Identity Theft and Data Protection Quiz

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What is identity theft?

• Stealing someone's car

• Stealing personal information to commit fraud

• Hacking into a computer system

• Creating fake identities

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

• Monitoring bank statements

• Carrying all your credit cards

• Not sharing personal information over the phone

• Shredding sensitive documents

What can identity thieves do with stolen personal information?

• Donate it to charity

• Use it for identity verification

• Sell it to other criminals

• Open accounts and make loans

What should you do if your wallet is stolen?

• Report it to the police after a week

• Immediately cancel all cards

• Wait for it to be returned

• Change your address

What is a common method for identity thieves to obtain information?

• Social engineering through friends

• Using advanced software

• Pulling information from trash cans

• Hacking into secure databases

Why is it important for companies to protect client information?

• To increase sales

• To reduce operational costs

• To maintain client trust and safety

• To avoid legal issues

What is a username?

• A secret code for accessing systems

• A unique identifier for a user

• A password for security

• A type of personal information

What is a strong password policy?

• Using your birthdate as a password

• Changing passwords regularly

• Using the same password for all accounts

• Sharing passwords with friends

What should you avoid when creating a password?

• Using a mix of letters and numbers

• Using symbols in the password

• Choosing a word from the dictionary

• Making it at least eight characters long