Cybersecurity Quiz

Why is it important to create a strong password?

• To make it easy for others to guess

• To protect your accounts and private information from hackers

• Because it is easier to remember

• To make the password recovery process simpler

What should a strong password be like?

• Short and simple

• Long, strong, and difficult for others to guess but easy for you to remember

• Based on personal information for easy recall

• The same as your username

What is one thing you should never use when creating a password?

• Random letters and numbers

• Personal information such as your name or birthday

• A combination of uppercase and lowercase letters

• Special characters like ! or @

What does a lock symbol in the address bar of a website indicate?

• The website is under maintenance

• The website has been reported for phishing

• The website is using an HTTPS connection and is safe for entering personal information

• The website is currently offline

What should you do when your browser notifies you about an update?

• Ignore the notification

• Wait for a few weeks before updating

• Update your browser immediately if possible

• Uninstall the browser and reinstall it

What is another term for spam as mentioned in the text?

• Malware

• Phishing

• Junk email

• Spam folder

What can spam messages include that poses a serious risk to your computer?

• Spam filters

• Email advertisements

• Phishing and malware

• Real messages

Where will likely spam messages be placed by most email providers?

• In the inbox

• In the spam folder

• In the trash

• In a separate email account

What is the main purpose of phishing scams according to the text?

• To provide sensitive information to trusted sources

• To trick people into providing sensitive information

• To confirm legitimate email requests

• To offer technical support for email accounts

What should you do when you receive an email that asks for money or to download an attachment you weren't expecting?

• Trust the sender and proceed as instructed

• Send money to help the sender

• Download the attachment to check its contents

• Never send money or download email attachments you weren't expecting