Cybersecurity and IT Skills Quiz

What does 'phishing' mean in cybersecurity?

• A method to catch fish online

• A fraudulent attempt to obtain sensitive information

• A type of secure browsing

• A strong password technique

Which of the following is a strong password?

• 123456

• password

• M@rK_21!

• abc123

What should you do if you receive an email from an unknown source asking for personal details?

• Reply with your details

• Forward it to friends

• Ignore and delete the email

• Click on all links

What is a firewall used for?

• Heating up your computer

• Preventing viruses from spreading physically

• Blocking unauthorized access to or from a network

• Accelerating downloads

Which one is a type of malware?

• Excel

• Chrome

• Word

• Trojan

What does 2FA stand for?

• Two-Factor Authentication

• Two-Face Antivirus

• File Access Authentication

• Fixed Access Firewall

Which of these is a safe practice?

• Using same password everywhere

• Clicking unknown links

• Regularly updating passwords

• Sharing passwords

What is ransomware?

• Software that fixes your computer

• Malware that demands payment to unlock data

• Free antivirus

• Software to speed up computers

Which of these is NOT a good security habit?

• Locking your screen

• Writing passwords on sticky notes

• Installing antivirus

• Updating software

What does VPN stand for?

• Very Private Network

• Virtual Private Network

• Verified Protected Network

• Virtual Protection Node