Cybersecurity Awareness Quiz

What is phishing?

• A type of virus that replicates itself

• An attempt to obtain sensitive information by pretending to be a legitimate source

• A program that protects your data

• A form of password cracking

Which of the following is an example of multi-factor authentication (MFA)?

• Using a password and a username

• Using a fingerprint scan and a password

• Using a password and an email address

• Using only a password to log in

What is ransomware?

• Software that encrypts your files and demands payment for decryption

• A type of malware that deletes all files on your computer

• A tool used to create strong passwords

• An attack that steals financial data

Which of the following passwords is the strongest?

• abc123

• Password123

• JohnDoe1985

• Tr0ub4d0r&3#

What does a firewall do?

• Protects your system from malware

• Encrypts data sent over the network

• Blocks unauthorized access to or from a private network

• Scans your computer for viruses

How can you verify if a website is secure for online transactions?

• It uses HTTP in the URL

• It has a padlock symbol and starts with 'https://'

• The website has a fancy design

• The website is popular

What is the best way to protect yourself from a phishing attack?

• Always reply to emails asking for personal information

• Check the sender's email address carefully and avoid clicking suspicious links

• Use the same password for all accounts

• Open attachments without hesitation

What is the purpose of encryption?

• To prevent viruses from entering your system

• To disguise data so only authorized users can read it

• To block unauthorized network traffic

• To make passwords stronger

Which of the following is an example of a strong password policy?

• Use short and easy-to-remember passwords

• Change your passwords every 6 months

• Use different passwords for different accounts

• Use your name and birthdate for all accounts

What is social engineering?

• An online community-building strategy

• Manipulating people into revealing confidential information

• Encrypting messages for secure communication

• Monitoring a network for attacks