Protecting Your E-Reputation Quiz

What is the primary purpose of physical barriers in data protection?

• To enhance the aesthetic appeal of a building

• To prevent unauthorised access to sensitive areas

• To increase the speed of data processing

• To reduce electricity consumption

Which of the following is NOT a requirement for a strong password?

• At least one uppercase letter

• At least one lowercase letter

• At least one emoji

• A number and a symbol

What is the role of access levels in data protection?

• To allow everyone to access all parts of a system

• To ensure individuals can only access the parts of a system they need

• To make systems more complex

• To reduce the need for passwords

What is the main function of anti-virus software?

• To create viruses

• To delete or quarantine viruses

• To slow down computer performance

• To enhance graphics quality

What does a firewall do in a network?

• It speeds up internet connection

• It monitors and controls data coming in and out of a network

• It provides free internet access

• It stores large amounts of data

How does encryption protect data?

• By converting data into a secret code

• By deleting all data

• By making data publicly available

• By increasing data size

What is the purpose of creating a backup of data?

• To increase storage space

• To protect against data corruption or accidental deletion

• To make data more accessible

• To reduce data size

Which of the following is a measure to protect your e-reputation?

• Share all personal information online

• Enable privacy settings on social media

• Post controversial content frequently

• Ignore privacy settings

What is identity theft?

• Creating a new identity for fun

• Using another individual’s personal details to impersonate them

• Sharing your identity with friends

• Changing your name legally

Which of the following is NOT a recommended action to prevent identity theft?

• Keep personal details private

• Share sensitive information online

• Avoid sharing unnecessary information

• Use strong passwords