Cyber Security - Faculty & Staff PD Quiz

You receive an email from an unknown sender telling you to fill out a form in order to receive a prize. What is this an example of?

• Cyberbullying

• Scam

• Digital Footprint

• A remix

Answer explanation

The email asking you to fill out a form for a prize is a scam. Scammers often use such tactics to trick individuals into providing personal information or money, making this a clear example of fraudulent activity.

Which of the following is a warning sign that an online message might actually be a phishing scam?

• a personalized greeting using your name

• an alert about problems with your account

• an inside joke

• a lack of spelling errors

Answer explanation

An alert about problems with your account is a common tactic used in phishing scams to create urgency and trick you into providing personal information. The other options are less indicative of a phishing attempt.

Which password listed below is the strongest?

• Iloveela

• 123456

• R1vasEl@

• password

Answer explanation

R1vasEl@ is the strongest password because it includes a mix of uppercase and lowercase letters, numbers, and a special character, making it more complex than the other options, which are either simple or common.

Although it can be easy, do not 

• use the same password for all accounts

• eat sugar

• memorize all the words to a Taylor Swift song

• write in Comic Sans

Answer explanation

Using the same password for all accounts is risky because if one account is compromised, all others are vulnerable. It's essential to have unique passwords to enhance security.

What should you NOT do when on a public wifi?

• Buy Mrs. LaMore a present on Amazon

• Research the life of Emily Dickinson

• Use a caculator to calculate the cost of 15 Venti Carmel Lattes

• Set a reminder to study for your digital citizenship assessment

Answer explanation

Using public wifi for sensitive transactions, like buying a present on Amazon, can expose your personal information to hackers. It's safer to perform such activities on a secure network.

A url that begins with https: is

• secure

• not secure

Answer explanation

A URL that begins with 'https:' indicates that it uses Hypertext Transfer Protocol Secure, which encrypts data between the user and the server, making it secure. Therefore, the correct answer is 'secure'.

Many people have been robbed based off posting location specific photos. How could you avoid a similar digital problem?

• Don't ever travel

• Always have a house sitter

• Do not post any pictures on social media

• Turn off location settings or post pictures when you get back home

Answer explanation

To avoid being targeted for robbery, it's best to turn off location settings on your device or wait to post pictures until you're back home. This prevents others from knowing your whereabouts while you're away.

Multi-factor authentication includes which type of authentication?

• All of these

• Something you have (like a text message code)

• Something you know (like a password)

• Something biometric (like a fingerprint)

Answer explanation

Multi-factor authentication combines different types of authentication methods: something you know (password), something you have (text code), and something biometric (fingerprint). Therefore, the correct answer is 'All of these'.

No one would ever think to look for a password under a keyboard or a mousepad.

• True

• False

Answer explanation

The statement is false because many people do think to hide passwords under keyboards or mousepads, as it's a common hiding spot. Therefore, it's not true that no one would ever think to look there.

What is multi-factor authentication?

• using more than one type of verification to get into an account.

• a hassle and an annoyance

• more security than an average user would need.

• a program not available in my area

Answer explanation

Multi-factor authentication enhances security by requiring more than one type of verification, such as a password and a code sent to your phone, to access an account. This makes it harder for unauthorized users to gain access.