign of a phishing attempt?

• An email that addresses you by your name and signs off with a legitimate company signature

• An email from a trusted source asking for personal or financial information

• A website that uses HTTPS

• An antivirus warning about a file you just downloaded

Strong passwords can be difficult to remember—what can you teach your students to make them easier to remember? (Select All Correct Responses)

• Write down your passwords on a piece of paper and store it in a safe place

• Create a passphrase.

• Send yourself an email with your login information.

• Use a password manager.

What is the main purpose of using VPN (Virtual Private Network)?

• To increase the processing speed of your computer

• To create a secure and encrypted connection over a less secure network, such as the internet

• To monitor and filter your email spam

• To enhance the graphics of video games